EP 600: Trust Your Eyes, Not the Specs with Hamilton Boykin of Leica

This episode features Hamilton Boykin, the Product and Training Manager for Leica, with seventeen years of experience at the company. With his wealth of experience in the optics industry, not just with Leica, Hamilton lays out the key points of differentiation between Leica and the vast number of options on the market today. Hamilton brings a measured, honest approach to the show and takes us inside the optics industry so you can make the best decision possible when it comes time to invest in whatever optics you need for whatever species you hunt. NOTABLE QUOTES: "Don't trust the specs, trust your eyes." @leicahuntingusa --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years Leica has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new CRF MAX rangefinders, Leica is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Don't miss out on Canada's best mountain hunting and conservation expo! The 2026 Wild Sheep Society of BC's Salute to Conservation Mountain Hunting Expo will sell out fast. Get your tickets now! onX Hunt is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your FREE trial today. If you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you're in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. Go to Wild Sheep Society of BC to become a member, enter raffles, buy merch and support BC's wild sheep populations. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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EP 600: Trust Your Eyes, Not the Specs with Hamilton Boykin of Leica is an episode from Beyond the Kill by Monashee Media Inc..

This episode is 01:30:20 long.

This episode was published on Jan 16, 2026.

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