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Spotting Scope??

Hello,
What do you think of Celestron C50 Mini Mak 2.0"/50mm Waterproof Catadioptric Spotting Scope Kit and Celestron Ultima 80 3.1"/80mm Spotting Scope Kit.
Any other suggestions for a spotting scope?
Thanks!
Siiri
 
I use the Celestron 20X60X80 Ultma. It's a good scope to about 40+ power. When you get to 60 power it gets shaky and not very clear. Very front heavy. It's not good on a weak tripod, but works OK on a Sinclair bench mount. I would look at the Konus Spotting Scopes. Great Bang for the buck.
 
I've got a MAK 70, used it this morning and had no trouble at all picking out .22 holes at 169yds. the max on my home range. That was on the lowest, 25x, power. Lifetimee warranty, even if you drop it. I got mine for $69 delivered....for that kind of money I wouldn't consider anything else. It's a 45 degree finder and from what I read you can put a high end fixed eyepiece on it for even better resolution..which I don't need. I should add the little tripod is somewhat flimsy, but it's good enough. I have two Tiltall professional tripods I could set it on but haven't yet. Just put it on the target and keep your hands off it. ;D
 

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