Among the scopes that get great reviews from birding sites are the top-grade Pentax. They are not the handiest for some hunting, but have used them enough to know they have fantastic optics. However, as with many other fine spotters, they work best with certain eyepieces, especially fixed-power--which are not the best for hunting in various light conditions.
But GREAT glass! If you are sitting and glassing long distances, they work very well for hunting.
