[Deputy]

Just ordered this spotting scope:

http://www.opticsale.com/bushnell-s...ith-tripod-and-hard-case-spotting-scopes.html

I've had good luck with Bushnell stuff in the past. I looked at the scopes in Sportsmans Guide, but they are all pretty much Soviet imports. Read some bad reviews about that stuff
It boils down to "you gets what you pays for"
BTW...while other places like Cheaper Than Dirt may be able to beat the price, often when you add in shipping, it goes well over the price.

Dep

 

[searcher451]

Just returned from the range thinking that I really needed a good spotting scope, so thanks for the timely tip, Dep.

By the way ... shot a new-to-me, previously unfired P1 and was knocked out by how accurate it was and how well it functioned for a weapon with original springs that was made in 1977. It was nothing but spot-on accurate from as far out as 25 yards -- quite impressive. Also put another 50 or 60 rounds through the S&W PPK/S without a hitch or glitch. I continue to be most impressed with the quality of that firearm. Gotta love those Walthers.

 

[Deputy]

Searcher: Just be careful when you clean the Walther... remember my experience with Hoppe's #9

I still prefer the steel frame WW2 P-38 over any of the alloy frame versions. Just something about the heft and feel. I feel the same about the 1911A1 guns. If it wasn't for the alloy frame, I'd buy a S&W Commander-sized pisol. Especially that nifty Gunsite Edition...

 

[Deputy]

Update...the scope that I ordered is on 3-5 days backorder.

 

[Deputy]

Latest update

Well after waiting since 10/6 for this scope to ship, I called today to find out WTF is going on. The lady informed me the scope was STILL on backorder and they "hoped" to get it by the end of the week. I nicely said please cancel my order.

I reordered the exact same scope from SWFA:
http://www.swfa.com/

I have purchased a rifle scope from these folks before and they are good to deal with. Total price for the spotting scope was $109.95 including shipping, which is actually $3 less than the place that was out of stock

Hey...$3 buys 1/2 a box of CCI .22 ammo

Dep

 

[Deputy]

Unbelieveable!!!

ACK!!! Just heard from SWFA...BACKORDERED!!!!! dammit!!!!

I cancelled the order again. I may have to start looking at alternative spotting scopes.

 

[Deputy]

Finally!!

Found the Bushnell cammo spotting scope at Midway shooting supplies. Price was $104. I ordered it plus a couple more cans of Ballistol and a box of Winchester white box .45ACP ammo.

 

[thorn]

Searcher: Just be careful when you clean the Walther... remember my experience with Hoppe's #9

Sorry - i missed that post. Did you have a problem?

just started using #9 again last week... should i stop? was using CLP, but it doesn't seem to clean as quickly.

thorn

 

[Deputy]

Thorn: Check this thread...

http://www.waltherforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6032