Spotting Scopes

Good optics are a must have no matter where or what you hunt, but when you’re hunting open country areas, your optical quality become even more important. Having good quality optic spotting scopes allow hunters to see the details they wouldn’t otherwise get to see with a compact scope. Glassing animals miles away, picking out an extra tine on a buck’s antlers, spotting a shed across a canyon, and deciding if an animal is legal to shoot from long distances are all benefits that can come with a spotting scope. They are extremely valuable and versatile tools that every hunter should have in their arsenal.

When the terrain opens up and the hunt demands patience, accuracy, and edge clarity, a high image quality spotting scope is not just a tool, it’s your greatest advantage. At BlackOvis, we understand the value of precision optics with crisp images and a reasonable price when you're in open-country or backcountry hunting. Spotting scopes give hunters the long-range visual power to make smarter decisions, save time and energy, and ultimately improve their success rate in the field.

We’ve field-tested our lineup of hunting spotting scopes in every condition imaginable, wind-blown peaks in long glassing sessions, sunbaked deserts, and frigid late-season basins, so when you shop with BlackOvis, you're tapping into real-world knowledge backed by serious glassing experience with excellent performance. We don’t just sell scopes. We use them. And we’re here to help you find the one that fits any of your hunts.

A good binocular gets you in the game. A spotting scope gives you control of it.

These specialized optics offer magnification levels far beyond binoculars, allowing you to make critical judgments at extended distances, often from over a mile away. Whether you're trophy hunting in high-country basins, locating bedding areas, or verifying antler points as western hunters in a state with strict size requirements, spotting scopes eliminate guesswork and provide the details that matter most over other scopes.

Key benefits of spotting scopes for hunters include:

• Long-Range Animal ID: Confirm species, age, sex, or legality without moving closer and risking spooking the animal
• Antler & Tine Analysis: Count points and score bucks accurately from across a canyon
• Digiscoping Potential: Attach a phone adapter for high-quality photos or video through your scope
• Save Energy: Glass animals from afar and avoid long, unnecessary stalks
• Low-Light Clarity and Precision: Spotting scopes often outperform binoculars at dawn or dusk with larger objective lenses so the best for fading light and low light conditions

For the hunter who’s willing to invest in results, a hunting spotting scope is an indispensable asset.

Buying the right spotting scope can feel technical, but at BlackOvis, we help you cut through the noise with expert insight. Here are the core features to consider:

Most scopes come in magnification ranges like 20–60x with objective lenses between 60mm–85mm. Higher magnification gives you extreme reach, while larger objectives allow more light in, especially useful in early morning or twilight hours.

• 20–60x65mm: Versatile, compact, and lightweight—ideal for backcountry hunters
• 20–60x85mm or larger: Maximum detail and low-light performance, great for truck-based or base camp hunts

• Angled spotting scopes are easier for extended glassing sessions, especially from a sitting or prone position. They’re ideal for tripod use and group glassing
• Straight spotting scopes are better for fast target acquisition and are often easier to use from a vehicle window mount

Just like binoculars, quality glass directly impacts clarity, color accuracy, and edge-to-edge sharpness. Look for high-definition (HD) or extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to reduce chromatic aberration and get the clearest view possible.

Hunting conditions are rarely gentle. Choose spotting scopes that are waterproof, fogproof, and armored for field use. Rubber coatings and sealed internals keep moisture and dust out, while quality build construction ensures your scope holds up over the years.

If you’re backpacking deep into the wilderness, every ounce counts. We carry lightweight compact models perfect for mountain hunters, as well as larger, full-size scopes for vehicle-based glassing setups.

Shopping for optics online can be tough, but at BlackOvis, we make it easier by pairing premium gear with honest, expert advice. Our team is made up of real hunters who’ve glassed more ridges, watched more valleys, and picked apart more timber edges than we can count. We’ll help you choose the spotting scope that fits your hunt, your terrain, and your glassing style. Whether you need advice on magnification power, tripod compatibility, or field use tips, our experts are just a call or chat away.

Don’t glass blind. Upgrade your view, make smarter decisions in the field, and elevate your hunt with a premium spotting scope from BlackOvis. Browse our full selection of spotting scopes and gear up with confidence because when the view matters, BlackOvis delivers clarity you can count on.