Considering a Spotting Scope? Read this First!

If you have a good, quality pair of binoculars, why in the world would you need to have a spotting scope? For one, a spotting scope is ideal anytime that you want more magnification than your binoculars can provide. They are virtually a small telescope that has been modified in such a way that it can be used during the day. It is mounted on a small, photo tripod, and is usually built to be both water and fog proof.

Spotting scopes are used often for bird watching, hunting, viewing landscapes and wildlife, and for surveillance. They are used frequently to score targets on archery, rifle and pistol ranges, and are also used with an assortment of cameras to take long distance photos.

As you browse through the spotting scopes on our site, you might be wondering what some of these numbers mean and what the difference is between them. One thing that you will notice that is common with nearly all of them is that they each have 3 numbers. The first set of numbers represents the range of the magnification, and the final number is the size of the lens in the front. Therefore, if you are looking at the Alpen Waterproof 15-45x60 spotting scope, that means that the zoom magnification features a range of 15-45x and the diameter of the front lens is 60mm.

Even with a spotting scope, heat waves, humidity, dust, wind, and other atmospheric conditions can limit your range of magnification leaving things looking blurry, no matter how much magnification you are using. On a clear, calm day you can see great distances and, at times, even tiny details such as facial features, up to a mile or more away.

There are advantages of using a spotting scope. One of the primary advantages is that it allows people to observe wildlife from an animal-friendly distance without causing any distress to the animals. You can use them to identify a specific bird in a large flock, distinguish one species of bird from another and spot birds in the distance.

When used to capture images, because of the higher magnification, a spotting scope can produce those brilliantly colored, high-contrast photos that we all love to look at. The optical design and stability make them comparable to, and in many cases, better than a high quality camera with a telephoto lens.

The purchase of a spotting scope is sure to open up a world of new opportunities for you. It will add a whole new dimension to everything you enjoy doing from bird watching, to hunting, and photography. It may take a bit to adjust to using the spotting scope versus your binoculars, but it will be well worth your efforts!

Additionally, each one of the Alpen Spotting Scopes ship for FREE from Milonajo Enterprises!

Who is Milonajo Enterprises?

We at Milonajo Enterprises are outdoorsman (and women!) who decided to start selling the hunting, camping and dog training supplies that we like to use. We decided to start selling on the Internet because we were finding that many places were either inflating the price or were constantly out of stock when it came time to buy our gear. We began selling online in 2008 and that is when our store, Milonajo Enterprises was born.

We carry an extensive line of items featuring many products for camping, hunting, and dog training. You will find that our little family owned store offers prices that are extremely reasonable and competitive. We do this, not just to make a buck, but because we believe everyone should be able to afford to enjoy the outdoors.

We try to carry a large variety of the many products that we stock. If you are in need of new binoculars, you will be pleased with our selection! At Milonajo Enterprises you will find Alpen, Burris, Bushnell, and Pentax. As proud Authorized Alpen dealers, we're pleased to announce that, until further notice, Alpen will donate a percentage of each sale of PINK binoculars to Breast Cancer Awareness. Binoculars make a great gift for kids and adults! They are perfect for hunting, bird watching, or to have handy at sporting events. At these prices, you can grab them for the whole family!

For the entire month of January, 2011, we are offering FREE SHIPPING on all of the TimberTall tree stands! Simply enter the code of "FS" during checkout to receive your free shipping discount!  We are also happy to announce our presence on Facebook! You can visit us there by clicking here: Milonajo Fan Page. When you "like" us, you will receive a special discount, available to our Facebook fans only! When you join us on Facebook, you will be one of the first to know about any sales or promotions and you will be the first to know when we stock a new item! Join us and feel free to share your favorite nature photos and even a fun story or two! We welcome your input!

When you visit us online, stop by our Outfitters Page! We have great resources if you want to book a big hunt! Let us know if you want to add your banner to our page. We look forward to having you join us while we grow in 2011!