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Optics are among the most expensive gear items that hunters use. We want a crystal clear scope on our rifle, handy binoculars, and a powerful spotter. Oh, and don’t forget the rangefinders, red dots, ...

You certainly know about binoculars and telescopes for magnifying faraway objects. But consider their in-between sibling, spotting scopes. They’re the sweet spot of specialty optics, letting you zoom ...

I really want to see birds and other animals up close. What are the most powerful binoculars I can get? They’re bulkier and heavier than binoculars, but to look an elk in the eye at 2,000 yards, ...

There are a few things that serious hunters and shooters know: Good optics make a huge difference. Good optics aren’t cheap. We don’t only review the best binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You certainly know about binoculars and telescopes for magnifying faraway objects. But consider their ...

The Vortex Optics Viper HD 8x42 were the best binoculars for birding in my larger review of the best binoculars. Ahead, learn more about why these binoculars were perfect for spotting winged wildlife.