Informs the reader about what kind of performance to look for in optics, and how to use them to improve their hunting experience. This book presents and assesses several kinds of products, along with detailed photographs.

Good optics can make or break a hunt just as shooting skills and rifle selection can. And while most hunters often spend more money on optical equipment than they do rifles, they usually know little about "glass." Having a proper handle on hunting optics is essential for any hunter and having a good binocular and a riflescope vastly improve a hunter's focus and range. The Field & Stream Hunting Optics Handbook takes all of the guesswork out of choosing binoculars, riflescopes, and rangefinders by explaining what kind of performance to look for in optics and how to choose an optic that will fulfill specific hunting needs.After thousands of hours spent afield using many good (and some bad) optics, author Thomas McIntyre has gained an understanding of both the level of optical performance hunters require and a historical perspective on the development of the optical devices suited for hunting. He distills all that knowledge in this easy-to-follow handbook.