Any birdwatchers/stargazers/shooters have a scope?

**CingularDuality** · 04-09-2005, 11:35 PM

Tax time has provided me with some money to spend and I've decided to get involved in highpower rifle competition. To compete, I need a spotting scope that will enable me to see .22 caliber holes in a black background from 300 yards away. I'm completely ignorant on optics, though.

A lot of distinguished shooters are recommending that I get a Kowa 821 with a Long Eye Relief eyepiece. We're talking about $600-700 here! The good thing is that this is the best of the best, from what I understand. I'll never need another scope.

On the other hand, I'm also looking at this entry level scope kit from a competitive shooter and fellow Marine. If I buy this cheap scope from him, I can trade it in later for a Kowa and half of my original cost applied to the upgrade. He then donates the cheap scope to a junior shooting club. This appeals to me, but I don't really want to waste my money on a scope that won't do what I want...

So, anyway. Why this forum? I thought I remembered that there were some skywatchers here and I thought maybe someone could educate me on the differences between these two scopes and maybe even someone has a spotting scope for sale.

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CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 16,806	Any birdwatchers/stargazers/shooters have a scope? Tax time has provided me with some money to spend and I've decided to get involved in highpower rifle competition. To compete, I need a spotting scope that will enable me to see .22 caliber holes in a black background from 300 yards away. I'm completely ignorant on optics, though. A lot of distinguished shooters are recommending that I get a Kowa 821 with a Long Eye Relief eyepiece. We're talking about $600-700 here! The good thing is that this is the best of the best, from what I understand. I'll never need another scope. On the other hand, I'm also looking at this entry level scope kit from a competitive shooter and fellow Marine. If I buy this cheap scope from him, I can trade it in later for a Kowa and half of my original cost applied to the upgrade. He then donates the cheap scope to a junior shooting club. This appeals to me, but I don't really want to waste my money on a scope that won't do what I want... So, anyway. Why this forum? I thought I remembered that there were some skywatchers here and I thought maybe someone could educate me on the differences between these two scopes and maybe even someone has a spotting scope for sale. __________________ Become a supporting member! -- Shop at the Tactical Market! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

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