Nivalis 193 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I am looking around for a good scope to buy for birding but I am unsure what is best and don’t want to spent more than 250 dollars any thoughts are welcome. thanks in advance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Spencer 3,159 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?setNs=p_PRICE_2|0&Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&sortType=default&ci=1032&srtclk=sort&N=4083534116 But I don't know about the performance when birding with a scope in the '$250 or less' price range. Sure, you can find some, but they may not be any better than your binos. Edited April 9, 2020 by Charlie Spencer 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nivalis 193 Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Ok I will probably just save up some more money then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nivalis 193 Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Spencer 3,159 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Don't forget a tripod will probably be a separate purchase. Without being too nosy, what's your goal for this scope? Obviously birding, but any particular types? Knowing that may help with recommendations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nivalis 193 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 I am particularly interested in looking out onto the ocean, I currently have a tripod that will fit most things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 3,437 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) I need to get a tripod... Edited April 11, 2020 by Kevin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floraphile 183 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) On 4/9/2020 at 1:53 PM, Nivalis said: I am looking around for a good scope to buy for birding but I am unsure what is best and don’t want to spent more than 250 dollars any thoughts are welcome. thanks in advance! Hi, Nivalis. I am just starting out and Hubby got me this scope. https://www.amazon.com/Visionking-30-90x100-Spottingscope-Waterproof-Monoculars/dp/B00GH2Q3TM It's not much over $250 and works great for my current purposes. If I find I have need, I can always upgrade later. I use my own tripod with it. Edited April 11, 2020 by floraphile 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nivalis 193 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 This looks great, thanks!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
floraphile 183 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Nivalis said: This looks great, thanks!!! You're welcome 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexHenry 1,303 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 https://www.bushnell.com/products/spotting-scopes/prime/prime-spotting-scope-16-48x50/ These are pretty good and other Bushnell scopes. Pretty durable too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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