I need help choosing a BUDGET spotting scope!!!

[hmbleservant]

The farthest that I will spot is 600 yds...Just need to identify sex and general size of whitetail. What is the CHEAPEST I can get into one that will do the job?

I plan on getting a nice one later, but I need one ASAP and just dont have the money to spend

What are my options? Thanks

 

[trebark]

While there are probably cheaper spotting scopes in the world, the Bushnell Sentry is inexpensive and would do a decent job.

Bushnell 18-36x50 Sentry Spotting Scope

If you have the advantage of time, check spotting scopes out on eBay. I bought several of these Bushnell Sentrys for ~$50 shipped.

 

[trebark]

Here's a Bushnell on ebay that's about to sell for ~$60..

[ame=http://cgi.ebay.com/Bushnell-Sentry-spotting-scope-w-case-18-36x50-mm-/320715687929?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aac2507f9]Bushnell Sentry spotting scope w/ case (18 - 36x50 mm) | eBay[/ame]

 

[Tikkamike]

the Leupold compact gold ring would be my choice. its a 30x I believe

 

[High Country]

Vortex Nomad. Good glass for the money. Pretty cheap compared to what's out there, but its more like $300 than the $60 option above.....