Posted by Anthony Hall on Jul 14, 2018; 5:58am
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/500m-Fly-spotting-scopes-and-cartridges-tp5710030p5710033.html

Hi John,

There is no perfect solution.... on some days you can see 6mm bullet holes all day at 500m with most scopes, normal days it is a struggle and I find the NF rifle scope is better than most (probably all) mid priced spotting scopes at resolving them.

Where the difference comes in, is on marginal days where better optics can still resolve them and lesser optics can't.  I have seen the Nightforce Spotting scope work very well and see holes when I couldn't see them with the rifle scope, on those occasions it is a clear competitive advantage......I believe Leica and Swaro are in a similar class (and price), the Zeiss may be in that class as well, I can only personally vouch for the Nightforce.

But if you are not prepared to spend $3k on a spotting scope, stick with the NF rifle scope as it is pretty good most days.....

As for larger light gun calibers....the list is long 6.5x47, 260/260AI and 6.5/284 are good, the .284 win is good but probably at the top of the calibre you want in a light gun.....  All will work in the right hands though.

Cheers

Anthony