Binos or Spotting Scope

[Arctic Lake]

Okay I have small lightweight binoculars Minolta 7x22 . Would you purchase a bigger pair of binoculars meaning higher power and bigger objective lens with tripod if so what make and model ?

Or would you purchase a spotting scope which would be great for the range also . What make and model ?

P.S. I'm not wealthy !
Thanks !
Arctic Lake

[TARCHER]

Spend your money on quality bins first.

[okas]

Spend your money on quality bins first.

X2 on that I went with a double on my 10 x50 swaro. before getting a spotter

[Brew]

I find I use my 15x56 bins on a tripod 99% of the time. My spotter is only used once I spot something that needs a closer look. You will find more game with bins on a tripod.
i carry 10x42 swaros around my neck
15x56 swaros for the tripod
15-56 zeiss spotter

i do a quick scan with my tens then if nothing stands out I cover every square inch with the 15 power and once something is spotted out comes the spotter

[twoSevenO]

I find I use my 15x56 bins on a tripod 99% of the time. My spotter is only used once I spot something that needs a closer look. You will find more game with bins on a tripod.
i carry 10x42 swaros around my neck
15x56 swaros for the tripod
15-56 zeiss spotter

i do a quick scan with my tens then if nothing stands out I cover every square inch with the 15 power and once something is spotted out comes the spotter

You carry all 3 on you in the field? Those 15x56 alone must weigh as much as the spotter!

And x2 .... definitely go for good binoculars first. And honestly, I wouldnt waste my time waiting for a used pair
Of premium ones to pop up. Every time they do people want damn near what they cost new.

[Weatherby Fan]

You carry all 3 on you in the field? Those 15x56 alone must weigh as much as the spotter!

And x2 .... definitely go for good binoculars first. And honestly, I wouldnt waste my time waiting for a used pair
Of premium ones to pop up. Every time they do people want damn near what they cost new.

I got to have a look through Brew's 15X binoculars at one of the Spences Bridge Sheep Counts and wow is all I can say, amazing glass.

[Arctic Lake]

Thanks to all of you that replied to my questions. You make good points regarding the binos . I presently do not hunt for sheep or goats so I guess I really don't need a spotter. I don't handload but find it frustrating when at the range sighting in to find out where my bullets are hitting without high power magnification thus the idea of a spotting scope .
Arctic Lake

[scttlp86]

Thanks to all of you that replied to my questions. You make good points regarding the binos . I presently do not hunt for sheep or goats so I guess I really don't need a spotter. I don't handload but find it frustrating when at the range sighting in to find out where my bullets are hitting without high power magnification thus the idea of a spotting scope .
Arctic Lake

I don't have the best quality spotting scope but one thing I did for it is made one of those phone scope adapters. Used a hole saw on an old cell phone case where the camera lens is, then glued on a piece of pvc that fit the eye piece of the spotting scope. Now I can see 7mm holes on paper at 500 yards like its right in front of you, and more than one person can look at them same time. I imagine you could do the same with a good pair of binos and it would increase you zoom capabilities at the range

[cptnoblivious]

Thanks to all of you that replied to my questions. You make good points regarding the binos . I presently do not hunt for sheep or goats so I guess I really don't need a spotter. I don't handload but find it frustrating when at the range sighting in to find out where my bullets are hitting without high power magnification thus the idea of a spotting scope .
Arctic Lake

I use a cheap Tasco spotter for the range. Works great to see where you are at 200 yrds and I think I spent < $200.

[HighCountryBC]

You carry all 3 on you in the field? Those 15x56 alone must weigh as much as the spotter!

And x2 .... definitely go for good binoculars first. And honestly, I wouldnt waste my time waiting for a used pair
Of premium ones to pop up. Every time they do people want damn near what they cost new.

Plenty of quality used optics for a good price available if a guy looks around..