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Message: <blockquote data-quote="timwootton" data-source="post: 1203104" data-attributes="member: 37672"><p>Agree with the above - but just to pop in a word about optical aids.  Yes, buy what you can afford, but no - the most expensive aren't always the best tool for YOU as an individal.  I have a Nikon (ok it's top of the range, ED82) but when field-tested with a top Swaro and a Leica - I found it actually better.  The point is, it suits me and that's what I need.  Incidentally I had an ancient Opticron HD60 for 20 years, only parting with it last year - it was just fine, except it was a straight.  My bins are 30 years old - 10x40-Optolyth Alpins.  They get a few glances from the red-spot brigade.  Anything which gets ypu closer to the action is worthwhile - better still, sit on a clifftop facing a 35 mph wind and let the fulmars come to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>