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Who uses a range finder? #2137670
06/14/17 03:18 AM
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So I am looking for a father's day gift for my wife to buy me grin. And was thinking of of a range finder. Just wanted to ask do real bow hunters use range finders, if so what kind?


For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137681
06/14/17 03:26 AM
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In your head
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I bought the vortex 1000 last year. It's pretty incredible range finder; it has a red reticle which I really like. I tossed my Leupold RX600 up on the shelf, never expecting to use it again but it's good for backup.

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137714
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Nikon arrow Id 5000 is what I have. I've yet to range an elk that I've shot but, I did range a tree last year when I knew my bull was coming. Just so happens, he ended up behind that tree and got poked.

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137720
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I have a cheapo Halo. It works great and is small and light

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137721
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why would you not use one???


I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....

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Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137726
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I have used one for years. If you hunt the same tree every time it may not matter but I move around and climb different areas all the time and it helps. I also have started using mine when I turkey hunt. I just use a cheap Bushnell and the only issue I had to work around is it is not lighted and if I range early or late I have to range and then look up to into the sky to see the range.

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137744
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Use the Leupold 600, every hunt!

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137758
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Yes, bushnell

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: BhamFred] #2137775
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Originally Posted By: BhamFred
why would you not use one???


X2


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Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Shaw] #2137785
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Originally Posted By: Shaw

Originally Posted By: BhamFred
why would you not use one???


X2



Some people just know the corn pile is at 25 and can judge from there

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137810
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Same reason you should not use a cross bow? I was just asking.


For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137873
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Use one for bow, turkey and rifle.
Leica

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2137941
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I use one


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Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2138010
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Always. Bushnell and Halo.


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Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2138018
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I use a Simmons 600 rangefinder works ok. If you get one I would also look in to getting a retractable range finder tether it makes hunting with one alot easier

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Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2138202
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I have the Nikon aculon, works great.

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2138228
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Using the Vortex 1000 the red numbers are easy
To see especially in lower lighting


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Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2138630
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I would guess that most people who shoot past 30 yards hunting are using one.
At least they should be.

I wouldn't go without one.

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2138664
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I like em

Re: Who uses a range finder? [Re: Johnathan] #2138756
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I feel like a responsible Hunter will take the most ethical shot they can. And if a range finder helps you do that then you should use one . I only shoot when I am confident of the range.


For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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