Nivalis 188 Posted April 9 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Spencer 2,663 Posted April 9 (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 by Charlie Spencer 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nivalis 188 Posted April 9 Ok I will probably just save up some more money then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Spencer 2,663 Posted April 10 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nivalis 188 Posted April 10 I am particularly interested in looking out onto the ocean, I currently have a tripod that will fit most things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 2,867 Posted April 11 (edited) I need to get a tripod... Edited April 11 by Kevin 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floraphile 53 Posted April 11 (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 by floraphile 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nivalis 188 Posted April 11 This looks great, thanks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floraphile 53 Posted April 11 1 minute ago, Nivalis said: This looks great, thanks!!! You're welcome 🙂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexHenry 988 Posted April 17 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
