Spotting scope advice

[DirtyDawg]

I've never owned a spotting scope. My wife wants one because every time we go to Yellowstone we inevitably end up at a place where groups have their scopes setup and are watching bears snack on a carcass, wolf pups playing, etc.

I see a Nikon 16-48 x 65 on sale locally for $220 (reg $300) not sure if that's a good deal, a decent scope for a beginner or what to look for.

I want a good beginner scope, not too cheap but not $9,000+ either.

Any tips here at TPF?

 

[Designer]

Sounds good to me. Can you post a link to it please?

 

[DirtyDawg]

All I have is a coupon from a mailer I received.

 

[Designer]

Here's a review: Nikon Prostaff 16-48X65 Spotting Scope Review

I'd get it.

 

[table1349]

You might take a look at this. I bit more expensive but on sale right now.

Celestron Ultima 100 Spotting Scope 52252 w Free S H 100mm Spoting scopes Celestron