Thread: Spend money on a spotting scope or buy a scope with higher magnification?

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

ooooh now there is a thousand dollar question...and the other end of it is just as controversial...at what point do you STOP getting any more for your dollar???
I dont buy new....with pretty much anything sporting related...so many fellas buy,try then flick on at what is sometimes a huge loss.
personally Im more than happy with any scope I own that has leupold printed on the side of it....I dont dial.....I dont need side focus...have one scope with parralax correction,but it normally gets chucked on hundred yards and stays there....

$500 2nd hand buys a lot of scope..... the 3x9x40 leupold freedom I bought 2nd had for ??? $350 ?? think it was is good value for money,its clear,holds its zero ...all I want,need....job done. you could go 4x14x40mm for similar money and get the higher top end for range work easy enough for similar $$$$

I've been keeping an eye on here and big yellow for a second hand scope that would suit but haven't seen one yet. Agree re the 14x scope, would be nice to get something that goes a bit higher than my current 3-9. Reloaders looks like they have a decent selection of new scopes in the $500 - $1000 range and I've been meaning to stop in there for a visit but never seem to be going past Onehunga when they're open.