VORTEX DIAMONDBACK HD 20-60X85MM STRAIGHT/ ANGLED SPOTTING SCOPE, £559

This new Diamondback is one of the more affordable big scopes on the market. It comes with a bigger objective and HD glass – for extra brightness and a clearer image, and a new eyepiece with a field of view that’s up to 20% wider. It’s fully waterproof, argon purged, rubber armoured, and has Armortek coating to protect the glass. Supplied with a neoprene stayon-case and unlimited lifetime warranty. 406mm long (straight is 400mm). 1730g (straight is 1740g). www. newprouk. co.uk