Need help selecting spotting scope

[Lee Goodwin]

I have a konus brand, Italian design made in China, as a lot of optics components are now. 20x80, came with a tripod. Does ok, seems a little cheap on the exterior plastics. I think I could recognize people faces at 1000 yards. $220 at optics planet 2 years ago.

 

[ptsdvet]

Nikon monarch 82ED is a quality scope at a good price, I feel it punches well above its price. Not cheap, but performs very well compared to units 1000$ more in price.

I Got my Nikon a number of years ago I study for a good 6 months because this is something you will be using a long time and coast Three brands kept coming up Nikon Pentax and Swarovski The most important thing is that I don't walk out 200 400 yards to look at your target and those were the top three.

 

[436]

Leica Angled APO-TELEVID 77 been using it for years, no complaints.

 

[Stilts75]

Lots of good info on these scopes. Do most prefer strait or angled?

 

[Peddler 76]

Angled.

 

[Toolhand]

I have been really impressed with my Maven. They are consumer direct so you don't hear much about them but if you do a little research and look at some reviews they are top notch glass. Just another option to consider.
Another vote for angled.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

I have a konus brand, Italian design made in China, as a lot of optics components are now. 20x80, came with a tripod. Does ok, seems a little cheap on the exterior plastics. I think I could recognize people faces at 1000 yards. $220 at optics planet 2 years ago.

For the price Konus offers a great entry level spotter. We have their KonuSpot-70 20x-60x70 #7121B for only $149.99
https://cameralandny.com/shop/konus...a5d-00163e9110c0?variation=1439161&query=7121

 

[Lee Goodwin]

https://www.opticsplanet.com/konus-konuspot-80-80mm-3-1-spotting-scope.html

I think this is the one I have...And is plenty for the average shooter. I am at 400 yards a killing machine...but I am not sure I will ever get much further out.

 

[Ts3]

I have a Razor HD 16-48. Couldn't be happier with the glass for the cost. I bought it like new in the box from a member on the hide. I'm good with it until I finally spring for the swaro.

You should definitely watch the classifieds here and on other forums. May be your best bet for good glass without paying full price. I don't mind buying used with a warranty like Vortex's. Same for Leupold.
Demos from places like Eurooptic are often good deals too.