Spotting Scopes

The greatest aspect of my job is getting to play hooky every now and then to take optics and gear in the field and put them to the test. I recently got a wild hair to compare some of the...

When it comes to making an optics purchase, there’s nobody better to consult than the pros at Outdoorsmans. With decades of experience and thorough knowledge of every product that leaves the shop, you won’t find better information anywhere related to...

One of the more common questions we get here at Outdoorsmans is whether or not a customer should add a magnifying extender to their spotting scope kit.  Magnifying extenders are adapters that you can add to certain spotting scopes to...

Glassing with a spotting scope is a completely different beast than binoculars and therefore may require more of an investment or just a different approach to how you set up your tripod. If you have a compact and lightweight spotting...

So, you’ve heard about Swarovski’s mythical device called the BTX and you’re wondering if it’s worth buying? Read on, and you’ll get an objective look at what makes this optic so special. A spotting scope is critical for most instances...

This is a question that we get asked almost every day, and there is a good reason why. Spotting scopes are expensive! For most people it isn't a piece of equipment that they buy right off the bat. They buy...