Okay, for those still watching ... the spotting scope is the Hawke Endurance ED 25-75x85 :
Endurance ED spotting scopes provide the performance to get close to the action and the durability you demand. All magnifications are constructed with ED glass reducing the potential for chromatic aberration. ED glass controls colour fringing and allows an improvement in clarity and crispness of...
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Tried it today at the 50 yard range, where I used it to help sight in a Holosun 407C on a Mark IV 22/45 Lite at 18 yards, and then to verify some fine adjustments on a CZ457 with 16x Sightron glass, at the full 50 yards available.
Very happy with it. Thanks, Camera Land!
It's really just like being right in front of the paper, no matter where I put the paper.
LOTS easier than waiting for the range to go cold! and safer than walking down there earlier than I should.
Glass is comparable to optics I have seen that are at the 'next price level' up.
Colors are sharp, and, the slightly larger objective lens does make a difference in the brightness at the max mag.
Better eye relief than I expected. That's important for me due to my needing glasses to correct astigmatism.
This model scope comes in a wraparound protective case that turns out is a much bigger plus than I suspected it might be.
Used an older, stouter-than-average camera tripod today.
Waiting for my Chippewa Stands support:
Chippewa Stands are made from military grade aluminum making the very sturdy. They have been tested (on level concrete) to hold 86 lbs at 20 to 40 inches and 43 lbs at full height 60 inches. The bases alone can hold over 200 lbs. Extremely durable stands. Great for Competitive shooting in High-Po
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I am going to try and look at some planets with this, too, just for grins.
I have to wait until an ideal time, such as when it is dark out.
