So I am looking for a father's day gift for my wife to buy me . And was thinking of of a range finder. Just wanted to ask do real bow hunters use range finders, if so what kind?

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.

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.

I have a cheapo Halo. It works great and is small and light

why would you not use one???

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.

Use the Leupold 600, every hunt!

Yes, bushnell

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

Same reason you should not use a cross bow? I was just asking.

Use one for bow, turkey and rifle.
Leica

I use one

Always. Bushnell and Halo.

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

I have the Nikon aculon, works great.

Using the Vortex 1000 the red numbers are easy
To see especially in lower lighting

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.

I like em

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.