What is that small spotting scope used in the Sniper 101 series? For example episode 23.
Also, what recommendations does everyone have for a small budget spotter?
Justin Wutzke
Dec 1Rex, during your YouTube sniper classes you said the SWFA SS was a good scope to start with for the price. It has been a number of years since you made that recommendation, is there any more that you could recommend? Thanks
Jake,
I think you are looking at a Burris 20x50 Compact spotting scope. I don't know if they still make them or not. When you say "small", do you mean the size of the spotter, small budget, or both? I started out with a Simmons that I got on sale through Midway USA, but it didn't have a reticle, developed a chip in the objective lens after a year or so of use, and the tripod it cane with was junk. It was about the size of most spotters that you'll see. Bushnell makes a fairly compact spotter with a reticle, and the glass is pretty decent from what I recall. I also have heard that Athlon has recently come out with a spotter with a ret, with very good glass, but I don't know about the size.
Check out this video, if you haven't already. It might help. One other thing, the tripod I currently use is a Manfrotto, but it's not very sturdy when the legs are extended to spot while standing, and there's no way I could use it to support a rifle. I'm pretty sure that there's a post on here about tripods, and probably something on spotters as well.
Good luck with your search, and welcome to the club!
https://youtu.be/lzj_VJuJ3Cg
For some reason, the link doesn't seem to be working. It's part 96 in the 101 series.
Small in size..... I have a Simmons 60 power that I'm looking to upgrade from.