{"id":4915,"date":"2024-07-06T16:28:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T16:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/?p=4915"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:35:30","slug":"why-we-work-with-james-eagleman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/why-we-work-with-james-eagleman\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Work with James Eagleman"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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\/why-we-work-with-james-eagleman\/#James_Eagleman_Learn_how_we_ended_up_working_with_a_legend\" >James Eagleman: Learn how we ended up working with a legend<\/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\/why-we-work-with-james-eagleman\/#Entering_the_World_of_ELR_Shooting-_James_Eagleman\" >Entering the World of ELR Shooting- James Eagleman<\/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\/why-we-work-with-james-eagleman\/#Who_is_James_Eagleman\" >Who is James Eagleman?<\/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\/why-we-work-with-james-eagleman\/#The_Collaboration\" >The Collaboration<\/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\/why-we-work-with-james-eagleman\/#The_Result_-_James_Eagleman\" >The Result - James Eagleman<\/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\/why-we-work-with-james-eagleman\/#A_Perishable_Skill_-_James_Eagleman\" >A Perishable Skill - James Eagleman<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"James_Eagleman_Learn_how_we_ended_up_working_with_a_legend\"><\/span>James Eagleman: <strong>Learn how we ended up working with a legend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Learn how we ended up working with <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/flight-time-shot-placement-and-high-shoulder\/\">James Eagleman<\/a> of Barbour Creek on a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/tekoa-hd-4-16x44-rifle-scope\/\">long range hunting<\/a> <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"scope\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1008\">scope<\/a> that combines TRACT\u2019s high-quality optics with James\u2019 profound long range shooting knowledge.<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wondering how we ended up working with James Eagleman of <a href=\"https:\/\/barbourcreek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbour Creek<\/a> on a long range hunting scope? What started as a couple chance meetings at sports shows has blossomed into a joining of cutting-edge optics with James\u2019 profound long range shooting knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now available to order, the TRACT <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-uhd-4-25x50-34mm-ffp-moa-eagleman-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC UHD 4-25X50<\/a> with the Eagleman <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/eagleman-reticle-built-for-hunters\/\">Long Range Hunting reticle<\/a> has all the features to help hunters maximize their ability to make accurate shots on game.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entering_the_World_of_ELR_Shooting-_James_Eagleman\"><\/span><b>Entering the World of ELR Shooting- James Eagleman<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Years ago when we first launched <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRACT Optics<\/a>, their main goal was to cater to the hardcore hunter. <a title=\"Long Range Shooting Etiquette\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/long-range-shooting-etiquette\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Long range shooting<\/a> \u2013 especially the distances shooters get out to nowadays \u2013 was unfamiliar territory. So, attending <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/prepping-your-scope-for-long-range-hunting-2\/\">Barbour Creek<\/a> <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship: Scope Fundamentals\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/improving-rifle-marksmanship-part-1\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Long Range Shooting<\/a> School under a master instructor like James Eagleman opened their eyes to a completely new world of shooting.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">James provides each of his students with invaluable skills and knowledge to make that once-in-a-lifetime shot. He corrects bad shooting habits, teaches students <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"how to\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1007\">how to<\/a> properly position rifles to their bodies, and shows shooters of all experience levels how to make consistent, accurate shots out to longer and longer ranges.<\/span><\/p><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NJpuh1OoO78?si=SbLZbtFLzCch2c8j\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_James_Eagleman\"><\/span><b>Who is James Eagleman?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">James Eagleman has an extensive military background with combat and expeditionary deployments overseas. He was the Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army Sniper School, a U.S. Army (Sniper Training Course 5th SFG) Graduate, and a Master Instructor for the US Army. Combine this with his revolutionary wind reading tactics, and you\u2019ve got a person who many consider to be one of the best <a title=\"The Engineer \u2013 His Set-up. His Story\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/the-engineer-his-set-up-his-story\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long range shooting<\/a> instructors in the world. Read more about James <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/barbourcreek.com\/james-eagleman-bio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to his wealth of shooting knowledge, James can explain the most complex concepts in a way that any shooter can easily understand, making his courses highly effective. His teaching style makes you feel so comfortable, and he demonstrates how, with the right techniques, hitting targets even out to 1,600+ yards can be simplified. According to Jon Allen, \u201cYou couldn\u2019t have a better teacher than James.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having both attended Barbour Creek before partnering with James on the scope, Jon Allen and Jon LaCorte highly recommend the shooting school. <a href=\"https:\/\/barbourcreek.com\/level-1-long-range-shooting-and-hunting-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Level 1 course<\/a> has you shooting at golf balls at 1,000 yards on just your second day of instruction. And <a href=\"https:\/\/barbourcreek.com\/level-2-long-range-hunting-master-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Level 2<\/a> puts you in real field conditions, allowing shooters to practice in true hunting settings: shooting prone or off a tripod, and dealing with trees, sharp angles, and added wind conditions.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Collaboration\"><\/span><b>The Collaboration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prior to attending Barbour Creek\u2019s shooting school, we first met James at the World Gear Expo in Birmingham, AL. At that time, TRACT only offered hunting scopes and hadn\u2019t delved into the world of extreme long-range shooting. But James had a vision for a scope meant for long range hunters, and he had his eye on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-uhd-4-25x50-34mm-ffp-moa-eagleman-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 4-25&#215;50<\/a>. After putting the scope through some rigorous testing at his school, James continued working with TRACT to tweak the existing <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-25&#215;50<\/a> to make it more suitable for hunting.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">James is known for his authenticity, and he\u2019s quick to remind everyone that he doesn\u2019t brand. He doesn\u2019t endorse products he doesn\u2019t believe in. So we\u2019re incredibly honored that the 4-25&#215;50 has become a staple on his school guns. If you have the chance to attend his school, it will give you the opportunity to test the <a title=\"TORIC 3-15X42 1\u2033 Rifle Scope Review by Ron Spomer\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/toric-1-3-15x42-review-ronspomer\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope out in some real-world hunting<\/a> scenarios.<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_4917\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4917\" style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4917 size-full\" title=\"James Eagleman\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8.png\" alt=\"James Eagleman\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/8.png 940w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/8-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/8-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/8-358x300.png 358w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/8-150x126.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Eagleman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-uhd-4-25x50-34mm-ffp-moa-eagleman-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC UHD 4-25X50<\/a> with the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/eagleman-long-range-hunting-reticle\/\">Eagleman Long Range Hunting Reticle<\/a><\/span><\/p><h2><b>The Result &#8211; James Eagleman<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The collaboration between James Eagleman and <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRACT Optics<\/a> has resulted in what Jon LaCorte describes as a \u201cculmination of James&#8217;s vast expertise and a significant addition to the shooting community.\u201d James\u2019 reputation as an instructor and the practical experience he brings to the partnership have greatly influenced this scope\u2019s design, making it a valuable tool for long-range hunters. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The TRACT <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC UHD 4-25X50<\/a> with the Eagleman Long Range Hunting reticle features 160 MOA of internal adjustment, a new turret design with larger numbers for easier reading, and a capped windage turret to save on weight. James&#8217;s talent in wind reading also led to the design of a reticle that allows for precise wind holds, with arrows reminding you to push left or right depending on the direction of the wind.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>A Perishable Skill &#8211; James Eagleman<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the advantages this new scope will provide for the long range hunting community, it\u2019s important to remember that quality optics alone won\u2019t guarantee shooting success. <a title=\"Jon LaCorte\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/benefits-of-custom-rifle-scope-turrets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jon LaCorte<\/a> advises long range shooters, \u201cYou can buy all the most expensive equipment there is \u2013 it doesn\u2019t make you a good shooter. It may make you a person that has the ability to do it because you have the right equipment, but you need the fundamentals.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NWPQ_3hLYBA?si=te_S64v7e48phrLU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consistent practice within your specific shooting discipline is essential because shooting is a perishable skill. A course like Barbour Creek\u2019s provides foundational shooting instruction (or gives you the chance to improve on existing skills), and shows long range shooters how to get the most out of their equipment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All in all, the collaboration between <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRACT Optics<\/a> and James Eagleman has resulted in a rifle scope that long range hunters can significantly benefit from. This partnership has combined cutting-edge optics with expert shooting techniques, making sure hunters are well-equipped for success in the field.<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_4916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4916\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/toric-uhd-4-25x50-34mm-ffp-moa-eagleman-long-range-hunting-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4916 size-full\" title=\"James Eagleman\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250.jpg\" alt=\"Why we work with James Eagleman\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250-360x300.jpg 360w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/TRACT_Eagleman-Project_300x250-150x125.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Eagleman<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why We Work with James Eagleman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11935,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2258,2259,2265,2266,2267],"tags":[2305,2327,2364,2365,2366,2604,2606,2619,2626,2655,2819,2822,2837,2883,2884,2885,2893,2894,2896,2898,2906,2928,3032,3199,3201,3207,3237,3278,3295,3306,3311,3324,3346,3347,3348],"class_list":["post-4915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hunting","category-hunting-rifle-scope","category-rifle-scope","category-riflescopes","category-shooting-skills","tag-4-25x50-scope","tag-accurate-shots","tag-barbour-creek","tag-barbour-creek-long-range-hunting-school","tag-barbour-creek-shooting-school","tag-eagleman-ballistics","tag-eagleman-reticle","tag-elr-shooting","tag-extreme-long-range","tag-golf-balls-1000-yards","tag-hunting-equipment","tag-hunting-field-conditions","tag-hunting-optics","tag-james-eagleman","tag-jon-allen","tag-jon-lacorte","tag-long-range-hunters","tag-long-range-hunting","tag-long-range-hunting-scope","tag-long-range-reticle","tag-long-range-shooting","tag-moa-adjustment","tag-rifle-scope","tag-shooting-fundamentals","tag-shooting-instructor","tag-shooting-school","tag-sniper-school","tag-target-shooting","tag-toric-4-25x50","tag-tract-toric-uhd","tag-tripod-shooting","tag-us-army","tag-wind-holds","tag-wind-reading","tag-windage-turret"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4915","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\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4915"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4915\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11289,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4915\/revisions\/11289"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}