Beginner hunters get confused about a spotting scope’s role in the hunt, but it actually quite simple.

In this article, you’ll learn about how to use a spotting scope for hunting, how it set up and get some of the greatest tips on how to chose spotting scope if you are in the market to buy.

How to Set Up and Use Spotting Scope

If you are new to use spotting scope, then you’re looking for instruction on how to use it and set up.

Setting the Spotting scope on the tripod

Extend the legs of the tripod by unlocking or unclipping to the leg levers, and then lock the levers back when you place into your desired height.

If you need extra weight for your tripod down. Attach a scope bag to add some weight on the hook that hangs from underneath at the center of the tripod.

If you want more height on the tripod, unlock the neck extension of the tripod and then locked back in place to secure when you have your desired height.

Preparing the Scope for Use 

  If your spotting scope covers on to remove it and pull down all the parts and set the objective lens and focus control for use. 

Remove the cap that still on the spotting scope.

View the Target Area:

Make sure that you view the target area prior to adjusting the spotting scope to avoid the problem. Some of the hunters struggle because they set the lens and magnification first and then they lose to get the accurate result. So firstly, view the target in the naked eye and access the area then adjust the magnification that will give you perfect results.

Adjust the Magnification Level

  Spotting scopes are different from one another. Make sure you read the instruction first that comes with it after you purchase. Some spotting scopes have zoom in and zoom out options but others do not. So that’s why first read the instruction and then use it so you know how to play around its magnification to get a clear view of your target. 

Spotting Scope Tips 

If you want to use the spotting scope here are the few tips to help you:

Location:

Location is the most important factor to view the target. Because if your location is not good you may lose your object. So, take the time and chose the right spot for the right view.

Use Support:

Support is the second most factor that is spotting scope. With such powerful magnification a tiny shake blurs your view that’s why a tripod is the best use for spotting scope to stay away for the shake.

Why Spotting Scope is Better Than Binoculars.

 We are not saying that binoculars are not good for hunting and shooting, but the difference between magnification and resolution. Spotting Scope has higher magnification and resolution which observe the clear target from a long distance.

Benefits and drawbacks of Spotting Scope: 

High Magnification and Zoom Power

Spot more efficiently at a shooting range

Compact spotting scopes are comparable to the standard size of binocular.

Freehand and compact spotting scope doesn’t require set-up.

Drawbacks of Spotting Scope:

Many of Spotting Scope requires set-up

Spotting Scope is heavy and without tripod difficult to carry on a hunt.

Little bit costly because of the accessories involved.

Other Reason to Use a Spotting Scope: 

Hunting isn’t the only actor to use of Spotting Scope. There is a lot of popular reason to use Spotting Scope are:

Casual Astronomy

To Identify specific detail species of wildlife and birds.