Can this be used in the daytime as a spotting scope? Or is it too powerful?
1357559
There are better alternatives if you are looking for a spotting scope. This telescope and tripod is very bulky and cumbersome and would be too powerful for using as a spotting scope.
1357560
I had this telescope mailed out of state as a gift. So I dont know. They are i. Process of moiving and doubt they have used it much.
1357561
I'd say that it was too powerful, unless you're shooting long distance.....
1291648
You might be able to co-witness fixed sights through this optic [Monst Tac S330P] but the optic can still be used in daylight with dead batteries like a traditional cross-hair-type scope. This enabled me to save weight and money by not mounting 45 degree offset back-up iron sights on my latest sporting rifle.
1100087
I have personally found that the reticle is quite visible in bright sunlight. Except while viewing in the direction of the sun during its decline in the late afternoon/early evening, as is the case with any aiming device. I hope you find this information helpful.
1232505
Its quite bright on the high setting. I doubt I'll even need the high setting during daylight until the batteries start to get weak. First time I shot was full sun and on high the red dot was "bleeding out", I had to turn it dimmer to get a cleaner dot for clean aiming.Oh, right. The Red Dot scope from TruGlo I put on with the NcStar 45-degree mount has the qualities listed above. :)
1100090
Jordean, I never used the sight outdoors in sunlight. It works fine at the indoor range. It has 4 brightness settings. It's no EOTech, but at this price point it will do.
1987510
Yes, and that is one of the things I like best about this scope. Even when everything is functioning properly, during bright daylight, you can' even really see the illumination. I don't care about that. In lower light conditions, I love the green illumination, and it is very bright. The little extra money for the illumination is worth it. I love mine!
403543
I really like the scope, but like several others that I have had, night vision is not equal to a daylight glass scope in magnification. If you need 4x then get the 5x. We are using them on crossbows and the 4x works just fine
2212331
That's a good question that's a little difficult for me to answer, but I think I can do well enough. I've left mine on overnight, and it still had plenty of power the next day. I mostly shoot outdoors, in daylight. The black cross hairs work all of the time, so I don't use the illumination that often. You can't tell much difference. Indoors, and at night, I'll turn on the illumination just because it looks cool when I'm just messing around. I'm on my second battery since I bought the scope, and I've probably left it on overnight four times. I found the batteries online for about a buck a piece, and bought ten. I can't really give you a "runtime" on this. I would just say, unless you do a lot of shooting in low light, it should last for months.
1127068
No, not at most telescopes have the worst spotting scope for the money. The Orion is awesome but be sure to aline it with what your telescope sees.
1570483
I've used a table top tripod with this and had good luck, like for target shooting, etc.. For star gazing, a regular tripod where you stand up, worked better for me. If the wind is blowing, it will probably shake some no matter what one you use. Outside of that, I think it's a great spotting scope. Hope I helped.
124030
I am no expert on scopes but do know a "World Class" hunter. I'm told that Leupold, in this opinion, gives great light at dusk. So I suppose the more high end scopes give you greater magnification, crisper picture and more light in low ambient light situations. Guess it depends mostly on the distance to target, terrain, time of day and what your target is. Again this is an opinion and preference of a highly experienced hunter.
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I've gone out at night with it and I can see the green dot as far as I am able to see due to obstructions in the area. I guess it was about 200 yards. Of course the dot is easier to see if you're not in direct sunlight but you are still able to pick it up looking through the scope.
1413313
I bought this scope for basic birdwatching, and hunting use. Landscape features a few miles away? I wouldn't expect much from it. I would go for something higher power than 16x for that. An inexpensive spotting scope? I'd look into this: Enjoydeal Multifunctional High Power MONO Multi-Coated 15-50X21 Single-tube Telescope MonocularTelescope Black
538283
no, the moon is not too bright for this size scope. Optional I'd say, unless you're looking at a nearly full moon at low power and you have very sensitive eyes.
165005
Yes it can, it has a black reticle that surprisingly wasn't as thick as some of the others I have seen that illuminate. I have this scope on my DPMS LR-308 and never even use the red/green illumination.
729774
I don't think your asking if it has night vision capabilities but if you are the answer is no. That being said the scope isn't to great in low light. I use this scope as a low budget spotter for small bore match shooting which requires seeing .22 bullets impacts on pape (black paper target area) at 100 yards and have had trouble on early cloudy mornings seeing the holes. The lens sits way back inside the tude not allowing much light to be captured. On bright sunny afternoons I give the scope a 6 on a 1-10 scale due to not being able to get a perfectly clear image. For the price I'm not complaining in have been using the scope for over a year now so I must not be to unhappy with it. A good spotting scope cost $$. If you are looking for a night vision spotting scope then be ready I shell out some cash.
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I use this scope primarily for observing the sun (with solar filter of course) and also for viewing gun targets from a distance....if you are using the scope for viewing in low light the 100mm is definitely worth it....it is not that heavy....and a regular camera tripod supports it easily....I am quite happy with the performance of the scope....Jim