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Spotting Scopes

Spotting scopes are a portable telescope that will enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors. These scopes will allow you to observe at distances far beyond what you could with binoculars. Common features include magnification from 20x-60x, a rugged, rubber armored body, variable zoom eyepiece or a range of eyepieces, and convenient mounting.

You may choose a straight-thru spotting scope (the eyepiece is on the same axis as the body), or an angled spotting scope (they eyepiece is about 45 degrees to the body of the scope). The straight thru spotting scopes are better when moving and angled spotting scopes are better when sharing the view with others of different heights.
Many spotting scopes have camera adaptation, which allows for an even richer experience with the ability to take pictures.

Check our selection of the best spotting scopes: ALPEN Spotting Scopes, BURRIS Spotting ScopesBUSHNELL Spotting ScopesLEUPOLD Spotting ScopesNIKON Spotting ScopesSIMMONS Spotting ScopesTASCO Spotting ScopesVORTEX Spotting ScopesYUKON Spotting ScopesZEISS Spotting Scopes,  and many more (see all Spotting Scope brands).

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Alpen 20-60x60 with 45 Degree EP Spotting Scope Picture1
ALPEN 20-60x60 Spotting Scope w/45 Degree EP (745KIT)
Item #: ALP-745KIT - The 20-60x60 spotting scope with 45 degree EP is nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. Its top quality optics perform flawlessly under all weather conditions. Spotting scope users demand top quality optics that perform flawlessly under all weather conditions. The 20-60x60 spotting scope (745KIT) is nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and...
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    Retail: $343.00
    Price: $239.00


    Alpen 20-60x60 with 45 Degree EP Spotting Scope Picture1
    ALPEN 20-60x60 Spotting Scope w/45 Degree EP (745)
    Item #: ALP-745 - The 20-60x60 spotting scope features a 45 degree eye piece and is fully waterproof and fogproof. The zoom magnification provides a great combination of convenience and optical performance. Spotting scope users demand top quality optics that perform flawlessly under all weather conditions. The 20-60x60 spotting scope (745) features a 45 degree eye piece and is fully waterproof and...
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      Retail: $288.00
      Price: $204.00


      Alpen 20-60x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope Picture1
      ALPEN 20-60x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope (742)
      Item #: ALP-742 - The 20-60x60 waterproof spotting scope provides panoramic viewing at low power and close up viewing of distant objects at high power and weighs 37 ounces. The 20-60x60 spotting scope (742) features a straight eye piece and is fully waterproof and fogproof. The zoom magnification provides a great combination of convenience and optical performance. This...
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        Retail: $284.00
        Price: $199.00


        Alpen 20-60x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope Picture1
        ALPEN 20-60x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope (742KIT)
        Item #: ALP-742KIT - The 20-60x60 waterproof spotting scope is nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. The 20-60x60 spotting scope (742KIT) features a straight eye piece and is fully waterproof and fogproof. The zoom magnification provides a great combination of convenience and optical performance....
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          Retail: $339.00
          Price: $239.00


          Barska 22-67X100 Blackhawk Straight Spotting Scope w/ free Tripod (AD10364)
          Barska 22-67X100 Blackhawk Straight Spotting Scope w/ free Tripod (AD10364)
          Item #: BAR-AD10364 - BARSKA’s popular Blackhawk spotting scopes still set the standard for portability, optical performance and most important --- value. Our newest addition to this feature-packed series is a 20-60x60 model with an angled eyepiece. Like all Blackhawk spotters, this new model is at home at the target range, on birdwatching outings or on treks into the wilderness. BARSKA’s popular Blackhawk spotting scopes still set the standard for portability, optical performance and most important --- value. Our newest addition to this feature-packed series is a 20-60x60...
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            Retail: $946.50
            Price: $449.99


            Burris High Country 15-45x50 Spotting Scope
            BURRIS High Country 15-45x50 Spotting Scope (300111)
            Item #: BUR-300111 - The High Country 15-45x50 spotting scope has handsome and stealthy rubberized, waterproof exteriors and sharp, fully multi- coated lenses. BURRIS High Country 15-45x50 Spotting Scope Model 300111 Burris has always believed a sportsman shouldn't have to spend a week's pay for reliable spotting optics. The new High Country 15-45x50...
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              Retail: $188.00
              Price: $119.00


              Burris High Country 20-60x60 Spotting Scope Picture1
              BURRIS High Country 20-60x60 Spotting Scope (300112)
              Item #: BUR-300112 - The High Country 20-60x60 spotting scope has handsome and stealthy rubberized, waterproof exteriors and sharp, fully multi- coated lenses. BURRIS High Country 20-60x60 Spotting Scope Model 300112 Burris has always believed a sportsman shouldn't have to spend a week's pay for reliable spotting optics. The new High Country 20-60x60...
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                Retail: $245.00
                Price: $149.99


                Burris 25-75x70 Spotting Scope XTS-2575
                BURRIS XTS-2575 25-75x70 Spotting Scope (300101)
                Item #: BUR-300101 - A high performance Cassegrain-style mirror system design allows to offer this high-magnification, high-resolution 25-75x70 spotting scope in an extremely lightweight, compact configuration. BURRIS XTS-2575 25-75x70 Spotting Scope Model 300101 The XTS-2575 5-75x70 spotting scope (300101) features a cassigrain-style mirror system design that permits high quality resolution at extremely...
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                  Retail: $377.00
                  Price: $269.00


                  Bushnell Spotting Scope 12-36x50 Compact Sentry Tripod
                  BUSHNELL 12-36x50 Sentry Compact Spotting Scope w/Tripod (789332)
                  Item #: BUS-789332 - The Sentry 12-36x50 spotting scope is a tight little bundle of full-size brightness and clarity that will go hard and go virtually anywhere. The Sentry 12-36x50 spotting scope (789332) is a tight little bundle of full-size brightness and clarity that will go hard and go virtually anywhere. Its multi-coated optics give you great visual...
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                    Retail: $180.00
                    Price: $149.95


                    Bushnell Spotting Scope 18-36x50 Sentry Camo Tripod
                    BUSHNELL 18-36x50 Sentry Spotting Scope, Camo Finish (781837)
                    Item #: BUS-781837 - The Sentry 18-36x50 spotting scope is a tight little bundle of full-size brightness and clarity that will go hard and go virtually anywhere. The Sentry 18-36x50 spotting scope (781837) is a tight little bundle of full-size brightness and clarity that will go hard and go virtually anywhere. Its multi-coated optics give you great visual...
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                      Retail: $160.00
                      Price: $139.99


                      Bushnell Discoverer 15-60x60 Spotting Scope
                      BUSHNELL Discoverer 15-60x60 Spotting Scope (781700)
                      Item #: BUS-781700 - The Discoverer 15-60x60 spotting scope is ideal for budding nature enthusiasts. It offers multi-coated optics for impressive optical performance at an impressive price. The Discoverer 15-60x60 spotting scope (781700) offers multi-coated optics for impressive optical performance. This model is ideal for budding nature enthusiasts, it is a real performer for the...
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                        Retail: $267.00
                        Price: $229.99


                        Bushnell Spotting Scope 15-45x50 Elite
                        BUSHNELL Elite 15-45x60 Spotting Scope (781548P)
                        Item #: BUS-781548P - The Elite 15-45x60 spotting scope is one of the most rugged and robust models. It has a compact size for great versatility. The Elite 15-45x60 spotting scope (781548P) is one of the most rugged and robust Bushnel scopes. It has a compact size for great versatility. Enjoy the view from the peak of optical achievement with...
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                          Retail: $590.00
                          Price: $399.99


                          Bushnell Spotting Scope 20-60x70 Elite Straight
                          BUSHNELL Elite 20-60x70 Spotting Scope (782670P)
                          Item #: BUS-782670P - The Elite 20-60x70 spotting scope features ED prime extra-low dispersion glass, premium BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated lenses which deliver flawless color fidelity, ultra-crisp images and optimum light transmission. Enjoy the view from the peak of optical achievement with the Elite 20-60x70 spotting scope (782670P). It gives you a vantage from the world’s high point of brightness, clarity and edge-to-edge...
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                            Retail: $800.00
                            Price: $468.99


                            Bushnell Elite 20-60x80 Spotting Scopes
                            BUSHNELL Elite 20-60x80 Spotting Scope (780080)
                            Item #: BUS-780080 - Using prime, Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Fluorite glass and premium BaK-4 porro prisms, the Elite 20-60x80 spotting scope provides amazing color resolution and contrast, and virtually NO chromatic aberration or color-fringing. BUSHNELL Elite 20-60x80 Spotting Scope Model 780080 Details have never looked so perfect. Destined to set new standards of clarity and dependability, the Elite 20-60x80 spotting scopes (780080) are...
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                              Retail: $1,200.00
                              Price: $749.99


                              Bushnell Elite 20-60x80 Spotting Scopes
                              BUSHNELL Elite 20-60x80 Spotting Scopes (788045)
                              Item #: BUS-788045 - The Elite 20-60x80 spotting scopes with ED Prime Extra-Low Dispersion Fluorite glass and premium BaK-4 porro prisms offer extraordinary brightness and color fidelity. Details have never looked so perfect. Destined to set new standards of clarity and dependability, the Elite 20-60x80 spotting scopes (788045) are engineered with only the finest materials. With ED...
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                                Retail: $1,200.00
                                Price: $849.95


                                Bushnell Legened Elite HD Spotting Scope 15-45x60 Elite
                                BUSHNELL Legend Ultra HD 15-45x60mm Spotting Scope (785460ED)
                                Item #: BUS-785460ED - The Legend Ultra HD Spotting Scope 15-45x60mm is everything you've ever wanted in a spotting scope. Perfect for Hunting or Birding. EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED IN A SPOTTING SCOPE. Well, almost everything. Getting a B&C whitetail or rare bird species in it is your job But we make the task as easy as possible with bright,...
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                                  Retail: $590.00
                                  Price: $359.99


                                  Bushnell NatureView 15-45x60 Spotting Scopes
                                  BUSHNELL NatureView 15-45x60 Spotting Scope (781645)
                                  Item #: BUS-781645 - The NatureView 15-45x60 spotting scope is ideal for naturalists and bird-watchers from the field to the backyard. Fully-coated optics brighten the picture and a wide field-of-view keeps the whole performance in frame. In fact, it even includes a camera adapter for telephotography. Aptly suited for the backcountry or the back porch, the compact NatureView 15-45x60 spotting scope (781645) gives naturalists and birders a window on the world at a realistic price. With this...
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                                    Retail: $190.00
                                    Price: $154.95


                                    Bushnell Sentry 18-36x50 Spotting Scope
                                    BUSHNELL Sentry 18-36x50 Spotting Scope (781836)
                                    Item #: BUS-781836 - Delivering big scope performance in a compact, lightweight package the Sentry 18-36x50 spotting scope provides impressive light transmission and image brightness. If you think bigger is better, have a look through the Sentry 18-36x50 spotting scope (781836). Delivering big scope performance in a compact, lightweight package, the fully coated optics provide...
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                                      Retail: $160.00
                                      Price: $129.99


                                      Bushnell Spacemaster 15-45x50 Angled Spotting Scopes Picture1
                                      BUSHNELL Spacemaster 15-45x50 Angled Spotting Scopes (787345)
                                      Item #: BUS-787345 - Premium engineering and fully coated optics of the Spacemaster 15-45x50 spotting scopes promise outstanding image quality. With a telescoping design that packs down ultra-small, this model is easy to tote when the trail is a challenge. True ecstasy for the eyes often occurs when the rest of your body is screaming for reprieve. Compact, collapsible Spacemaster 15-45x50 spotting scopes (787345) are ideal optics for those who realize...
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                                        Retail: $190.00
                                        Price: $149.99


                                        Bushnell Spacemaster 20-45x60 Spotting Scopes Picture1
                                        BUSHNELL Spacemaster 20-45x60 Spotting Scopes (781822)
                                        Item #: BUS-781822 - The Spacemaster 20-45x60 spotting scopes feature precision optics with a powerful magnification range and an improved design that excels in foul weather and rough conditions. With a telescoping design that packs down ultra-small, the Spacemaster 20-45x60 spotting scopes (781822) are easy to tote when the trail is a challenge. And your efforts are rewarded with bright,...
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                                          Retail: $400.00
                                          Price: $329.95


                                          Bushnell Spotting Scope 15-45x50 Sportview Tripod
                                          BUSHNELL Sportview 15-45x50 Spotting Scope w/Tripod (781545)
                                          Item #: BUS-781545 - The Sportview 15-45x50 spotting scope comes with fully coated optics, rugged construction and a variable zoom eyepiece. For those ready for the satisfaction only a Bushnell spotting scope can provide, there's the Sportview 15-45x50 spotting scope (BS781545). This model gives you quality while keeping your budget on...
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                                            Retail: $118.00
                                            Price: $94.95


                                            Bushnell Spotting Scope 20-60x60 Sportview Tripod
                                            BUSHNELL Sportview 20-60x60 Spotting Scope w/Tripod (782061)
                                            Item #: BUS-782061 - The Sportview 20-60x60 spotting scope suits the needs of virtually any outdoor enthusiast. This model comes standard with crisp, clear fully coated optics, a tripod and a hard carrying case. The Sportview 20-60x60 spotting scope (782061) suits the needs of virtually any outdoor enthusiast. This model comes standard with crisp, clear fully coated optics, tripod and hard carrying case. A...
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                                              Retail: $150.00
                                              Price: $109.95


                                              Firefield FF11016K Spotting Scope
                                              Firefield 12-36x50SE Spotting Scope Kit (FF11016K)
                                              Item #: FF11016K - The Firefield 12-36x50SE Spotting Scope Kit is perfect for tactical and target spotting. The FF11016K features fully multi-coated optics with a built in sunshade for added protection against the sun's brightness.. Firefield 12-36x50SE Spotting Scope Kit Model FF11016K The Firefield 12-36x50SE Spotting Scope Kit is blazing a new trail in the spotting scope category. A practical, yet sophisticate design is the...
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                                                Retail: $71.99
                                                Price: $57.99


                                                Firefield FF11018K Spotting Scope
                                                Firefield 20-60x60SE Spotting Scope Kit (FF11018K)
                                                Item #: FF11018K - The Firefield 20-60x60SE Spotting Scope Kit’s high magnification gives you the ability to see detailed images at long ranges. FireField 20-60x60SE Spotting Scope Kit Model FF11018K The Firefield 20-60x60SE Spotting Scope Kit is blazing a new trail in spotting scope category. A practical, yet elegant design is the...
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                                                  Retail: $95.99
                                                  Price: $79.00


                                                  Firefield FF11011K Spotting Scope
                                                  Firefield 20x50 Spotting Scope FF11011K
                                                  Item #: FF11011K - : The Firefield 20x50 Spotting Scope is equipped with a quick focus system that allows for zeroing in on short or long distances and perfect for shooting on the range. Firefield 12-36x50SE Spotting Scope Kit Model FF11016K The Firefield 20x50 is blazing a new trail in the spotting scope category. A practical, yet elegant, design is the foundation on which the...
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                                                    Retail: $35.99
                                                    Price: $37.99


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                                                    SPOTTING SCOPES

                                                    A Spotting Scope is a portable telescope, optimized for the observation of terrestrial objects. The magnification of a spotting scope is typically on the order of 20X to 60X. Other common features include:
                                                    • somewhat "rugged" or rubber-armoured design
                                                    • convenient mounting for attaching to a tripod
                                                    • ergonomically designed and located knob for focus control
                                                    • tethered elastomeric lens cap
                                                    • a range of eyepieces to give different magnifications, or a variable "zoom" eyepiece to give a range of magnifications (e.g. 20-60X)

                                                    The light gathering power of a spotting scope is determined by the width of the objective lens, typically between 55 and 80 mm. All else being equal, the larger the objective, the more heavy and expensive the telescope.

                                                    There are three types of spotting scope: "straight-through" spotting scopes (the eyepiece is one the same axis as the body of the spotting scope), "angled" spotting scopes (the eyepiece is at an angle of about 45 degrees to the body of the spotting scope), and, rarely, a more complex, shoulder-mounted design. Straight-through spotting scope are easier to use from, say, inside a car, while angled spotting scopes are more comfortable for tall people and more easily shared by people of different heights.

                                                    The choice of the eyepiece lens determines the overall magnification. The best magnification is decided by a number of factors. Magnifications of less than 20X are unusual, as (much cheaper and lighter) binoculars or monoculars can provide this. Magnifications of more than 80X lead to poorer brightness and, even on a tripod, shake can be a problem. The field of view is also limited.

                                                    Usually for birdwatching, 20X or 40X spotting scopes are favoured. This gives a good field of view and a bright image. Amongst aircraft spotters the term "pole" is used as a shorthand expression meaning telescope. The related verb "to pole-off" therefore means reading some identication marks of an aeroplane by using a telescope. Other users might employ the same slang term.

                                                    Spotting scope manufacturers fall into several groups. At the top end of the market, it is generally accepted that three manufacturers compete strongly for the ultimate in quality: Swarovski are the most expensive of all, closely followed by Leica, and Zeiss. Several manufacturers produce spotting scopes that are generally thought to be of almost equal quality to the top three, but at about half the price, among them Alpen, Nikon and Yukon.