JunotFranco Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I am looking for a 20-60x spotting scope with clear optics for $500 (NEW not looking to buy used) or less... is that possible?? Recommendations, Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in TN Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I took a chance on a Celestron 100mm for $229 and am thrilled with it. Full review is here: http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4348481 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunotFranco Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 19 hours ago, Matt in TN said: I took a chance on a Celestron 100mm for $229 and am thrilled with it. Full review is here: http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4348481 Thank you so much. I have been looking at that model but thought it was not good enough... clearly I was wrong. That will probably be the one. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in TN Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 You'll definitely want a heavy duty stand of some sort for that beast - hope you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodhazard Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) The Celestron 100mm is a great scope but I like this having owned a dozen telescopes since the late 1960's. I can see flies at 300 yards easily. Link incorrect, The 127mm "Apex" Cassegrain Maksutov for $369 delivered will amaze you with it's image. For a $14 adapter put your DSLR on it, Clearly see bullet holes at 300-500 yards. Fits standard Photo tripod, excellent for terrestrial or star gazing. www.OrionTelescopes.com Edited April 30, 2017 by hoodhazard incorrect link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 2 hours ago, hoodhazard said: The Celestron 100mm is a great scope but I like this having owned a dozen telescopes since the late 1960's. I can see flies at 300 yards easily. Link incorrect, The 127mm "Apex" Cassegrain Maksutov for $369 delivered will amaze you with it's image. For a $14 adapter put your DSLR on it, Clearly see bullet holes at 300-500 yards. Fits standard Photo tripod, excellent for terrestrial or star gazing. www.OrionTelescopes.com Does the Apex have variable magnification, or is it fixed at 62x? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/Orion-9825-127mm-Maksutov-Cassegrain-Telescope/dp/B0000XMRRG plus one on the 127mm, I like mine a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodhazard Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 This afternoon I marked off 400 yds with a good gps on a no parking sign. I could see the threaded 1/4 20 bolt on the back of the sign post (with supplied 25mm eyepiece) and thats gray on gray so I feel confident to see 7.62 on paper to 500 on a sunny day. I am super senior so my eyes ain't what you young guys have. Probably need more glass (objective lens) to see 600. Higher power usually dims the image just like rifle scopes that push the limits of their objective size. This scope has changeable eyepieces that change the power. My Tele Vue 40MM (38X) doesn't perform well on it (designed for 2" focusers with a 1.25 adapter) and my 10.5mm (146X) lanthanum dims the image. The 62X by the supplied 25mm seems to be a perfect choice all around. Going to the 1000yd range soon and see how it helps me learn to precision shoot with my 6.5 Creedmore gas gun build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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