Spotting scopes?

[Bob Sanders]

Is there anything out there, that doesn't break the bank, capable of spotting .22 holes at 200 yards? Or at least 100 yards? I've never owned my own spotting scope, but the one issued to me could spot .30 holes at 300 yards and farther. I cannot remember anything about the scope though. Also I don't know what I need as to power, or variable power, or FOV.
Suggestions?

 

[Avezorak]

Dont know the price offhand but the vortex is supposed to be pretty badass. Has a nice reticle too

 

[Bob Sanders]

Damn, I'll save that cash for a Benelli and walk to see the targets. I'm too fat anyway!

 

[brandt9913]

Damn, I'll save that cash for a Benelli and walk to see the targets. I'm too fat anyway!

I've got this one and it isn't bad for the money. It gets the job done.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-25x-75x-70mm-xts-2575-spotter-spotting-scope.html

 

[dennishoddy]

I've got this one.
One of the customer highest rated spotting scopes on optics planet. Price is reasonable.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-15-45x60-straight-sx-1-ventana-spotting-scope.html

 

[Dustin Cantrell]

I've got this one.
One of the customer highest rated spotting scopes on optics planet. Price is reasonable.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-15-45x60-straight-sx-1-ventana-spotting-scope.html

Can you see .22 caliber holes at 200 yards with it?

 

[dennishoddy]

I use it for hunting. I can see the neighbors mail box at 3/4 mile pretty good.

I've used it a 100 yds, and .22 holes are pretty easy to see.

 

[Dustin Cantrell]

I looked around for spotting scopes a while back. The general consensus I found was that you need 60x to see .22 caliber holes at 200 yards. The 45x one Dennis posted has good reviews. OpticsPlanet has a 30 day return policy so if you don't like it you're only out return shipping if it won't work for you. Post a review of what you pick up because I'm interested in picking one up eventually.

 

[dennishoddy]

Yeah, I've never used it at 200.
Mayby using the shoot-n-see targets might help?

 

[Dustin Cantrell]

The angled version of the spotting scope Dennis posted is on Woot for $179.99. http://sport.woot.com/offers/leupold-15-45x60mm-angled-spotting-scope-4

 

[Chris_Andersen]

I've used this one at 200:

http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-tasco-world-class-20-60x60mm-zoom-spotting-scope-wc206060.html

Shoot and sees are easy at that distance. And you can see holes in white cardboard/paper. It's actually quite good for $109. I still keep it around even though I bought a very high end scope a year or two after I got this. I'll throw it in my suitcase to fly to majors with and check my zero.

 

[Bob Sanders]

Thanks guys! I can live with some mentioned, and save for a Benelli. Probably still should walk tho

 

[jtischauser]

I could see .223 holes at 300 in cardboard with the Swaro. It was awesome! I need one.