Spotting Scope for Father's Day

[FreeFall]

My dad and I have just started shooting rifles together, and we're having a blast. Unfortunately, it's hard to see a hit at with the binoculars we have, and it's sometimes a pain to wait for a cease fire, especially when zeroing scopes.

So, he's been looking into spotting scopes but decided to wait a few weeks to pick one up. I'm hoping to give one to him before that for Father's Day next Sunday.

I know next to nothing about these since I've just started shooting rifles, so I'm looking for advice. I'm looking for something with a decent field of vision at 100 yards. Our current range doesn't go any farther, but it anything more powerful would be nice.

Thanks in advance! :wavey:

[RayB]

Check this out. Even if you don't buy here, Orion is a solid database of great info! Spotting Scopes would likely be under telescopes...

http://www.telescope.com/jump.jsp?itemID=0&itemType=HOME_PAGE

Basically, get the biggest aperture you can afford. Get multi-coated optics and a sold mount--a crappy mount spoils the best scope!

Consider weather-proofing, etc.

Two places that often have great close-out deals are:

http://www.natchezss.com/index.cfm

http://www.midwayusa.com/

Locally, check Sportsman's and Gander, as well as places like K-Mart.

--Ray