I'm looking at the Konus Konuspot 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope 7120, but wondering what is everyone using.

 

Which spotting scope are you using?

 

If it goes out to 300 yds, how is the quality of the image?

 

How much did you pay for it?

$50 Simmons 20-60x60 from Cabela's. It's...serviceable...at 100 yards. 300 yards? Forget it.

Currently using a Barska 20-60x80, which replaced a defective (and the last one Midway had) Konus 20-60x80 which I had used for less than a year.

The glue on the Konus failed and the sucker literally fell apart. I got is for under $200

The Barska was about $220, and is an ok scope, but certainly does not measure up to my teammates' Kowa scopes.

As they say in the high power game, "Buy once, cry once"

(ie, Midway is not the place to buy high quality, top of the line optics)

 

btw, I can see my .223 hits at 300 under the right conditions with my current Barska

I just bought a Konuspot 100, but have yet to use it. I have seen nothing but glowing reviews that often compare it to scopes costing 2x - 3x as much. It is considerably larger than I anticipated ( 100 mm objective....doh!) so not sure how I am going to support it. I have an old wooden tripod that is pretty heavy duty that will see temporary use, and maybe permanent, depending on how it works out. Back-up plan is to buy a Freeland HD scope stand. Midway has the scope on sale this month.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I've been using my Kowa since I was shooting junior smallbore in 1996. Now I shoot highpower and can see the .223 holes fine at 300 yds at South Jersey Shooting Club. Cant remember the power of the scope, it's been awhile since i got it.

Yukon Firefall 15-45x60. It's ok - only cost me $55.

 

The mount that your spotting scope is connected to is a lot more important than many people think. If you have a cheap wobbly tripod, the wobble will be magnified when you're viewing at max zoom.

I'm using a Nikon ED 25x - 75x with 82mm front objective. About as clear and colorful as the Leica Apochromatic @ 1/3 the cost: $1.5K a few years ago. Leica is up over $4K now.......

 

In bad, dim light I can see .22 holes all day long and not have to use full power.

 

I also use the scope for birding in Cape May. A Manfrato tripod with buble-leveled #3047 pan and tilt head does the job just right.

Konus 20-40 that was on Dvor a while ago. Fantastic scope, great quality optics. While it may not be bullet proof, the glass clarity is excellent.

 

CJRPC high power matches use konus as well iirc.

I've been on the fence about picking up a "cheap spotting scope" but this thread just convinced me to save my money.

Konus user here

Just curious...

 

Has anyone ever tried to use a telescope as a spotting scope??

 

I was looking up Konus line of products and the thought just crossed my mind... LOL

I have the Konus 7120. Good scope. Tripod is meh.

 

I've never used it at 300 yards, but I can clearly see .223 holes at 200 yards in good light with it.

I have a bausch & lomb spotting scope that works really well for the limited distances that I shoot (300 yds or less). It was working great on steel out to 1000 yrds. Never tried on paper > 300 yds so I cant tell you.

How big is the steel? 8" ... I can't imagine being able to see 1000 yards out on steel... but having trouble seeing paper 300 yards away??

 

I think Konus Konuspot 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope 7120 is the one for me.

 

Thanks for everyone's two cents.

Kowa

24" steel. You can see the vapor trail then the bullet splat the steel.

 

How big is the steel? 8" ... I can't imagine being able to see 1000 yards out on steel... but having trouble seeing paper 300 yards away??

 

I think Konus Konuspot 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope 7120 is the one for me.

 

Thanks for everyone's two cents.

Kowa

 

Just looked it up.... wowsers..... too rich for my blood ... I don't plan on reaching out beyond 300 yds.

 

24" steel. You can see the vapor trail then the bullet splat the steel.

 

Would be nice to get what you described on a picture!!!!

Been happy with my Konus as well.

Just looked it up.... wowsers..... too rich for my blood ... I don't plan on reaching out beyond 300 yds.

 

 

 

Would be nice to get what you described on a picture!!!!

 

Here is a video link to what a vapor trail looks like at long distance...

 

Here is a video link to what a vapor trail looks like at long distance...

 

 

Nice!!!! ... LOL ....

The Konus 20-60 X 100 is on sale at DVOR for a good price. $249. It usually sells for $320.

 

http://www.dvor.com/konus-konuspot-20-60x100-spotting-scope-7122-100mm-angled-scope.html