Does The Scope Manufacturer Offer a Rain Cover?
A rain cover can provide an added level of protection for an expensive piece of equipment. If one is available for the model you are considering, I would recommend buying one. Does The Scope Manufacturer Offer A Carrying Case? Once again, a carrying case made for your scope can protect it from damage when transporting your equipment to a match. A good, hard cover or padded soft-sided carrying case is a smart investment! Selecting A Spotting Scope Stand As I mentioned earlier, most spotting scopes are not sold with a stand. Although a couple of manufacturers do bundle their scope with a small tabletop tripod, most do not come with a stand of any type. The reason is because people use their spotting scopes for different purposes. A person who is watching birds will probably use a standard or heavy-duty camera tripod to mount their scope. A shooter may also do the same when spotting at a Silhouette or High Power match. But the High Power and Long Range shooter will generally want to purch
