Others Economic Spotting Scopes: Recommendations?

[BanjomanMI76]

Does anyone have any recommendations on an economical spotting scope ?
The Hawke and Sightron are a bit out of my league/budget and I am wary of Temu.

 

[jps2486]

Not knowing what your budget allows, I would suggest an Athlon Argos 20-60X85 for around $400 or less if you shop around. You may be able to buy cheaper ones, but will you want something better later?

 

[Ezana4CE]

Does anyone have any recommendations on an economical spotting scope ?
The Hawke and Sightron are a bit out of my league/budget and I am wary of Temu.

@BanjomanMI76
I bought a used el cheapo 12-36x Simmons spotter off of eBay for around $80 a few years ago. It works ok out to 100 yards or less with .25 and up. I’m not sure of your desired application, budget, or range so it’s hard to advise here.

 

[Farmplinker2]

The Sportsman's Guide carries several cheap spotting scopes. They seem okay for viewing wildlife, but whether they're good enough for target work, I can't say.

 

[pan60]

a good spotting scope is on my want list but I cant justify a high end scope so I am all in for lower not bottom end but low mid maybe priced spotting scopes that are worth looking at.
I want it all for nothin
LOL

 

[Roamin Greco 1]

Does anyone have any recommendations on an economical spotting scope ?
The Hawke and Sightron are a bit out of my league/budget and I am wary of Temu.

I watched auction sites and found a nice used one at a local-ish estate auction. It's older, with interchangeable ocular lenses. But it goes up to 50x and came with a collapsible tripod. I think I paid $50 or less!

 

[BenjeneerJohn]

This is a good buy for the money.

CenterPoint Optics 20-60x 60mm Spotting Scope

Maximize your observation experience with the CPS2060 20-60x Spotting Scope. Fast and precise adjustments for quick target acquisition.

www.crosman.com

John

 

[BanjomanMI76]

This is a good buy for the money.

CenterPoint Optics 20-60x 60mm Spotting Scope

Maximize your observation experience with the CPS2060 20-60x Spotting Scope. Fast and precise adjustments for quick target acquisition.

www.crosman.com

John

That's in the ballpark I was looking for.

 

[jps2486]

a good spotting scope is on my want list but I cant justify a high end scope so I am all in for lower not bottom end but low mid maybe priced spotting scopes that are worth looking at.
I want it all for nothin
LOL

Why are you buying a spotting scope? To see things at long range, right? Cheapo scopes limit how well you see, so buy the best you can afford. Can’t afford it today? Save your coin for later.

 

[CamDerr2]

The Hawke Vantage spotters are a great value at the $179 price point

https://www.amazon.com/Hawke-51-100-Vantage-Spotting/dp/B00V6YCZUC?th=1

 

[pan60]

Why are you buying a spotting scope? To see things at long range, right? Cheapo scopes limit how well you see, so buy the best you can afford. Can’t afford it today? Save your coin for later.

I agree but I dont think I need to spend thousands when hundred would possibly do?
I have spoken with a couple companies s that have told me their mid line products had the same glass as the upper end just not all the feature of upper end.
I am not looking for cheap. I dont do cheap but I am look for a good qaulity thats why I said mid maybe priced spotting scopes that are worth looking at.

I was looking at Athlon since I do like their scopes.

 

[Guinn]

Does anyone have any recommendations on an economical spotting scope ?
The Hawke and Sightron are a bit out of my league/budget and I am wary of Temu.

search AMAZON and check the reviews before ordering. Most listings also allow free returns.

 

[BanjomanMI76]

I looked at the suggested Center point scope by Benjeneer John but decided to buy the Athlon Optics Talos Spotting Scope from Midway. Free shipping.
I checked Amazon and was not impressed.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I looked at the suggested Center point scope by Benjeneer John but decided to buy the Athlon Optics Talos Spotting Scope from Midway. Free shipping.
I checked Amazon and was not impressed.

@BanjomanMI76 let us know what you think of it after using it a few times from various distances.