What should a wise shooter choose for a trip to the target range? I have heard this perplexing question asked often. To decide what is the most useful and practical tool for the job, let’s look at some important points before I announce my personal pick. Let’s examine this question together with the facts about both binoculars and spotting scopes. …
Almost everyone who does outdoor activities needs a good pair of binoculars. By bringing nature closer to us, binoculars drastically increase the beauty we observe. However, a bad pair of binoculars is as good as dirt… you need the best you can get, and since you’re reading this article I assume you need the best 8×42 binoculars you can get! …
“Optics Empire, what’s the best .22LR scope for target shooting?” There has been a massive wave of folks asking us this question recently. At first, we were answering these questions individually, but over time we became overloaded with them. To solve our problem, Adam Jones, a knowledgeable sharpshooter, decided to write this article for us and post it here. It …
If you have ever used binoculars for fishing, you know that a good pair can make a surprisingly big difference. This article will review what to look for in fishing binoculars and recommend three different pairs of binoculars at three different price points. (To see the review, scroll below the “What to Look for in Fishing Binoculars” section.) Let’s get …
I love nature, and started taking note of my natural surroundings at a relatively young age. That’s when I began to notice the plethora of different species of plants and animals, and how they related to each other. It naturally followed that I would need some type of visual magnification, especially for the observation of the members of the Animal …
Since the 1890’s, porro prism binoculars have been known to be a great, standard option for anyone looking for a good pair of binoculars. They can be used for viewing nature, birding, hunting, hiking, or anything else you wish, so you can never go wrong with a good pair of porro prism binoculars. The first binoculars I ever used were …
This article was written by Adam Jones, a freelance writer for Optics Empire. He is a fantastic analyst that specializes in researching and writing comprehensive articles. He also happens to have a large amount of knowledge on optics and the outdoors. When going backpacking, you need a good pair of binoculars to fully experience the beauty of the things you …
Binoculars are an investment, and generally a very expensive one. When you’ve never used binoculars before, the idea of investing and learning how to use them can be overwhelming to tackle. Or maybe you’ve used borrowed pairs on guided tours, but always had a trained professional with you to answer questions or help you with focusing. It’s a bit daunting …
Many people want a pair of birding binoculars that is lightweight so they can hold them for longer periods of time. Typically, light binoculars are cheaper and not as good, but we have done extensive research and have found lightweight binoculars that are great value. Why would we make this list, you may ask? I was on a trip …
Going on a safari is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Thus, you want to make sure you get everything you can out of it. To get the maximum value from a safari, you must use a pair of binoculars. Going on a safari without binoculars is like going to church without a bible; you won’t be able to follow …
