Got a Bass Pro Shop near you? The Red Head brand spotting scopes are good priced and very clear. I bought some binoculars last fall, 8X25's and 10X40's Red Head Pursuit. I compaired them to the top brands in the store and couldn't see any difference. Stay away from the $100. spotting scopes like Winchester, worthless.

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