Colorado Bob

I had a Redfield 20x45. I used it on my sheep hunts here in Colorado. I agree on going up to 60X is a waste----with the heat mirage. 45x worked great. I'd still be using it but someone broke into my truck & stole it. You'll use a spotting scope on antelope , sheep, mtn goats hunts. On my mule deer & elk hunts---I use my bico's. But for scouting----you'll use it. I would stick with Nikon or Leupold. Checkout pawn shops--you'll be surprized what you can find. CB