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Which Leupold spotting scope to buy??

waukazoowaukazoo Member Posts: 13 ✭✭
edited January 2008 in Ask the Experts
OK, thanks to you all & countless hours of reviewing......I am stuck on a Leupold spotting scope (I think...:):) I say this, as I have a Leupold rifle scope that I love dearly (over a prior Burris Fullfield II).
Between a 15-45x60 (#53546)...or a 20-60x80 (#61130)----both straight eyepieces.

I'm going to primarily use this scope at the range, shooting a 30-30 WIN and a 22 LR. Ranges in the 50, 100 & 150 yard area......mostly 100 yards. Down the road, I may take this into the field. Plus, my eyesight isn't what it used to be....

Question: Would the 14-45x60 scope allow me SEE bullet holes @ 100 yards clearly? Or should I go with the higher magnification?
I'm not impressed with the Leupold kits, as the tripod is flimsy and I already have a metal case.
Thanks,
Randy
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  • brier-49brier-49 Member Posts: 7,095 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a RAII 15-45x, I can see .22 cal holes at 200 yds.
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  • BHAVINBHAVIN Member Posts: 3,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Leupold Golden Ring 15-40x60 and I know several law enforcement branches use the same one as well as the military. I can see targets and hits very clearly and at 100 yards it is quite easy. I have been very happy with mine since I got it 5 years ago. I have not used the newer Leupold units but would look at them if I was in the market today as they are several hundred dollars less exspensive.
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  • 5mmgunguy5mmgunguy Member Posts: 3,092 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 14-45X60 is all you will need. I can see 22 cal bullet holes at 100 yds on 14 power very clearly. 25 is has high as I have gone at 100 yards.
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  • Wolf.Wolf. Member Posts: 2,223 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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    If you start to falter and begin to consider buying an inexpensive off-brand scope, resist the urge. The lower end scopes deliver fuzzy, dark images and you will not be pleased.
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