About

Target Tamers is the combined efforts of a small team of outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, survivalists & optics mad tech-heads from around the globe.

Primarily based in the United States & Australia we bring together years of experience to get you the most up to date information and guides that will take your outdoor experiences to the next level by using the best sports optics for your needs.

Maven CS.1 at Range

Our team doesn’t settle for average, we want to provide you with the highest quality information based on our experience and research about sports optics of all kinds, from rifle scopes to rangefinders and everything in between.

We hope you get as much enjoyment out of reading and learning from our content as we got field testing, researching and writing it.

Our YouTube Channel

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YouTube video

YouTube video

It’s no secret that we’re a group of optics enthusiasts who love to write about all things outdoor and hunting-related.

Although reading about optics and hunting can be interesting, there’s nothing like watching someone demonstrate how to use a product and use it in the wild. If you’re a visual learner or someone who simply prefers watching videos instead of reading an article, we’d like to direct you to the Target Tamers YouTube channel

On this channel, you’ll find in-depth videos reviewing scopes, red dots, monoculars, and so much more! Every Target Tamers video is carefully filmed and edited to help you find the perfect optic for your adventures while helping optimize the way you use it. 

Our team of presenters are also optics enthusiasts who love to get their hands on rifle scopes, binoculars, rangefinders, sights, and various other kinds of optics. 

We hope you enjoy our field tests, and that our reviews provide you with the valuable information you need.

Meet the Team

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Simon Cuthbert

Simon is an avid outdoor enthusiast and the owner of Target Tamers. He is passionate about bringing you the most up to date, accurate & understandable information on sports optics of all kinds and for all applications. Simon has contributed to notable publications online and teaches beginners the technical side of optics through his extensive library of optics guides.

Tina Faapoi

Tina Fa'apoi

Tina is a renowned expert in optics, having written hundreds of articles for Target Tamers over the past eight years and owning an extensive collection of optic's including binoculars, rifle scopes, red dots, spotting scopes and rangefinders. With years of experience in creating instructional videos and field-testing various optics, Tina brings a wealth of practical and theoretical knowledge to the field.

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Bill Maxwell

Bill lives & breaths guns, optics and all things shooting. Starting out at a young age & then joining the army Bill has gone from shooting guns to building them and making his own ammo. He recently started competing in PRS and is looking to grow as a shooter, handloader, competitor, evaluator and writer. Check out more of Bill's videos and Images on his Instagram & YouTube

Chris 'The Optics Nut'

Chris 'The Optics Nut'

Chris is a seasoned hunting enthusiast with several decades of experience. He is deeply knowledgeable about sports optics and spends considerable time researching the latest developments in the optics field. Chris has authored some of the more technical guides and articles on Target Tamers and his work is known for its accuracy and clarity, contributing to his reputation as a trusted figure in the field of sports optics.

Target Tamers – Hit the Target First Time, Every Time

Here at Target Tamers we are committed to researching the cutting edge sports optics that can help maximize your potential in any situation where reliability is a must.

On our website you will find a variety of information from reviews to guides and everything in between.

Our goal is not only to help you make an informed decision about the particular sports optic you are interested in, but also to provide you with the information and motivation you need to get the most out of that optics once the decision is made.

Maven RS.5 mounted on rifle

Our No AI Policy

Even though AI can be beneficial in content development, we’ve made the executive decision not to use it. All the content on our site is created and reviewed by a team of experts, and contains the authenticity and freshness that AI lacks. Every buying guide, product review, and how-to article is completely original. 

After reading our product reviews you will know:

  • Background about the particular brand
  • Features of the specific model
  • Answers to frequently asked questions about the model
  • What actual paying customers think about the product
  • How it compares to similar models in the range

After reading our informational guides we hope you will:

  • Better know how to make the most out of your sports optics
  • Have an understanding of the terminology used by different companies
  • Understand the mechanics of how different sports optics work
  • Learn how to care for your optics
  • Understand the various acronyms used within the optics industry

We have compiled this information using our combined and considerable knowledge in conjunction with thorough research to assess each individual product.

This has involved reviewing the company website and other authoritative websites as well as considering customer feedback and reviews. We have also phoned the companies when necessary to get the inside information and even checked out the products in person in stores.

Carson binoculars with ice in eye cups after being frozen

You will also see Field Tests of various products published on our website. These are most often conducted by our own team but we do invite our readers (You!) to send in their own field tests. If you are interested in submitting a Field Test we recommend getting in touch first since we have some guidelines that need to be followed in order for your Field Test to be published.

Occasionally companies send us their products to Field Test. We do not receive financial compensation from the company, nor do we promise them a positive review. This means that when you see that a product has been supplied by a manufacturer for testing, you can trust that our team will always do a fair and honest overview of their product.

Target Tamers Field Testing with Tina
Tina Fa'apoi - Taking a look at the Holosun 510C

We have done our best to provide factual up to date information but it should be noted that all information presented here are our own opinions only. We are simply trying to give you the information you need to make the best decision for your circumstance.

If you would like to get in touch with our team, you can contact us here.

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