Yes, another spotting scope request...

…this time a little bit particular.

I need to be able to see 5.56 hits on paper at 100 yards, no more. I currently have an 18-36 that works fine but seems like overkill.

the caveat here is that I’m looking for something as compact as possible with a hard case. It’s going to sit in the bottom of a shooting box for months at a time without use, but will need to work when I pull it out to use it.
[ul]
[li]100 yards and under
[/li][li]5.56-sized holes at that distance
[/li][li]compact size
[/li][li]hard case
[/li][li]cheap as possible
[/li][/ul]

I’m considering a pair of binoculars but am unsure what power to buy and am a bit wary about being able to hold them steady to see .22 holes at 100 yards. Thoughts on that option?

I have not had luck using binoculars for that purpose. In fact I have tried it in the exact scenario you mention, 100yds, looking for .22 holes.

I know its not exactly what you are looking for, but I am going to get one of the coupon specials from Harbor Freight. (Coupon in American Rifleman, $39.99)