Yes sir I am a serious birder. I'm not a rich person but like quality optics so I bought a brand new pair of Leupolds on Ebay {Green Ring} type for 300.00. I love them. However they are mostly for shoort range..great for birding.10x42. If I was hunting ranges etc. I would invest in the Gold Ring Leupolds. Non the less do your homework..taking serious buckaroos there.
Chuck7