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I have a chance to buy a new Leupold green ring spotting scope "sequoia" 15-45 on clearance for $159. My question is...how good of scope is this and how good of deal is this in terms of quality for the money??? Thanks for any input.
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IMO, and it's just my opinion, but that particular spotter is a total piece of crap. Sorry to be so blunt but I wouldn't want one if they gave it to me.
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Thanks for the candid response. I wouldn't want anything but blunt honesty. Keep the feedback coming
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If you're just going to just use it for gun range work, then it probably would be fine.
If you're going to hunt with it, it would be a total waste of $159.
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Didn't Leupold discontinue the "Sequoia" series? Five years ago I picked up a 20-60x 80mm Sequoia that was on sale from Sinclair Intl. Got it on a tripod in our sun room where you can see for 1.3 miles. Just use it for checking out wildlife and stuff. It was made in Korea, (didn't know that when I bought it). I bought it cause it was a Leupold, it was on sale, and I wanted something to replace the 18-36x 50mm Tasco that I bought from Natchez Shooters Supply about six months earlier. The Leupold's pretty good but I don't feel it's up to their usual quality level. I wasn't expecting it to be like my buddies gold ring spotter but it cost a lot less so I guess I got what I paid for. If I can ever afford it; someday I wanna get a Swarovski.
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IMO, and it's just my opinion, but that particular spotter is a total piece of crap. Sorry to be so blunt but I wouldn't want one if they gave it to me. I agree with JG, I had one, and it was very disappointing. I bought it from SWFA, and they were nice enough to take it back in on trade. I would save up and get something better.
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you can pick up one of the old "gold ring" spotters for around $200 ....mine is really clear and bright....
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you can pick up one of the old "gold ring" spotters for around $200 ....mine is really clear and bright.... Where? I plan on using a spotting scope mainly for range work out to 2-300 yards.
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that model does suck, check out the new ventana series much better spotter for the money.
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you can pick up one of the old "gold ring" spotters for around $200 ....mine is really clear and bright.... Where? I plan on using a spotting scope mainly for range work out to 2-300 yards. bought mine here on the 'fire....look on ebay and gunbroker too
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that model does suck, check out the new ventana series much better spotter for the money. Are you sure about that, and have you tried them both ? A dealer I talked to said the Ventana, is much the same scope, as the Sequoia. I have not tried it, but I would go slow here, and try it out, or get a nice return policy.
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the ventana is totally different has ALOT more eye relief too.
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[quote=cumminscowboy]the ventana is totally different has ALOT more eye relief too.
Have you tried these scopes, or is this an armchair review?
It makes a difference, also do you have any good scopes that you have compared them with?
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IMO, and it's just my opinion, but that particular spotter is a total piece of crap. Sorry to be so blunt but I wouldn't want one if they gave it to me. leupold make some good products. But their spotting scopes have not impressed me yet
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My 20-60 was worthless at anything over 25x.
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I have been using a Leupold Wind River 15-45 60mm LER spotter for quite a while. I find it excellent and it stays in the car for all around use. I like its variable power and I zoom in to find a shot when required. For that price its not a problem to me. On the other hand the eyesight of individuals varies. Look thru it to see if your eye likes it.
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I have a chance to buy a new Leupold green ring spotting scope "sequoia" 15-45 on clearance for $159. My question is...how good of scope is this and how good of deal is this in terms of quality for the money??? Thanks for any input. Total POS. Travis
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I've got one I picked up used for a "good price".
It's crap.
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[quote=cumminscowboy]the ventana is totally different has ALOT more eye relief too.
Have you tried these scopes, or is this an armchair review?
It makes a difference, also do you have any good scopes that you have compared them with? no I just pulled the statement out of my butt and never looked at either of the scopes, goodness sakes.
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I agree with the rest of the posters. If you want a good spotting scope its going to cost a few dollars. The best all around scope I have ever looked through is the 12-40x60 Leupold. If you wear eyeglasses its the best one I have seen. If you don't its still my first choice.
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