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Offline Charlie

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2008, 10:24:45 PM »
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It is a total piece of crap! I hesitate to even put it up for sale it is such junk!

What seems to be the issues with the Nikon Carl?
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2008, 10:27:37 PM »
Yup  :hello:

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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2008, 10:32:52 PM »
I really like my Nikon Monarch 800, although I have to say I rarely use it. But it has no problem ranging out to 4 to 500 yards, which is plenty far enough for me. If you have the money and want a better unit, go with the Leica.
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #18 on: November 30, 2008, 11:55:05 AM »
I've had a Bushnell Scout model (green color) for the last 4 years. Love it!
Typically I range certain land marks within bow range or rifle range so distances are pretty much pre-determined before the beast shows up.

what I hate about it is the battery costs $12.00, available in any store with good selection of camera or other batteries. I turn it on when needed and turn it off when not to conserve the battery.
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #19 on: November 30, 2008, 12:08:24 PM »
I have on it helps when shooting up or down hill I am always on the move I always guess then use the range finder my kids do the same its a good tool for someone new.
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #20 on: November 30, 2008, 12:15:05 PM »
I have had one since I started bow hunting. I do NOT grab my bow if I dont have mine around my neck. I dont get the idea of a bow hunter that doesnt use one.

I can tell the difference between 30 yards and 40 yards but 36 and 43??? not as clearly   and from what Ive seen theres a ton of guys that stretch the arrow out a lot farther than 40...

seems like a bad move without one.

PS- I know where you can get an AMAZING deal on a state of the art RF with all the bells and whistles new in the box with tags still attched! :P

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,14866.0.html
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #21 on: November 30, 2008, 12:25:45 PM »
exactly. its imperative you KNOW how far that animal is, not well he looks 45 so ill hoold my 40 high........  :bdid:
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #22 on: November 30, 2008, 12:32:49 PM »
An absolute must have!  I wouldn't set foot in the woods without one!
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #23 on: November 30, 2008, 12:33:49 PM »
Its not just for bow hunters either!!!

anyone that hunts the high country with a rifle is knee deep in guess shooting! :bdid:
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #24 on: November 30, 2008, 12:42:24 PM »
Don't take this wrong BUT You younger guys have had the pleaseure of being overrun with "gadgets" don't get me wrong, I like them too but when I started archery we didn't have the luxury of all that is available today and relied on "Practice"  to know how far your target is. I shot my first deer at 45 yards walking and smoked it with a double lung shot because I could and knew my bow like the back of my hand. I shot 3 dozen arrows everyday and knew how to range my targets. Mind you this was with the old technology bows that were more sensitive than the bows today. Todays bows are much flatter shooting than the bows of the 80's and 90's. With that being said you should never substitute good practice for gadgets that tend to overcomplicate the process. I think range finders are fine (in fact I'm looking to buy one) but I've hunted 30 years without one and done just fine. Practice Practice Practice :twocents:  
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #25 on: November 30, 2008, 12:47:35 PM »
I agree on the practice.

i also know people once used wooden false teeth. Today, theres no reason not to have one and cost really isnt a big factor. I shoot 30-50 arrows a day starting a month before season and do that daily during season...  just ask my wife   It drives her crazy.

I pull 78 pounds on my old bow and I gotta have the bow muscles strong to do that smoothly from any position.

That said...still gotta have my RF!
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RE: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #26 on: November 30, 2008, 01:10:48 PM »
that great back in the day you didnt have what we have now, I shoot over 10k arrows a year, infact I shoot more in a day then id guess plenty of guys on here do in a month, I shoot year round, field,3d and indoors, I can guess range within a yrd with my eye with the best of them and hit the 12 ring on a deer target at 60yrds with my pro elite.. I also know my bow like the back of my hand, but I still would never hunt without one, knowing your gear is great, but being really sure its 40yrds and KNOWING its 40yrds are way diff.........
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Re: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #27 on: November 30, 2008, 01:46:08 PM »
I use a Leica 900, never let me down yet!

With my first bull this year, I guessed the yardage at 40 and he was 41 yards when I went back and range'd the spot he was at...  But I had a 35-40 second stare down with him before he gave me the shot so all I was thinking was 45 - no 30 - no, 40, 40 yeah 40 yeah and pulled the trigger......

Keith :)
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Re: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #28 on: November 30, 2008, 02:05:34 PM »
I have one and I have only used it once on game. 285 yards. Good thing i had it too i would have said it was over 350 :yike:. But where i hunt in WA I don't really need it, but it is always within easy reach when i might need it ;).
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Re: Range finder, Who does, who doesn't
« Reply #29 on: November 30, 2008, 02:16:20 PM »
I got one a leupold Rx-ll TBR I always use it bow or rifle! :chuckle:
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