best low end spotter

[ridgefire]

I am looking for a cheap 60 or 80mm spotter for a elk hunt my son drew. I had a spotter but sold it because my styleof of elk hunting doesn't call for one. I am looking at Alpen but wondering if they are a complete waste of money. Is there any better cheap spotters out there?

 

[MichaelD]

If you are interested I have a red field rampage 20-60x60 straight spotting scope kit. Comes with case, view through case and tripod. In great shape. Send a pm if you want more info or pics. Michael


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[dotman]

What's cheap in your opinion?

 

[COlineman78]

I have the Celestron Ultima 80. I think I got it for like $150 on sale, but it can be had for $170 any day. Good enough for my needs.

Some sample pictures of me hand holding my cell phone up to the eyepiece at elk roughly 700 yards out: https://goo.gl/photos/XafyUEhmvUZFLLPe7

 

[zeroforhire]

Vanguard endeavor is a nice scope for a decent price


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[littlebrotherC]

I'd get a Vortex Nomad


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[Jaguigui]

I've been happy with the vanguard endeavor HD. Got it for I think around $400 on Amazon.


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[LostArra]

Celestron M2 Regal 65 here
I got it on sale for around $300 and I really like it.
I mainly use it at the range and watching deer and other critters locally. I don't use a spotter where I elk hunt, just binos.

 

[missjordan]

Vortex prostaff spotting scope are in the $350-$400 price range and are good for the money.

 

[CLICKBANGBANG]

I bought a cheapo, and turned around and sold it. Not worth spending the money on imho. Now I'm looking at spending $$$ on a Swaro.

I'd rather have a good pair of binos and a tripod, than a cheap spotting scope. Ymmv.

 

[chuckeglenn]

I've had both the 60 and 80 mil Vortex Diamondback Spotters. They've worked great for me. Plus the warranty is really awesome. I've had three products that I've had to send back to Vortex for repairs due to me dropping them. Each time, I've had a brand new product in the mail within a week. Just had to pay for the shipping to get it to them.

 

[Qfrog]

Looking at picking up a vanguard endeavor. What tripod/head works with it? Is it a "normal" mount?

 

[sandhillhunter]

Yes. I have a Vanguard Endeavor HD 65s. Standard tripod mounts.

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[dotman]

Looking at picking up a vanguard endeavor. What tripod/head works with it? Is it a "normal" mount?

Any standard quick release plate will attach to the vanguard, it has the 1/4-20 threads on the foot.

 

[Qfrog]

Awesome thanks!

 

[johnandersonm777]

You may take a look on Vanguard endeavor or Vortex ProStaff spotting scope.

 

[realunlucky]

Looking at picking up a vanguard endeavor. What tripod/head works with it? Is it a "normal" mount?

For budget I look at slilk 340/330 ez. Very solid tripod and the 707e is a decent head

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[dotman]

Here you go http://www.rokslide.com/forums/optics/30030-vanguard-endeavor-hd-65-a.html