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Optics for the Hunter [Hardcover]

John Barsness (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews) |

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Publication Date: November 8, 1999

Finally--a book that explains everything the average hunter should know about buying and using modern optics!

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Product Details

Hardcover: 225 pages
Publisher: Safari Press (November 8, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1571571566
ISBN-13: 978-1571571564
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #886,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Optics for the Hunter, March 22, 2000

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This is one of the best books on optics I have ever encountered. It is filled with knowledge for the layman, but it is detailed enough to satisfy the expert. Barsness walks the reader through the pros and cons of various styles and brands of binoculars, rifle scopes, spotting scopes, and rangefinders. He does not hesitate to make explicit comparisons between various makes and models, and he helps the reader make informed decisions about quality vs. price. Do yourself a favor and study this book before buying another piece of optics-related equipment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tells you all you need to know about scopes & binoculars, November 26, 2000

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My friend turned me on to this book. It really does have everything you need to know before buying rifle scopes and binocular. Easy to understand objective opinions on all hunting optics. If your in the market for optics or you need to know where your currently owned optics fit in, then you'll want this book. Highly Recommended. AAA+++

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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful Book, January 19, 2003

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I found Optics for the Hunter to be educational. I learned several bits of information that helped me feel like I was making an educated decision in purchasing both a binocular and rifle scope. It does not really help you choose between the various products within a mfg line (like between the various Leupold models) you'll have to figure that out for your self.

It does provide valuable info on mounting scopes as well. I am glad I bought it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good start point for those who wants beguin to understand hunting optics
If you want to understand some of the basics of the shooting and hunting optics, this is almost the only book that focuses in that question. Read more

Published 27 days ago by MExtaniz

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read and better reference book
Optics for the Hunter is a book every hunter should read. It is often said that in optics, you get what you pay for. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Osu Sig

5.0 out of 5 stars Optics for the Hunter by John Barsness
I've only read the scope section so far. It has info that everyone should know but is not commonly known. You'll find out how scopes are built and what makes a good one. Read more

Published on May 8, 2009 by Wranglerdude

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, informative, and well-written
Most hunters and shooters have a dismal understanding of optics. For evidence, go to a shooting range or hunting camp and pay attention -- you'll see such absurdities as guys... Read more

Published on December 28, 2007 by Prof. CJ

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Practical Study of Hunting Optics
In spite of being a little dated this study of optic basics is extremely useful. After reading this book I understood more about optics and their performance than I could have... Read more

Published on September 10, 2007 by G. B. Hartsock

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!
Someone explains optics without trying to sound like a NASA rocket scientist. It's written in a clear, concise, down-to-earth style that manages to explain optics without causing... Read more

Published on August 25, 2006 by Phone Jockey

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