iambirding said:
Has Anyone Had Any Experince With New Nikon Spotter Xl Ii Or The Original Nikon Spotter Xl? I Am Looking Into Buying One. I Dont Want To Invest 7 Or 8 Hundred Dollars Into A Scope. This Seems To Have What I Am Looking For Or Am I Kidding My Self? Light Good Optics Good Eye Relief.
Cant comment on the scope, but I anticipate that the advice you get will be very good.
However, what I can say is go have a look and take your time. take a trip to a supplier with good viewing facilities where you can compare units side by side. (you dont have to buy from it)
Make a list of whats important to you (and your family if they use it?), including weight, brand, frequency of use, etc etc.
And dont rush.
From what Ive read here on this site, people seem very sensible and take into account budget, use, importance of hobby etc and there doesnt seem to be the 'snob' factor you often get.
If you can, take a look at some of the lesser brands but high spec equipment coming out of japan, you may be suprised.
And most importantly, dont get into debt for one - lol
and even more importantly wait for a sale - lol
Those last 2 comments, whiilst my tongue is firmly in my cheek, I actually live by them.
Oh well, I think the soap box is begining to break, so I best get off it....