Don't skimp, you will love the better end optics! Have you ever seen a skunk blink at 40 yards in fading light. Or a big fat tick on the side of a doe? You can see antlers with anything, the good optics will change the way you look at wildlife. My wife and I have 3 different Leica's, 4 different Swarvoski and the rest we don't use. Spotting scopes, range finding bino's, binoculars & scopes. We are just blue collar workers with no rich family. Watch eBay and snipers hide you'll find a deal and never regret it. If they are bought right, you can always sell them off and trade up later. Just My Opinion.
