Hi, I just found this forum while doing some searches on scopes. I've bene birding in the field for about a year and am ready to get a scope. The budget is very limited for this purpose and I'm hoping I can get some recommendations from the people here.
I live in the Southeastern US and have great birding all around me. I spend a lot of time in the field and really enjoy it.
As far as the scope, I've pretty much narrowed it down to the Bushnell Spacemaster 20-60x60mm and the Kowa TS602. The Kowa at $250 or so dollars is pretty much the limit on my budget.
I know preferences in scopes are based on personal preference, and I've seen some reviews of the Bushnell and understand it was the standard not too many years ago. I can't find much on the Kowa though. Does anyone have any opinion on either or both of the scopes?
Thank you.
Croakie
I live in the Southeastern US and have great birding all around me. I spend a lot of time in the field and really enjoy it.
As far as the scope, I've pretty much narrowed it down to the Bushnell Spacemaster 20-60x60mm and the Kowa TS602. The Kowa at $250 or so dollars is pretty much the limit on my budget.
I know preferences in scopes are based on personal preference, and I've seen some reviews of the Bushnell and understand it was the standard not too many years ago. I can't find much on the Kowa though. Does anyone have any opinion on either or both of the scopes?
Thank you.
Croakie
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