I would like to keep my spending to no more than $400 for each item.So which scope,bonoculars,and spotting scope. Doug --any specials coming up or refurbs ????
No contest. You cannot beat the Nikon Monarchs for under $400. Doug has a smoking deal on the Vortex Sandpiper spotting scope at $199.99. It was rated very very good on one of the Birding reviews. Hope this helps.
LAST EDITED ON Sep-12-08 AT 02:54AM (MST)[p]In the $400 range;
Binos
Bushnell Elite E2
Pentax DCF SP demo from cameraland.
Both or these are closer to $500 but the extra $ is well worth it. Both are way better than anything in the $300-400 range.
Riflescope
Nikon Monarch-best bang for the buck. Another option is the Zeiss Conquest unless you need more than a 3x9 then it will be out of your price range. The conquest would be my #1 choice in a 3x9 for $400.
Spotter
Vortex offerings or Bushnell Elite offerings in 60mm or 70 mm.