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Binocular Field of View Explained: How to Choose the Right FOV for Your Next Adventure
Binocular Field of View Explained: How to Choose the Right FOV for Your Next Adventure. Whether you’re glassing in wide-open terrain or in dense timber, understanding field of view (FOV) is essential to choosing the right binocular.
Understanding Eye Relief: How to Set Your Binocular Eyecups for a Clear, Full View
Understanding Eye Relief: How to Set Your Binocular Eyecups for a Clear, Full View. One of the most overlooked factors in achieving a full, crisp image through your binoculars is eye relief—and how you set your eyecups to match it.
Understanding Point of Impact Shift: Beyond the Scope
Understanding Point of Impact Shift: Beyond the Scope. At TRACT Optics, we’re often asked a familiar question: “Why was my rifle dead-on Monday, but off by Saturday?” It’s a frustrating experience for shooters—especially when they’ve invested in high-quality optics and expect consistent performance.
Mastering the Wind: Eagleman Reticle for Precise Valley Shots
Mastering the Wind: How the Eagleman Reticle and Eagle Ballistics App Improve Your Valley Shot. When it comes to long-range hunting in rugged terrain, few challenges rival the complexity of shooting across valleys.
Why Hunters Should Hold for Wind—Not Dial
Why Hunters Should Hold for Wind—Not Dial. James Eagleman at Barbour Creek will tell you that seconds matter. Game moves. Wind shifts. And the last thing you want is to lose sight of your target while fiddling with a windage knob.
Flight Time, Shot Placement, and the High-Shoulder Advantage: Lessons from James Eagleman
Flight Time, Shot Placement, and the High-Shoulder Advantage: Lessons from James Eagleman. When it comes to long-range hunting, precision isn’t just about hitting the target—it’s about understanding the bullet’s journey.
Properly Sighting In Your Rifle Scope
How to Properly Sight In Your Rifle Scope: A Step-by-Step Guide. Whether you’re preparing for hunting season or dialing in your gear for precision shooting, properly sighting in your rifle scope is essential for accuracy and confidence in the field.
Set Your Scope for Success
Set Your Scope for Success—Mastering Eye Relief Based on How You Hunt. Whether you’re gearing up for whitetail season in a blind or preparing for a backcountry elk hunt from prone positions, one detail can make or break your shot: proper eye relief.
FFP vs. SFP Rifle Scopes: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
FFP vs. SFP Rifle Scopes: What You Need to Know Before You Buy. 1950If you’re stepping into the world of rifle optics—whether for precision rimfire, long-range shooting, or hunting—you’ve likely encountered the terms first focal plane (FFP) and second focal plane (SFP). And if you’ve felt overwhelmed by the jargon, you’re not alone.
Trigger Pull vs. Follow-Through
Trigger Pull vs. Follow-Through: Rethinking Rifle Accuracy. In the world of precision shooting, certain techniques are treated as gospel—follow-through being one of them.
How-To Glass The West with a Tripod and TORIC Binoculars
How-To Glass the West with a Tripod and TORIC Binoculars. Zane Ketch, third-generation hunter and guide states that success hinges on what you can see—and how well you can see it. Whether you’re scanning timber for a bull elk or dissecting a distant hillside for a bedded buck, having a good set of binoculars is worth its weight in gold. But as seasoned hunter Zane Ketch reminds us, the real secret weapon isn’t just the optics—it’s the tripod and bino combination.