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What does John cover in Modern Hunting Optics?
A few people have asked why I haven’t written an “updated” optics book. Well, it’s because Modern Hunting Optics isn’t “out of date.” It was not written as a catalog/evaluation of every hunting optic available at the time, because such a book would be obsolete within a year or two, so would need to be updated frequently. Which is why I’ve turned down publishers who asked me to write such books.
Instead MHO explains the principles of optics and mechanics of rifle and spotting scopes, binoculars, and laser rangefinders—and how to evaluate them yourself, then use them in the field. None of that has changed.
- Hunting with a Spotting Scope
- Hunting Binoculars
- Testing Binoculars
- Testing Scopes
- Scope Adjustments
- Advanced Scope Mounting Techniques & Tools
- Reticle Placement & Parallax
- Reticles & Turrets
- And much much more
Jeremy F. –
Modern Hunting Optics is as good or better than [John’s] first effort [Optics for the Hunter]. New stuff in optics can get stale fast, and Modern Hunting Optics points out new technology and some of the stuff that was new 15 years ago but never caught on.
Bobby B. –
The 200-page softcover shows you how to tell just how good a particular optical instrument really is in chapters on testing binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes. That’s handy if you want good optics and to save some money too.
Chris S. (verified owner) –
This is a well thought out presentation of modern optics for the hunter. After reading through, it has become a go-to reference for information on binoculars, rifle scopes, spotting scopes and range finders. While specific models and price points may change over time, considerations of utility and quality will not.