Erussell01
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Hey guys!
I am looking for some updated info in 2022 on budget friendly spotters. I have a few in mind and am trying to pick them apart to see what makes sense.
I just bought a pair of Maven b1.2 8x42s and am now looking to add an inexpensive 50 or 65 mm spotter to the mix.
I spent most of my budget for this years new hunting gear on the binos after trying a couple of other options, so now I am in a goofy place. I want a spotter, but I also don't need an amazing piece of optical magic. (No I probably wont save for another 2 years to buy an alpha spotter)
I went with nicer binos because I carry them every single outing of Turkey, bear, elk, whitetail and predator season. Heck I use them scouting, checking out the squirrels in the back yard, everything.
Now- Here is what I think I need in a spotter...
I want something inexpensive (500$ or less, used is fine) because it will likely see far more time in the truck and at home than it will in the field.
I want something that I could theoretically pack for archery elk (not every day, but if I was in the open country or just to scout a new spot) as well as rifle elk in wyoming next year with my wife and dad. I want to be able to use it for antelope, and for open country whitetails. But don't need to be able to pick apart inches. Basically, confirm what the binos told me. And make sure that there isn't a sneaky critter ready to blow my stalk.
I also would like to use a spotter from the truck for scouting ducks and geese, turkeys and potentially antelope and deer. I already have a window mount to use when I find a spotter.
I would also use the spotter for sighting in rifles.
So here is the short list of spotters I have come across as well as the current prices. I am trying to find a good value, not just a cheap or expensive scope.
So right now my current top contenders under 500$ are
Vanguard endeavor hd 15-45 x65 on sale for 287$
Leupold sx2- on sale for $309
Hawke endurance ed 15-45x60. On sale for $445
Athlon ares- 15-45x65 for $578
Athlon argos- 20-60x85 for $309
Of those listed, what do you guys think?
I feel like I am leaning towards than vanguard for sub 300... Is that a decent deal for a scope that will see a little use or?
I really appreciate it guys.
Yes I know... Save up and buy alpha... Lol
I am looking for some updated info in 2022 on budget friendly spotters. I have a few in mind and am trying to pick them apart to see what makes sense.
I just bought a pair of Maven b1.2 8x42s and am now looking to add an inexpensive 50 or 65 mm spotter to the mix.
I spent most of my budget for this years new hunting gear on the binos after trying a couple of other options, so now I am in a goofy place. I want a spotter, but I also don't need an amazing piece of optical magic. (No I probably wont save for another 2 years to buy an alpha spotter)
I went with nicer binos because I carry them every single outing of Turkey, bear, elk, whitetail and predator season. Heck I use them scouting, checking out the squirrels in the back yard, everything.
Now- Here is what I think I need in a spotter...
I want something inexpensive (500$ or less, used is fine) because it will likely see far more time in the truck and at home than it will in the field.
I want something that I could theoretically pack for archery elk (not every day, but if I was in the open country or just to scout a new spot) as well as rifle elk in wyoming next year with my wife and dad. I want to be able to use it for antelope, and for open country whitetails. But don't need to be able to pick apart inches. Basically, confirm what the binos told me. And make sure that there isn't a sneaky critter ready to blow my stalk.
I also would like to use a spotter from the truck for scouting ducks and geese, turkeys and potentially antelope and deer. I already have a window mount to use when I find a spotter.
I would also use the spotter for sighting in rifles.
So here is the short list of spotters I have come across as well as the current prices. I am trying to find a good value, not just a cheap or expensive scope.
So right now my current top contenders under 500$ are
Vanguard endeavor hd 15-45 x65 on sale for 287$
Leupold sx2- on sale for $309
Hawke endurance ed 15-45x60. On sale for $445
Athlon ares- 15-45x65 for $578
Athlon argos- 20-60x85 for $309
Of those listed, what do you guys think?
I feel like I am leaning towards than vanguard for sub 300... Is that a decent deal for a scope that will see a little use or?
I really appreciate it guys.
Yes I know... Save up and buy alpha... Lol
