Using A Binocular Harness Can Prevent Damage To Your Binoculars

By Bart Icles

You are busy walking through the woods, searching out unique birds. You hear their calls, and hear noise in the trees. You kneel down to get a better angle around the tree, and your binoculars swing out and smack the tree. It wasn't loud, but you hear that familiar sound of birds taking flight, and then silence. If you had been using a binocular harness, your binoculars would have stayed in place, silently.

It is not just the birds disappearing you should be worried about. It is very easy to damage a pair of binoculars out in the field when they swing around on your neck. Especially when you start wandering around in the trees and brush trying to spot an elusive bird. Your binoculars can easily swing out and brush a stick, a thorn, or other obstruction and suddenly have a nasty scratch across the lens. When you're wearing a binoculars harness, there is no swinging, the binoculars are safe against your chest, out of the way.

If you are like most bird watchers, you have two essential pieces of equipment, your binoculars and your camera. Both can be protected with the use of a binocular harness strap. It is a dual purpose strap and works great for either one. You can find straps customized for your Bushnell binoculars, or a Nikon Prostaff binocular harness. When you want to switch between your binoculars and camera, you need a safe fast way to get your binoculars out of the way. The easiest way is with the bino harness.

You should also think about the comfort and safety of your neck. You have probably experienced the neck fatigue from a full day of bird watching. The binoculars start to weigh on your neck, and the muscles tense up. A binocular harness keeps the weight on your shoulders and back, parts of your body which carry weight easily. You will finish the day of watching birds feeling great, no need to rub your neck all the way home.

It is amazing you don't see more bird watchers using a binoculars harness. They are safer, more comfortable, and protect your investment over the cheap neck strap which came with your binoculars. The small investment will increase your enjoyment of bird watching. Often, a high quality binocular harness costs less than a new book. Your day in the woods will be much more enjoyable with the addition of a harness. - 31499

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Binoculars Harness - Can Your Binoculars Survive Flight?

By Bart Icles

Can binoculars land safely after flight? All bird watchers know birds land gracefully, softly, at least most of the time. On the other hand, your binoculars do not have wings or feet, when they start flying, they crash hard into the ground. You can expect scratches and fractures. With a neck strap you may have the pleasure of finding out. Bird watchers using a binoculars harness don't worry when they move, bend, and twist quickly. Their binoculars are safe in front of them through the entire motion.

Do binocular lenses survive sticks and stones? As you move around looking for birds your binoculars swing and sway at every motion on the end of the standard neck strap. One wrong move and they run into a branch or rock outcropping. The one wrong turn suddenly turns your binoculars into scrap metal and shattered glass. Your day is ruined. If you were wearing a binocular harness strap, you would still be enjoying the day, since your binoculars don't swing around uncontrolled.

Do binoculars create huge neck muscles? We all know they don't, but it feels like they should. A weekend of bird watching can leave you with sore and tense neck muscles. Your neck is not accustomed to carrying weight, and does not adjust well. When you switch to a bino harness the weight moves from your neck to your shoulders. Your shoulders are strong and ready for the action of the day.

Does the sound of your binoculars clicking around on your chest attract birds? Birds can be very sensitive to sound. Even small sounds can bring them to attention. You want to see birds moving naturally, playing, and singing. You're not looking for birds taking flight in panic. Your Nikon binoculars will rest quietly against your chest with a Nikon Prostaff binocular harness. There is no extra swing, swaying, bumping, and thumping to alert birds to your presence. You are in control of your binoculars, they are ready for action at all times.

Does a binocular harness make you look strange? Yes, they do make you look very unusual. You will need to control your smile as you are enjoying your weekend of bird watching. People don't understand you are enjoying your best weekend ever. They just think your smile is a sign of craziness. Relax, they will soon be joining you with their own harness when they discover how well a harness works. - 31499

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Using A Binocular Harness Can Save Your Binoculars From Disaster

By Bart Icles

You're walking through the brush, heading to your deer stand. You see some tracks and bend down to take a closer look, and smack, your binoculars come flying forward and smash through the brush. You quietly curse as you check the lenses to make sure you did not scratch them this time. A standard neck strap does nothing to prevent the wild swinging of your binoculars, if you want to protect your investment you need a binocular harness.

It's not only when we bend over the binoculars come into danger. Every step we take with a neck strap they wave back and forth, seeking out a twig, stick, or other obstruction to get hung up on. Even when we are climbing up into the stand they swing around getting in our way. This is the kind of troubles a binocular harness solves. Your binoculars are held safely against your chest, out of the way, and not swinging around wildly.

If you're like most deer hunters, your Bushnell or Nikon binoculars are an essential part of your day of hunting. You use them for spotting deer as they move through your hunting area. Watching for them to come into range, and into a clear line of sight for a shot. When you're ready to switch to your rifle or bow, the last thing you need is binoculars swinging back into the way. When you lower your binoculars while wearing a binocular harness they are instantly back against your chest, out of the way. Your hands are free to prepare for your shot.

It's not just hand freedom you should be concerned about. With a neck strap those binoculars might just swing and bump something else making noise. As soon as you hear that noise, you can just sit back down and relax, because so did the buck, he is off and running. A binocular harness is going to allow you faster motion with your binoculars, because you know they are not going to start swinging around.

Many hunters find a strap around their neck quickly becomes uncomfortable, especially as the strap slides around with the movement of the binoculars. A binocular harness changes the weight from your neck, onto your shoulders and around your back. You'll be more comfortable for the entire morning hunt.

For the best safety, security, and better hunting, a binocular harness is a great aid in your hunting accessories. - 31499

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Guns Are Today's Hottest Investment

By Gabe East

For those who are collecting guns and are gun enthusiast, guns are their treasure. Gun sales are growing. The fact of the matter is, guns are not only weapons for protection, it is also a clever investment that is for sure to obtain value as time goes by.

By just investing in ammo is like beating the hell out of money markets and CDs. However you need to know what guns can gain value in 10 to 20 years. All you need is to do some good research over the internet. You can search for guns for sale online and take note of their value. You can sell your used guns and gun accessories for a good price when the time comes that you may need money.

If you desired to sell your guns, there are a lot of do-it-yourself gun auction eBay type websites where you can be able to sell your guns. To be able to use to those sites properly you need to know how much your gun worth or at least have an idea. Some people who have inherited guns from their parents and do not know about the value of their gun. Why not guntraderpro.com gun experts to educate you about gun values for free. Have good photos of your guns simply because potential buyers needed to see what they are going to buy. It is important to have good photograph and presentation. Furthermore, potential buyers will need a good description of the component of the guns. And last but not the least; you need to be aware of the law for selling and shipping firearms.

Do not easily sell your guns cheaply at a local gun shop or newspaper. If you need help from experts to identify the guns and accurately grade their condition, you can visit guntraderpro.com and submit your question. Let Gun Trader Pro help you in getting a good price for your guns.

Gun Trader Pro is offering a wide selection of new and used guns, gun accessories, and other gun and sporting good related items. Gun Trader Pro is the source for all your shooting needs! - 31499

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Buck Folding Hunter 110: A Straight Cut Review

By Allen Brown

Knives have been an important part of every single society for a number of years. Through the years things have changed. We have moved on to more powerful weapons and different ways of hunting. In spite of that though, the knife is still used in hunting, and in many cases for various everyday activities. There is one knife that has stood out through the years and that is the Buck Folding Hunter 110.

This specific knife first arrived on the market back in 1962, and at the time it was the center of attention in that it was one of the first knives to feature a folding handle, and of course 1962 was also the year in which manufacturers began paying attention to knife safety for the first time. Not only did the Buck Folding Hunter 110 feature a folding handle, but it also included a special safety release so that the knife couldn't fold into the closed position accidentally. Obviously, this was an extremely important feature in that it effectively prevented you from being able to get your fingers caught between the blade and the handle.

Apart from the introduction of a safety release, the knife also had several other qualities which made it stand out. For example, it had a wood grained handle that made it easy to grip, and because the handle had an elongated design, it was not only easy to hold, but it was also comfortable.

The blade is made of 420 HC steel, and the overall weight is 7.2 ounces. To keep the knife from falling apart it is held together by strong rivets and when it is closed it is approximately 4 7/8 inches in length. You know that you want this knife, but how would you go about getting it?

One of the main things to look out for when you're looking to purchase one of these knives is that the market is virtually flooded with cheap imitations. While many of these may have the same good looks, you can be rest assured that their quality is inferior. Even so, you may be lucky enough to get some use out of one of the cheap imitations, but you certainly won't be able to rely on it for any length of time.

When you decide to buy from any specific seller, make sure that you take a long hard look at their credentials. If you are buying online, see if the seller has any sort of feedback. You will only want to buy from a seller that has positive feedback, because with any less you might end up getting a substandard product. This is far from what you want, so think about it! Buy a knife that is of high quality. - 31499

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Tracking Wounded Deer

By Ethant O. Tanner

Always Mark your shot. Watch for response from the animal after you shoot for signs of a hit. Watch the deer until it is out of sight and listen for further actions. Identify any landmarks to help in marking the trail and the path of the wounded animal.

Different theories exist on waiting for extensive periods of time or begin trailing right away. Waiting an hour before trailing will allow animal to lie down without being disturbed. Immediate tracking will ensure the animal's wounds do not have time to clot allowing for a more steady blood trail.

Use biodegradable paper to score the blood trail. The start of the trail should be marked and each area of blood found. Keep in mind, blood can be found on the ground and on nearby grass, bushes and trees up to 3 feet off the ground.

Tracks and stride length in addition to blood trail can aid in finding your downed game. Use a stick to measure the animals stride length or a piece of biodegradable paper to measure the track. In addition to blood these clues can help you find your buck.

Blood tells a story if you know how to listen to the tail.. The type, color and amount of blood can help tell you how good of a hit you made on the animal. From time to time the blood trail is nowhere to be found due to the animal doubling back. Walk concentric circles around your last marker until the trail can be reestablished or the animal is found.

Many times mortally injured deer will not follow a common trail but will crash aimlessly through their surroundings. Often they will run down hill or towards water rather than follow well-known trails.

An option modern archers have are arrow tracking devices that attach a string to the loosed arrow. Earlier versions of these devices were less trustworthy, but with advances in design these devices can help you hunt wet conditions and find out downed game. Another thing archers can do to help ensure tracking success in finding their quarry is to shoot brightly colored arrows given better visibility of your hit. Recently arrow nocks have been made to blink after being released from the bow aiding in finding the beginning of the blood trail. - 31499

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The Kershaw Blur Razor Sharp Review

By Jimmy Fuller

Kai USA is probably one of the most reputable knife manufacturers in the world, and their flagship Kershaw knives brands have a solid reputation of being manufactured to the highest standards. As a result, millions of people around the world have become loyal fans, but this also means that they have a high level of expectation when they purchase a Kershaw knife. If you've had the opportunity to inspect a Kershaw Blur knife, then you'll no doubt have noticed just how much attention has been paid to detail in order to make the knife aesthetically appealing, while at the same time ensuring that its quality and effectiveness is in no way compromised.

The vast majority of Kershaw knives tend to have a naturally shaped handle, but the new Kershaw Blur sports a much flatter and sleeker design. In order to accommodate this, they have used a special tape on the grip so that the knife can still be handled effectively without having to worry about it slipping out of the hand.

The knife handle is light and durable since it is made from anodized aluminum-the same type of metal that is used for building airplanes. The approximate weight of the Kershaw Blur is about 4.2 oz which is impressive when one considers that the knife is about 4.5 inches long.

The blade is made from stainless steel thereby making it strong and resilient against corrosion. The knife is shipped with the blade already sharpened so you will not need to do that on your own. When compared to other knives used in similar conditions, the sharpened blade of a Kershaw Blur retains its sharpness for a much longer duration.

One of the things that some Kershaw die-hards might have a problem with when it comes to the Kershaw Blur might be the integration of a thumb-stud as opposed to the usual trigger. Strictly speaking, this in itself might not be a problem and the main issue here would likely be the discomfort experienced Kershaw knife veterans that might have gotten used to the trigger now having to contend with this new mechanism.

Kershaw die-hards will also be pleased to discover that the Speed Safe concept has been retained, and so has the ability to open the knife with just a single hand.

One thing to bear in mind however is that even though the knife blade has been manufactured from stainless steel, under certain circumstances and conditions a certain amount of rust could end up accumulating, but unless the knife to spends most of its life in a very humid environment, there's not much chance that this will ever happen.

Rather than limiting buyers with regards to color, the manufacturers have made the knives available in black, gray, and red. Depending on where you purchase your knife, you can expect to pay in the region of $60 to $65, and they can be purchased online or from your local store. - 31499

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