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Offline PA BEN

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Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« on: November 29, 2008, 10:34:26 AM »
Who uses one and who doesn't. I started shooting without one along time ago, I have one now and use it if I remember to bring it.

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2008, 10:45:05 AM »
I got one and use it when i can , after 40 yds a must for me

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2008, 11:44:35 AM »
I used them for years. Started out with a Bushnell Pro 1000. It still works and one of my son's keeps it in his pack as a backup. Then I used a Bushnell Compact 800 for 5-6 years. It was much easier to carry (smaller). A couple weeks ago I bought a Leupold RX II. I am looking forward to breaking it in. My oldest son used a Nikon Rifle Hunter 550 this year and he likes it.
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2008, 11:58:53 AM »
Use mine alot. Love it.

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2008, 01:24:38 PM »
At present I do not use one. But I've been giving it some thought and hope to buy one this winter.
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2008, 01:58:57 PM »
 As an avid bowhunter with almost no natural ranging ability I use mine a lot, that is when ever i can pry it away from my wife or son.
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2008, 04:23:47 PM »
I didnt use to until I bought the Geovid. Sure is convenient with it all in one. I use it ALL the time now.

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2008, 05:16:29 PM »
I have and use one when I have a chance. It's one less thing you have to worry about when you have a shot. :twocents:

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2008, 06:05:52 PM »
+1, love em
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2008, 06:08:04 PM »
I like to use mine. Still trying to decide if I need the geovid.

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2008, 06:13:23 PM »
I think every archer should be required to have one.




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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2008, 06:14:54 PM »
i havent used one but i want to get one soon.

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2008, 06:42:26 PM »
best bowhunting invention ever IMO, I have great range ability from all the 3d shoots I do but my estimation is still not faster then my nikon, and I would rather be 100% on what pin and where to hold when shooting at game then hoping I guessed right..... you have to respect the game you hunt and doing everything you can to ensure a quick clean kill is essential....... as a bowhunter being 100% on the range is as good as it gets......

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2008, 07:06:34 PM »
Buy a good one, I bought a Nikon 550 about a month ago. It is a total piece of crap! I hesitate to even put it up for sale it is such junk!
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2008, 08:39:36 PM »
I have one but never had to use it when bow hunting.  Every elk ive shot has been within 25 yards.

 


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