The scopes in this category are all under $1,000. While we appreciate that shelling out hundreds of dollars might be a squeeze, if not impossible, for some birders, we just haven’t found a $100 scope that’s worth the money. For those looking for a bargain, we recommend the Celestron Trailseeker, which scored quite well and costs $280. (You might also consider buying a used scope on eBay, but proceed with caution.) While we’d initially planned to only highlight the top five scorers in each category, we bent the rules for this one. Not only did it have the most models—we tested 10—but three of the best performers earned nearly identical scores, separated by only three-hundredths of a point. Once you've perused these budget-friendly options, check out the top picks for the other two categories in our complete 约炮视频 Guide to Scopes. Celestron Regal M2 6254 Price: $770 Score: 7.6 The takeaway: One reviewer summed up nearly everyone’s take: “Really...