A new look at iron sights
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Although modern hunters can avail themselves of the most reliable and accurate rifles with optical scopes, some of them are returning to classic "iron" sights, nostalgic for the days of hunting rather than "harvesting" game. Iron sights are used traditionally on blackpowder rifles, but are now becoming available on modern rifles.
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 2001
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Binoculars for the field: bigger isn't always better
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Hunters should own a variety of different binoculars depending on the terrain and distance of their usual quarry. Magnification is only part of the equation; ways of evaluating diffraction (fuzziness or image degradation) are analyzed.
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 2001
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Optics for whitetails
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Advice is presented on the use of optical scopes to increase a hunter's chances of killing a whitetail buck deer. A light low powered glass in recommended for the best results.
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 2000
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