CVLIFE Rifle Scopes: Inexpensive But Do They Work?

CVLIFE 3-9x40 rifle scope
CVLIFE 3-9×40 rifle scope

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CVLIFE makes more than a dozen different styles of rifle scopes. You can find many of them (as of this writing) here on Amazon. The question is whether or not CVLIFE rifle scopes are worth even a little of your money.

In this overview and review of CVLIFE scopes, I’ll take a quick look at several of them to help you determine if a CVLIFE rifle scope is in your future or not. Continue reading “CVLIFE Rifle Scopes: Inexpensive But Do They Work?”

STYRKA 8×42 Binoculars: It’s All About the Warranty

STYRKA S9 Series 8x42 Binoculars
STYRKA S9 Series 8×42 Binoculars

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STYRKA, which means “strength” in Swedish, makes several lines of binoculars. What makes them different or special enough that you would select a pair of STYRKA 8×42 binoculars over those of any other brand?

Spoiler alert: Nothing much.

Nothing within the binoculars themselves, that is. There is another “feature” of these optics that is seriously worth considering though. That’s the warranty. Continue reading “STYRKA 8×42 Binoculars: It’s All About the Warranty”

Nikon LaserForce Rangefinder Binocular Review: The Latest and Greatest in 2018?

Nikon LaserForce RF binoculars
Nikon LaserForce RF binoculars

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Virtually all major optics manufacturers – Swarovski, Leica, and Zeiss, to mention just a few – make rangefinder binoculars. Even Nikon has their own RifleHunter 1000. So why would anyone come out with another model like the Nikon LaserForce rangefinder binocular?

Let’s take a look at the LaserForce to see why Nikon would attempt such a feat. Was it worth their time and effort or not? Continue reading “Nikon LaserForce Rangefinder Binocular Review: The Latest and Greatest in 2018?”

Millett Rifle Scopes Overview: High Quality in 5 Classes

Millett BK81001 Tactical Camo
Millett BK81001 Tactical Camo

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You can put Millett rifle scopes into 5 classes of optics. At least, that’s what Millett itself does on their website. They group their several offerings into Designated Marksman, Tactical, Long Range, Tactical Red Dot, and SP Red Dot classes.

You could probably argue that some of those groupings could be combined, but since the makers see them that way, I’ll stick to the same arrangement in this overview and review.

All but a few of the current Millett models have a listing on Amazon. If you’re in a hurry and just want to check the pricing and availability of these Millett scopes at Amazon, you can click (tap) the links in the list below. Continue reading “Millett Rifle Scopes Overview: High Quality in 5 Classes”

Eyeskey 8×42 Binoculars Review: What a Mess!

Eyeskey EK8561 8x42 binoculars
Eyeskey EK8561 8×42 binoculars

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Finding the right Eyeskey binoculars can be an adventure. To the best of my knowledge, Eyeskey is a Chinese company that is able to make optical equipment very cheaply. For example, you will usually be able to find Eyeskey 8×42 binoculars for less than $200.

This is not to say that they are poorly made. Apparently many people are very satisfied with their purchases. It’s just that finding the pair of Eyeskey binoculars that you really want can take a lot of work because the company doesn’t do a good job of telling you which model is which. In some cases, model numbers seem to be non-existent, making it very hard to tell which pair you’re looking at.

In this Eyeskey binoculars review, I’m going to try to clean up this mess as much as possible for 5 pairs of 8×42 Eyeskey binoculars. You can let me know later if you think I succeeded in this task. Continue reading “Eyeskey 8×42 Binoculars Review: What a Mess!”

Nikon LaserForce Rangefinder Binocular Review: The Latest and Greatest in 2017?

Nikon LaserForce RF binoculars
Nikon LaserForce RF binoculars

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Virtually all major optics manufacturers – Swarovski, Leica, and Zeiss, to mention just a few – make rangefinder binoculars. Even Nikon has their own RifleHunter 1000. So why would anyone come out with another model like the LaserForce rangefinder binocular?

Let’s take a look at the LaserForce to see why Nikon would attempt such a feat. Was it worth their time and effort or not? Continue reading “Nikon LaserForce Rangefinder Binocular Review: The Latest and Greatest in 2017?”

Leica Noctivid Binoculars Review: The Latest and Greatest?

Leica Noctivid 10x42 binoculars
Leica Noctivid 10×42 binoculars

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You may already be familiar with some of the other “-vid” optical offerings from Leica – the Geovids, Trinovids, Ultravids, Duovids, and Monovids. The latest and possibly greatest additions to the family are the Noctivid binoculars which come in the standard 8×42 and 10×42 sizes.

I’ll cover both of these sets of binoculars, which debuted in 2016, in this review as they are nearly identical. In fact, there are only 2 specifications that are different, and one of these is reportedly incorrect. Continue reading “Leica Noctivid Binoculars Review: The Latest and Greatest?”

The Ultimate Guide to Hand Feeding Birds: How To Make Feathered Friends

Feeing a nuthatch
Feeing a nuthatch

You may have heard of or have seen someone in your neighborhood or online who has a knack for getting wild birds to eat out of their hand, and you wondered how they managed to lure their feathered friends close enough to do so.

Actually, there’s no real “knack” to it. You just need a method of approach and some patience. I can’t bestow you with the required patience, but I can show you the method. Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Hand Feeding Birds: How To Make Feathered Friends”

The Only Tripod to Consider: Vanguard Alta Pro with 263AB 100 Kit

Vanguard Alta PRO
Vanguard Alta PRO

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There are so many decent tripods available, each with its own best this or best that. I’m just going to flat out recommended one of them – the Vanguard Alta Pro with the 263AB 100 Kit, which gives you the ballhead in addition to the tripod itself.

You can argue with me that there are better tripods for this reason and for that purpose, but overall most people will be more than happy with the Vanguard Alta Pro. It will more than likely satisfy your tripod needs for a long time to come.

So if you’re in a hurry and just want to check the pricing and availability of this Vanguard tripod at Amazon, click the link just below. Continue reading “The Only Tripod to Consider: Vanguard Alta Pro with 263AB 100 Kit”

SIG Sauer Zulu Series Binoculars Review: Take Your Pick

SIG Sauer Zulu9 Binoculars
SIG Sauer Zulu9 Binoculars

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SIG Sauer makes a lot of high-quality optics and firearms. Their Zulu Series of binoculars is among them. (I made brief mention of them earlier here. I’ve also told you about their line of rangefinders here.)

In the review, let’s take a closer look at the Zulu binoculars so you can have a better idea which, if any, of them are what you’ve been looking for in a fine pair of glasses.

If you are short on time and just want to check the availability and pricing of SIG Sauer Zulu binoculars on Amazon, you can click any of the links in the list just below. Continue reading “SIG Sauer Zulu Series Binoculars Review: Take Your Pick”