Originally Posted By: coyote killaThanks for your reply Wyoshooter. Have you ever tried it at 300 yards? I would never use the spotting scope beyond that distance since no club in my area has more than a 300 yard range and I'm not certain of my abilities past that distance nor is there many opportunities in the areas I hunt to make these types of shots.
Basically I'm looking for a unit that you can see bullet holes on targets out to 300 yards. Have you ever done that with the Nikon Prostaff 16-48 x 65 ? Some research I've been doing has led me to believe that a 80 mm objective is needed to see clearly at that range. I don't know if it's true, it's just what I've been reading and I'm certainly no expert. Thanks very much for any info.
I have used this scope at the range as well with no complaints. Bullet holes show up fine, easily seen. At the same time I bought my scope a buddy of mine bought the one with the 80mm objective. It is a little higher power on the low end and top end. I wanted something a little smaller in overall size, so I went with the 65mm. There is a significant difference in the size between the two as well as price. Looking through both scopes side by side I can see no difference in the clarity whatsoever. I think the only advantage would possibly be the light gathering of the 80mm in low light conditions. For target shooting this would not be an issue as far as I can see. I sat many, many mornings and evenings glassing this fall and I had no problem with the 65mm objective letting enough light in. I really like the "built in" case that comes with the Nikon and the retractable sun shade as well. For the money it is a darn nice spotting scope.