Which budget spotter for watching mirage?

[Bjl4776]

I am looking for a budget spotter to primarily watch mirage while shooting f class and prone. I am not worried about seeing bullet holes but do need to be able to see shot and scoring markers. My other requirements are that the mount must be on a rotating band so I can get it in a good position while shooting prone and is angled. LER would also be nice but I know I’m pushing it with that request. I have been borrowing a kowa tsn 601 but it doesn’t rotate. I’m currently looking at the konus 80 and Bresser Condor 85. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[dthomas]

What is your budget? I use a vortex razor spotting scope and it works well for what you are looking to do.

 

[Rich S]

I also use a kowa 601 and realy like it. Not sure how you are mountung it but a ball mount may get the angle you want.

 

[std7mag]

Celestron C70 Mini Mak!!
Can be had for about $125.

 

[Bjl4776]

Sorry, a budget of say $600. I have a Creedmoor polecat stand. A ball and socket style head is an option but I do like the polecat and how easy it is to adjust in position. If the tsn-601 had a rotating band that would definitely be what I would go with

 

[watercam]

Celestron also makes an 80mm spotter with angled eye-piece. They used to also make a Long Eye Relief eye- piece that is no longer in production but used ones show up here and there. Not as good as Kowa but absolutely usable for your needs.

 

[jelenko]

For $600, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ52R5E/?tag=accuratescom-20 would be a great choice.
The ED glass is noticeably sharper than my Konus 80.

 

[lancexxx]

Check out the sightron 23010 I use one here at the shop on my range. Good spotter for the money.

 

[Bjl4776]

For $600, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ52R5E/?tag=accuratescom-20 would be a great choice.
The ED glass is noticeably sharper than my Konus 80.

I’m liking the features on the Celestron. How is the eye relief?

 

[jelenko]

With the LER lens, I am able to view the target some distance from the eyepiece. Not sure how far away I am, but, in position, I just look over at it. My eye has to be a at least an inch to a couple inches away.
I'll check the next time I'm at the range.

 

[Bjl4776]

With the LER lens, I am able to view the target some distance from the eyepiece. Not sure how far away I am, but, in position, I just look over at it. My eye has to be a at least an inch to a couple inches away.
I'll check the next time I'm at the range.

Don’t worry about that. I didn’t see that they offered a LER eye piece. Pretty much sold on it, thanks for the help.

 

[jelenko]

Oops. Sorry. It's a 20-60 eyepiece.

 

[Bjl4776]

Oops. Sorry. It's a 20-60 eyepiece.

Well the do have a specific LER eye piece that’s fixed 22 for the 65mm. I’m gonna try the one that comes with it before I decide if the upgrade is necessary

 

[jelenko]

I would agree. I've had mine set somewhere at 20+ for so long I simply thought I had an LER.