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I am looking at getting a decent spotting scope primarily for range use. Seems that all I look at are not all that clear I wear glasses and that makes things harder.

Any suggestions for under $200???

Search for a used leupold fixed 25x or 30x

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-spacemaster-20-45x60-ler-spotting-scopes-781822.html

Another choice might be the LER Bushnell Spacemaster. Unfortunately Bushnell uses this name on several variations, and some aren't so good. To my knowledge they only have it on decent models with the LER (long eye relief). These also will be 20-45x rather than 15-45x. You often see them on eBay second hand for $175 to $200. Not fantastic, but a good solid spotter with 18 mm of eye relief which helps if you wear glasses.

Speaking of glasses, I've worn them for 52 years and there are times when it's just easier to NOT use them. A spotting scope may be one of those times. You can still focus the scope and get the full range of vision. Just takes a couple of seconds to take them off and put them back on.