It’s hard to underestimate what kind of accomplishment it is to shoot accurately beyond 1,000 yards. It requires a little bit of talent, but also a whole lot of patient, long hours of practice. It also requires access to top-notch equipment capable of making something more than half a mile away feel much, much closer. […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to birding, nothing beats a good old-fashioned pair of binoculars. Right? Well, that depends on who you ask. Although binoculars are associated as a birder’s tool of choice, there are many out there who’d disagree. Using a monocular or spotting scope can be just as advantageous— if not more — than using […]
Continue readingBirds are truly majestic creatures, and if you wish to see them in all of their glory, you’re going to need some quality optics that can bring you close to the action when you’re standing far away. You’re looking for binoculars with a bright, clear image and accurate color representation so you can see all […]
Continue readingLow-priced tickets sometimes mean you can’t clearly make out the action on the field. However, a good pair of binoculars can transform those tickets into a great experience, without paying hundreds of dollars for a better seat. Our reviews of the best binoculars for sporting events cover each one from lens to eyepiece, so you […]
Continue readingMany people use telescopes to watch birds or study the stars. Telescopes come in all shapes and sizes and can be extremely expensive. Shopping for one can be complex because of the price and the sheer number of them on the market. We have reviewed many different scopes that are under $500, so pretty much […]
Continue readingYou could get a spotting scope that costs more than $2000, or you could go cheap and find one for less than $200. Either way, it can be hard to tell if you’re getting good value. After all, it’s sometimes unclear what separates a $2000 spotting scope from a $200 one. The good news is […]
Continue readingThere’s no way around it. Spotting scopes are expensive, and if you need one, you’re going to be shelling out hundreds or thousands of dollars. Or, so they say. As it turns out, you can get a great spotting scope for less than $500, which will have many of the features that you’d expect on […]
Continue readingYou may think that you need to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to get a quality spotting scope. However, that simply isn’t the case. These days you can get a spotting scope that does everything for which you’re looking. You can find lightweight spotting scopes, crystal-clear optics, and great magnification for less than $100. […]
Continue readingRangefinders are used by hunters, golfers, and surveyors. All these different activities will require various features in the rangefinder itself. There are so many rangefinders on the market that just looking at them can confuse you, so we reviewed a lot of them and have come up with a list of eight that are great […]
Continue readingGetting the right rangefinder binoculars can sometimes seem like an impossible task. Sometimes you see them go for hundreds or thousands of dollars and think that there aren’t any more affordable options. Or you’ve seen some that carry high price tags but don’t live up to expectations. The good news is that it doesn’t have […]
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