Binoculars equipped with a laser rangefinder can be a real asset to rifle shooters who need to know exactly how far away their target is. Although such optics are more of a luxury item for shooters like me, who tend to focus on the control of grey squirrels and rabbits over closer distances, I know foxers and deerstalkers who rely on them as everyday essentials.
Hawke has recently added two sets of Frontier LRF (laser rangefinder) binoculars to its range of optics. The 10x42 version has a recommended retail price of £1,099, while the 8x42 model featured here comes in at a very competitive £999. Yes, that’s still a lot of money, but it