Originally Posted by
VLD43
Your observations regarding the 20 x 60 zoom on the spotting scope is quite normal. This is why I have always advised guys looking to buy spotting scopes that you shouldn't exceed 50 power on a zoom. With the 60 power for the most part you either don't have enough light or you get mirage. The conditions are rare when you can use it effectively in my experience. Will probably work good at the range or for general long distance viewing, but the minute you try to do any detailed work with it, like trying to count points or verifying full curl at long distance, lack of light and mirage curse you. For the most part in my experience some where around 45 power is usually pretty trouble free