Binoculars Spotting Scopes?

Monday, July 13th, 2009 at 11:08 am

Sean asked:

Looking for a spotting scope ( even binoculars ) f/ target shooting.
Would be using for indoor 50' .22 cal rifle & pistol as well as outdoor for longer ranges .. 25yd to 100 yd larger calibers.
Mainly interested in what power to look for .
Physical prescription online size, zoom, brand not important.
Just do not want to buy more than I need.
Thanks

Thanks all.
Leaning away from binoculars .
Getting one eyeball on a scope is easier for me.
For occaisonal use would something
50 or 60 X be OK ?

Reply:

If you buying a quality scope (Kowa, Zeiss, etc...) you can get a 20x fixed. If you are buying a mid to low end scope you will want a 20-60x zoom. Other than the fact that the larger the objective lens is, the more light it lets in and the brighter the target; size does not matter near as much as quality.