“hunting binocular”

The world is so full of binoculars these days the choices become bewildering, especially since most hunters can’t afford to spend more than $2,000 on a super-binocular. Luckily, the quality of moderately priced binoculars keeps improving, and a good example is the new, made-in-America Trijicon HD 8x42.

Steiner has kicked off its SHOT Show 2016 announcements with the introduction of the new HX Series. Four variations will be available: 8x42, 10x42, 10x56 and 15x56.

Designed to be offer a new class of hunting binocular, the HX Series incorporates some of Steiner's finest technology, all while trying to maintain a price point that American hunters could warm up to.

Here's the gear you'll need before hitting the deer woods this season.

The new Tract Toric utilizes top-grade Schott HT glass lenses multi-coated with anti-reflection coatings for improved image quality and superior light transmission values. The result is enhanced contrast—crisp, bright, razor-sharp images with minimal flare and glare, even when looking at or near the rising or setting sun.

Leupold’s new RBX-3000 HD combines exceptional glass with ranging capabilities of 3,000 yards, and features an on-board atmospheric sensor that displays temperature, air pressure and humidity.

We found the Optika LR to be just what we demand in a laser rangefinding binocular: a perfectly functional, high-quality binocular and an equally high-functioning laser rangefinder that hasn’t added confusing bulk or weight.