Spotting scopes for birding are often overshadowed by binoculars—the usual choice of optics by birdwatchers everywhere. But what many don’t know is the role spotting scopes play in birding. Sure, ...

I always used my 10×42 binoculars to spot western critters, and I never had a problem doing so. It wasn’t until I was hunting with my good buddy and stone-cold elk killer, Grafton Singer, that I ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A good spotting scope is your ticket to a close-up, detailed picture of wildlife, ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › While binoculars tend to top out at a magnification power of about 10 times the size of ...