03-09-2016, 04:22 AM
While not a traditional spotting scope, such as the likes of vortex or Nikon, etc., I dropped just a few shekels on a Celestron C90 Mak. It mounts to a standard tripod and doubles as a terrestrial/astronomical scope.
http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-52268-C9...ting+scope
At $180 shipped (with prime), it is a very good scope. The included 24mm eyepiece makes 1000 yards look like back yards.
Mine came with a tripod and carry backpack. There's also another smaller, waterproof Celestron (C65 Mak) spotter for $125. Comes with a hard case.
If, at some point you want to step up and get a rubberized, bulletproof $700+ spotting scope, these won't have set you back that much, but do offer some high quality optics for the money.
http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-52268-C9...ting+scope
At $180 shipped (with prime), it is a very good scope. The included 24mm eyepiece makes 1000 yards look like back yards.
Mine came with a tripod and carry backpack. There's also another smaller, waterproof Celestron (C65 Mak) spotter for $125. Comes with a hard case.
If, at some point you want to step up and get a rubberized, bulletproof $700+ spotting scope, these won't have set you back that much, but do offer some high quality optics for the money.
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