LEICA GEOVID 10×42 HD-B 3000 review
I am always looking for ways to make my gear list shorter. Anytime we can take something into the field that does multiple tasks, we will have a simpler...
Nikon HG vs Swarovski CL Compact Binocular Review
While often bigger is better, both Nikon and Swarovski have packed their compact binos with high-end glass while keeping the form factor small and light.This originally started as a...
Nikon Fieldscope ED 50mm Compact Spotter Review
I have a long history of matching glass to the hunt I'm on. I don't like being over-glassed any more than I like being over-gunned. Sure, if you only...
Nikon Monarch M5 3-12x42SF Riflescope Review
Earlier this year I was looking for a lightweight, mid-range riflescope when the Nikon Monarch M5 3-12x42SF caught my eye. By mid-range I mean distances I can correct for...
Novagrade Double Gripper Digiscope Adapter Review
"A picture or it didn’t happen..." appears to be the new mantra in the hunting community. Gone are the days of adding a few inches of antler to that...
Swarovski ATX/BTX Review
I have been using Swarovski’s flagship ATX spotting scope with 85mm objective since I originally reviewed it in 2013. In the meantime, I still haven’t found a better hunting...
Outdoorsmans Fluid Head Review
Tripods and tripod heads are often overlooked when putting together gear for the season. The unfortunate thing about that is without a sturdy platform, your high dollar optics aren’t...
Thirty Days to One Thousand Yards
“Thirty Days to One Thousand”, pretty catchy title right? I thought it might spark your curiosity, but the value of the title ends there. The entire process only took...
The Maven B.5 18×56 Binoculars
Last year while visiting the Maven’s world headquarters in Lander, Wyoming, the Maven guys showed me a prototype of what would become the B.5’s. What excited me about these...
Zeiss V4 Riflescope Review
There is a donut hole in the long-range, exposed turret scope market. The options have grown for the sub-$1000 and the $1500-plus categories, but it's a little thin in...