Spotting scopes are long-range, high-powered telescopes built for day use, allowing you to see far-away objects in great detail. As an integral tool in many outdoor pursuits, understanding the best ...

The best spotting scopes for birding allow you to see incredible detail in the field when birdwatching. These are our favorites from Vortex, Athlon, and more.

We took a lineup of 15 spotters into the field to find the best spotting scopes for hunting. Here are the winners for different pursuits and budgets based on our extensive testing..

Spotting scopes vary in their specifications, optics, durability, and other features, and your needs will vary based on your preferences and on how you plan to use your spotting scope.

Spotting scopes are widely used in a wide range of outdoor activities, both tranquil and action-packed ones. Though it might seem like the only difference between various models is the name of the ...

Our expert picks the best spotting scopes—from Celestron, Nikon, and others—for hunters, stargazers, birders, target shooters, and more.

Is Leica’s Televid HD 82 spotting scope worth looking into as an alternative to its even pricier APO-Televid range?

I'm going to track and observe wolves in Yellowstone in March with a group of biologists. Do you recommend binoculars and/or a spotting scope? What models? My budget is mid-range, from $250 to ...

Winchester’s new spotting scopes also come standard with a bench tripod and a sling-equipped carrying case, and a small compass has been cleverly incorporated into the objective’s lens cap.

FAIRBANKS — David Sowards was sighting his rifle in for an upcoming sheep hunt earlier this month when he accidentally walked off and left his spotting scope on a shooting ...