{"id":13460,"date":"2026-10-14T06:53:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T06:53:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:53:45","slug":"toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular: Best Rifle Hunting Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you&#8217;re rifle hunting, your binoculars do much more than help you find an animal. They are usually the first optic you use to locate game, judge distance, evaluate a shooting opportunity and decide whether a shot is appropriate at all.<\/p><p>That&#8217;s where a rangefinding binocular with built-in ballistic and environmental information earns its place. The <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-laser-rangefinding-binocular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular<\/strong><\/a> lets you choose exactly what appears on the display, so the same optic can serve a close-range timber shot and a long cross-canyon opportunity.<\/p><p>The key is knowing which information you want available when you need it, and which information you would rather leave off the screen. This guide walks through each rifle-hunting setting, what it tells you, and when it&#8217;s worth keeping on.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Why_Customize_the_TORIC_10%C3%9742_Eagle_Ballistics_LRF_Binocular_for_Rifle_Hunting\" >Why Customize the TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular for Rifle Hunting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Start_With_the_Right_Gun_Profile\" >Start With the Right Gun Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Angle-Compensated_Range_for_Quick_Decisions\" >Angle-Compensated Range for Quick Decisions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Make_the_Ballistic_Solution_Work_for_You\" >Make the Ballistic Solution Work for You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Windage_and_Elevation\" >Windage and Elevation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Retained_Velocity_Know_What_Happens_at_Impact\" >Retained Velocity: Know What Happens at Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Bullet_Flight_Time\" >Bullet Flight Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Maximum_Ordinate_Understanding_Your_Bullets_Flight_Path\" >Maximum Ordinate: Understanding Your Bullet&#8217;s Flight Path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Environmental_Information_When_You_Need_It\" >Environmental Information When You Need It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Dont_Want_All_That_Information_Turn_It_Off\" >Don&#8217;t Want All That Information? Turn It Off.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Keep_the_Display_Focused_on_Hunting\" >Keep the Display Focused on Hunting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Turn_Off_the_Startup_Logo_for_Faster_Access\" >Turn Off the Startup Logo for Faster Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Automatic_Brightness_Keeps_the_Display_Easy_to_Read\" >Automatic Brightness Keeps the Display Easy to Read<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Choose_Your_Preferred_Units\" >Choose Your Preferred Units<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Set_the_Auto_Time-Off_to_Match_Your_Hunting_Style\" >Set the Auto Time-Off to Match Your Hunting Style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Target_Mode_Choose_What_Fits_the_Situation\" >Target Mode: Choose What Fits the Situation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Dont_Forget_the_Compass\" >Don&#8217;t Forget the Compass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#A_Rifle-Hunting_Setup_That_Makes_Sense\" >A Rifle-Hunting Setup That Makes Sense<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Information_to_Consider_Keeping_ON\" >Information to Consider Keeping ON<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Information_You_May_Want_OFF\" >Information You May Want OFF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Build_the_Display_Around_the_Hunt\" >Build the Display Around the Hunt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#More_Information_Doesnt_Always_Mean_a_Better_Display\" >More Information Doesn&#8217;t Always Mean a Better Display<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Can_I_turn_off_the_ballistic_data_on_the_TORIC_10%C3%9742_LRF\" >Can I turn off the ballistic data on the TORIC 10&#215;42 LRF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#What_does_angle-compensated_range_do_on_a_rifle_hunt\" >What does angle-compensated range do on a rifle hunt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#How_do_I_bring_back_the_last_range_after_the_display_times_out\" >How do I bring back the last range after the display times out?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-lrf-binocular-best-rifle-hunting-setup\/#Ready_to_Upgrade_Your_Optics_Setup\" >Ready to Upgrade Your Optics Setup?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Customize_the_TORIC_10%C3%9742_Eagle_Ballistics_LRF_Binocular_for_Rifle_Hunting\"><\/span>Why Customize the TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular for Rifle Hunting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Not every rifle-hunting situation calls for the same information.<\/p><p>A shot inside 100 or 200 yards may be relatively straightforward. You may not need a detailed ballistic solution or a long list of environmental data.<\/p><p>Open western terrain is a different story. You may be looking across a canyon at an animal several hundred yards away, with significant elevation changes, a crosswind, or wind moving through a drainage. In those situations, having ballistic and environmental information immediately available helps you evaluate the opportunity more efficiently.<\/p><p>Because your needs change from one situation to the next, being able to decide how much information is displayed is one of the most useful features of this binocular for a rifle hunter.<\/p><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gvwgEhJ2LwI?si=Y7lqcPfYPNrJLEZ6\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_With_the_Right_Gun_Profile\"><\/span>Start With the Right Gun Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>One of the first things to set up for rifle hunting is the <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>gun profile<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><p>The gun profile gives you visual confirmation of which rifle the ballistic solution is built for. If you own several rifles, or more than one shooter uses the binocular, profiles make it easy to select the right setup, particularly when you&#8217;re hunting with a partner or switching rifles.<\/p><p>Instead of reconfiguring the binocular, you simply select the appropriate gun profile and keep going. Profiles are created in the <a title=\"Eagle Ballistics app\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.eagleballistics.EB&amp;hl=en_CA&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Eagle Ballistics app<\/a> and sent to the binocular; see <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/upload-gun-profiles-from-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to upload gun profiles from the Eagle Ballistics app<\/a>.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10194\" style=\"width: 534px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/upload-gun-profiles-from-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10194\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7698.jpeg\" alt=\"Gun Profile menu on the TORIC 10x42 LRF display with a 6.5x.284 profile selected\" width=\"534\" height=\"301\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular: selecting your gun profile<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Angle-Compensated_Range_for_Quick_Decisions\"><\/span>Angle-Compensated Range for Quick Decisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Line-of-sight distance can certainly be used with a rifle, but angle-compensated range gives you a practical <strong>&#8220;shoot-to&#8221; range<\/strong>, which is especially helpful when you need a quick answer.<\/p><p>Think about a steep uphill or downhill shot. The straight-line distance to the animal and the effective shooting distance aren&#8217;t necessarily the same. Having the angle-compensated range on screen gives you one more piece of information to evaluate the opportunity quickly.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s also useful when you hunt with someone using a different rangefinder. Even if your partner isn&#8217;t working with the same integrated ballistic information, the angle-compensated range gives you both a common reference for the shooting distance.<\/p><p>On closer shots, it provides a quick shooting reference without working through a complete ballistic solution.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_the_Ballistic_Solution_Work_for_You\"><\/span>Make the Ballistic Solution Work for You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>One of the biggest advantages of the TORIC 10&#215;42 for rifle hunting is having <a href=\"https:\/\/eagleballistics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eagle Ballistics<\/a> information available directly through the rangefinding system.<\/p><p>For longer shots, the ballistic solution can provide elevation and windage corrections. That becomes particularly valuable in open country, where a shot may stretch well beyond 300 yards.<\/p><p>Rather than treating every shot the same, you can set the display to provide the information you need to make an informed decision.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10275\" style=\"width: 558px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/10x42-ballistics-lrf-binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10275\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7700-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"TORIC 10x42 LRF Display Settings menu with on\/off toggles for environmentals, bullet flight and gun profile\" width=\"558\" height=\"314\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF: customizing the heads-up display is quick and easy<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windage_and_Elevation\"><\/span>Windage and Elevation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>If you use the binocular&#8217;s ballistic information, windage and elevation corrections are two of the most important values to keep available.<\/p><p>The wind solution can also be adjusted quickly. If the wind changes, you adjust the wind value and direction through the controls instead of starting the process over.<\/p><p>That matters in western hunting environments, where wind can shift as it moves through canyons, across ridges or along drainages. For more on handling wind, read <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/the-relative-wind-feature-is-a-game-changer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">why the relative wind feature is a game-changer<\/a>.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retained_Velocity_Know_What_Happens_at_Impact\"><\/span>Retained Velocity: Know What Happens at Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Another useful piece of ballistic information is <strong>retained velocity, or velocity at impact<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Understanding the velocity your bullet is expected to have when it reaches the target is an important part of evaluating ammunition performance and whether a shooting opportunity is ethical.<\/p><p>The binocular displays the expected impact velocity based on the ballistic information entered into the system and synchronized with the binocular. You don&#8217;t have to memorize it; it can be right there on the display.<\/p><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ujK_rHxvoE4?si=fM1mtWTWRUcmgZTE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bullet_Flight_Time\"><\/span>Bullet Flight Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Bullet flight time is another option you can display.<\/p><p>For a stationary target, not every hunter needs to see it. But when an animal is moving, knowing how long the bullet will be in flight gives you useful information when evaluating the shot.<\/p><p>That&#8217;s why some rifle hunters keep bullet flight time on, while others remove it to simplify the display.<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The important point is that you get to choose.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximum_Ordinate_Understanding_Your_Bullets_Flight_Path\"><\/span>Maximum Ordinate: Understanding Your Bullet&#8217;s Flight Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The binocular can also display the <strong>maximum ordinate<\/strong> (shown as MAX ORD), the highest point of the bullet&#8217;s trajectory.<\/p><p>This helps you judge whether the bullet&#8217;s path has enough clearance over something between you and the target. If vegetation, a branch or another obstruction sits between you and the animal, understanding the trajectory helps you evaluate whether the bullet&#8217;s path could intersect it.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Information_When_You_Need_It\"><\/span>Environmental Information When You Need It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Environmental conditions can influence a ballistic solution, particularly as shooting distances increase.<\/p><p>That&#8217;s why a rifle-hunting configuration can include environmental information such as temperature and other available environmental data. The binocular can also use its own environmental readings as the source for the ballistic solution.<\/p><p>For longer shots, having those conditions built into the ballistic information gives you a more complete picture of the shooting situation. Of course, not every hunter wants all of that on the display, and that&#8217;s where the next setting comes in.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Want_All_That_Information_Turn_It_Off\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Want All That Information? Turn It <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Off<\/span>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>You&#8217;re never forced to use every available feature. If you prefer a clean, simple display, you can turn off:<\/p><ul><li>Environmental data<\/li><li>Earth-based effects<\/li><li>Bullet flight time<\/li><li>Windage and elevation<\/li><li>Gun profile<\/li><li>Other available display information<\/li><\/ul><p>With those options off, the display can be simplified to primarily show the range information you need. For some hunters, that&#8217;s the ideal setup. Others prefer as much ballistic information as possible at a glance.<\/p><p>The binocular lets you choose.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10864\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/mastering-the-art-ranging-big-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10864\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bino-Rangefinder-resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hunter in a TRACT cap and camo gloves glassing with the TORIC 10x42 LRF binocular\" width=\"609\" height=\"407\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular: stay focused on hunting<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_the_Display_Focused_on_Hunting\"><\/span>Keep the Display Focused on Hunting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>When you set up the binocular for rifle hunting, consider not only what information is useful, but also what creates unnecessary clutter.<\/p><p>For example, <strong>earth-based effects<\/strong> can be turned off if you don&#8217;t find them useful for your hunting situation.<\/p><p>The idea isn&#8217;t to use every feature simply because it&#8217;s available. The goal is a display that gives you what you need without distracting you from what matters most: finding game, evaluating the situation and making a responsible decision.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Off_the_Startup_Logo_for_Faster_Access\"><\/span>Turn <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Off<\/span> the Startup Logo for Faster Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>A small but practical change: turn off the startup logo. With it disabled, the binocular gets to its ranging capability more quickly after you activate it.<\/p><p>That may not seem significant until you&#8217;re in a real hunting situation and need to range an animal fast. The less time you spend waiting for the display, the sooner you have the information you need.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automatic_Brightness_Keeps_the_Display_Easy_to_Read\"><\/span>Automatic Brightness Keeps the Display Easy to Read<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Brightness can be set to <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Auto<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><p>Changing light is a normal part of hunting. Rather than adjusting the display yourself, automatic brightness lets the binocular manage it based on the conditions. Set it once and concentrate on hunting.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10780\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10780\" style=\"width: 519px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10780\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7688.jpeg\" alt=\"TORIC 10x42 LRF Brightness menu with Auto selected above Low, Mid and High\" width=\"519\" height=\"292\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular: setting the brightness level<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Your_Preferred_Units\"><\/span>Choose Your Preferred Units<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The TORIC 10&#215;42 also lets you select the units that match the way you hunt and shoot:<\/p><ul><li>Imperial or metric measurements<\/li><li>MOA or MRAD<\/li><\/ul><p>Configure the binocular to match your ballistic information and the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/6-tips-for-shooting-tighter-groups\/\">rifle scope<\/a> you&#8217;re using, so the numbers stay consistent and easy to interpret.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_the_Auto_Time-Off_to_Match_Your_Hunting_Style\"><\/span>Set the Auto Time-Off to Match Your Hunting Style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The automatic time-off setting can be customized too.<\/p><p>One rifle-hunting approach is a relatively short display timeout, so the binocular quickly returns to a clean viewing state. There&#8217;s an important convenience built in: even after the display has timed out, pressing the fire button brings the last ranged solution back onto the screen.<\/p><p>That means you don&#8217;t need to leave the ballistic information displayed continuously while you&#8217;re glassing. If you use the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/rangefinders\/toric-lrf-binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 10&#215;42 LRF binocular<\/a> as both your binocular and your rangefinder, this keeps the view clean while the last range stays available when you need it.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Target_Mode_Choose_What_Fits_the_Situation\"><\/span>Target Mode: Choose What Fits the Situation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The binocular offers several target-mode options.<\/p><p>For general hunting, the <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Best<\/strong><\/span> target setting is one option that may work well. Near or far target modes may be useful depending on the situation, and rain or snow modes can be selected when the weather calls for it.<\/p><p>Some of the more specialized settings are better suited to competitive shooting than hunting, so the best choice depends on how you use the binocular. For tricky targets, see <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/mastering-the-art-ranging-big-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mastering the art of ranging big game<\/a>.<\/p><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q5iZ4hwi1_w?si=rSDgSak6LFwGP2EO\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Forget_the_Compass\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Forget the Compass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>If you use the compass function, make sure it has been properly calibrated. The video above walks through the procedure. Once it&#8217;s calibrated, you can display the compass or leave it off, depending on your preference.<\/p><p>Again, the philosophy is simple: configure the binocular around the information that actually helps you in the field.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Rifle-Hunting_Setup_That_Makes_Sense\"><\/span>A Rifle-Hunting Setup That Makes Sense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Based on the rifle-hunting configuration demonstrated in these videos, a practical setup could include:<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information_to_Consider_Keeping_ON\"><\/span>Information to Consider Keeping <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">ON<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Angle-compensated range<\/strong><br \/>A quick shooting-distance reference, particularly useful on steep terrain.<\/p><p><strong>Windage and elevation<\/strong><br \/>Key ballistic information for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/best-rimfire-scope-for-22-lr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">longer-range shooting<\/a> situations.<\/p><p><strong>Gun profile<\/strong><br \/>Confirms which rifle profile the ballistic solution is using.<\/p><p><strong>Environmental information<\/strong><br \/>Relevant conditions for the ballistic solution.<\/p><p><strong>Impact velocity<\/strong><br \/>Expected velocity at the target.<\/p><p><strong>Bullet flight time<\/strong><br \/>Useful when evaluating shots at moving animals.<\/p><p><strong>Maximum ordinate<\/strong><br \/>The highest point of the bullet&#8217;s trajectory.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information_You_May_Want_OFF\"><\/span>Information You May Want <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">OFF<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Earth-based effects<\/strong><br \/>Can be removed if they aren&#8217;t useful for your hunting situation.<\/p><p><strong>Startup logo<\/strong><br \/>Turning it off gives you faster access to ranging.<\/p><p><strong>Other display information<\/strong><br \/>Can be removed if you prefer a simpler, less-cluttered display.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10380\" style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/mastering-the-art-ranging-big-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10380\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HUD-Image-no-callouts-resize-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"View through the TORIC 10x42 LRF of a bull elk at 268 yards with the full ballistic display\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular: the full rifle-hunting display<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The beauty of the system is that there isn&#8217;t one &#8220;correct&#8221; display for every hunter.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_the_Display_Around_the_Hunt\"><\/span>Build the Display Around the Hunt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>A rifle hunt can change dramatically from one moment to the next.<\/p><p>You could spend an hour glassing open country and suddenly find yourself looking at an animal across a canyon. Later that same day, you could be working through timber and encounter an animal at less than 100 yards. Those situations don&#8217;t require the same information.<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">That&#8217;s why customization matters.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>For a longer cross-canyon opportunity, you may want environmental information, windage and elevation corrections, impact velocity, bullet flight time and maximum ordinate immediately available. For a close-range opportunity, you may prefer to simplify the display and concentrate on the animal and the basic range.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Information_Doesnt_Always_Mean_a_Better_Display\"><\/span>More Information Doesn&#8217;t Always Mean a Better Display<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>It&#8217;s tempting to turn on every feature simply because the technology allows it. But the best setup is the one that works for <strong>you<\/strong>.<\/p><p>If additional information helps you make better decisions, keep it displayed. If it creates clutter or shows information you don&#8217;t use, turn it off.<\/p><p>That matters for rifle hunters, because what you need for a 100-yard timber shot can be very different from what you want available for a 600-yard cross-canyon opportunity. Bowhunters face the opposite problem; see the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/videosview\/laser-rangefinder-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best TORIC laser rangefinder settings for bowhunting<\/a>.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10890\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10890\" style=\"width: 534px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-laser-rangefinding-binocular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10890\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bino-Rangefinder-resize-1-897x1024.jpg\" alt=\"TORIC 10x42 Eagle Ballistics LRF binocular in grey showing the Fire, Mode, plus, W and minus buttons\" width=\"534\" height=\"610\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_turn_off_the_ballistic_data_on_the_TORIC_10%C3%9742_LRF\"><\/span>Can I turn off the ballistic data on the TORIC 10&#215;42 LRF?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Yes. Environmental data, earth-based effects, bullet flight time, windage and elevation, gun profile and other display information can each be turned off, leaving a simplified display that primarily shows the range information you need.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_angle-compensated_range_do_on_a_rifle_hunt\"><\/span>What does angle-compensated range do on a rifle hunt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>It gives you a practical &#8220;shoot-to&#8221; range for steep uphill or downhill shots, where the straight-line distance and the effective shooting distance aren&#8217;t necessarily the same. It also gives you and a partner with a different rangefinder a common reference for the shooting distance.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_bring_back_the_last_range_after_the_display_times_out\"><\/span>How do I bring back the last range after the display times out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Press the fire button. Even after the display has timed out, the fire button brings the last ranged solution back onto the screen, so you don&#8217;t have to leave the ballistic information displayed while you glass.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The Bottom Line<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-10x42-eagle-ballistics-laser-rangefinding-binocular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular<\/strong><\/a> combines a high-performance binocular, a laser rangefinder and a ballistic information system in one hunting tool, and its customizable display lets you decide how much information you want at your fingertips.<\/p><p>For longer-range western hunting, angle-compensated range, windage and elevation corrections, environmental information, impact velocity, bullet flight time, maximum ordinate and gun profiles provide valuable information when evaluating a shooting opportunity. For hunters who prefer simplicity, those same features can be turned off for a clean, easy-to-read ranging display.<\/p><p>Ultimately, the advantage is flexibility.<\/p><p><strong>Set it up for the hunt you&#8217;re on. Set it up for the information you trust. And set it up so you can concentrate on what matters most: finding game and making responsible, ethical decisions in the field.<\/strong><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Upgrade_Your_Optics_Setup\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Ready to Upgrade Your Optics Setup?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Phone: <strong>631-662-7354<\/strong> | Email: <strong><a href=\"mailto:support@tractoptics.com\">support@tractoptics.com<\/a><\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Live Chat<\/strong> Available<\/a><\/p><p><em>See what others are saying on Trustpilot:<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"text-align: center; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/tractoptics.com?utm_medium=Trustbox&amp;utm_source=EmailNewsletter3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/emailsignature.trustpilot.com\/newsletter\/en-US\/3\/5fc7afaa58a6e200016f0dfc\/520\/170\/light@2x.png?stars=5,4,3,2,1&amp;fontSize=default\" alt=\"TRACT Optics reviews on Trustpilot\" width=\"520\" height=\"170\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to set up the TORIC 10&#215;42 Eagle Ballistics LRF Binocular for rifle hunting, including ballistic solutions, wind, environmental data, and rangefinding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1003,"featured_media":13461,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4559,3616],"tags":[3391,4924,4969,4809,4944,4970,4971,4574,4972],"class_list":["post-13460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-binocular-rangefinder","category-eagleman","tag-10x42-binoculars","tag-angle-compensated-range","tag-ballistic-binoculars","tag-ballistic-rangefinder-binoculars","tag-ballistic-solution","tag-bullet-flight-time","tag-cross-canyon-hunting","tag-eagle-ballistics","tag-environmental-data-hunting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1003"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13460"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13460\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13461"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}