Range finders

[jstone]

Mine has the angle comp. in it I Love It... BUT this year 45 yard shot on my spike elk at a 45 degree angle not using the range finder, smoked him one shot quartering away. Late archery about the same yards and angle on a muledeer in wenatchee. Had all day ranged him and screwed the pooch. I should have just went with my head. Still love it

[tgomez]

Leica, shoot some 3ds and learn how to compensate or the angles. Angle isnt needed!

This is actually great advice. I agree with this 100%, 3D shoots are the way to go to learn proper shot angles, and how to guess ranges very effectively. Most 3D tournaments don't allow range finders anyway, that's part of the challenge of winning them. Usually these tourneys are "bionoculars only." I always bow hunted on the ground using the spot and stalk method which adds even more difficulty. With that being said if you are getting a range finder "archer's choice" is a great pick. Either way practice is the key to shooting acurately, shoot daily!

[sakoshooter]

I've been using a Nikon Monarch Gold 1200 for a few years now and it's been great.

[Shooting Stix]

Leica, shoot some 3ds and learn how to compensate or the angles. Angle isnt needed!

Shoot some 3ds and learn how to estimate yardage. A rangefinder isn't needed.

There's always got to be that guy that always has the best advise when your on a hunt of a lifetime and you have an opportunity to range the animal that is what I am going to do. One thing is to hunt deer if you wound him and lose him its heartbreaking but you continue to hunt but if you are on a high dollar hunt a wounded animal will cost you so thanks for the advise I have been bowhunting for over 20 years

[kentrek]

Maybe I'm weird but when a giant bull is coming in and screaming at me I kinda need all the additional help i can get....

Im a vortex guy for archery, Leica for rifle all the way

[Shooting Stix]

Mine has the angle comp. in it I Love It... BUT this year 45 yard shot on my spike elk at a 45 degree angle not using the range finder, smoked him one shot quartering away. Late archery about the same yards and angle on a muledeer in wenatchee. Had all day ranged him and screwed the pooch. I should have just went with my head. Still love it

What type of range finder you have and how much does it cost?

[Shooting Stix]

Maybe I'm weird but when a giant bull is coming in and screaming at me I kinda need all the additional help i can get....

Im a vortex guy for archery, Leica for rifle all the way

That's funny right there I find sometimes I have to slow myself down or I get too excited so I use the range finder to find out the range but also get my nerves to settle down then rushing my shot especially with a rifle.

[kentrek]

Maybe I'm weird but when a giant bull is coming in and screaming at me I kinda need all the additional help i can get....

Im a vortex guy for archery, Leica for rifle all the way

That's funny right there I find sometimes I have to slow myself down or I get too excited so I use the range finder to find out the range but also get my nerves to settle down then rushing my shot especially with a rifle.

Typically people have a "check list" type procedure.....

I can think of three times I was so excited I could barely walk....let alone remember a freaking check list...so I keep it as dummy proof as possible 

[RadSav]

Typically people have a "check list" type procedure.....

I can think of three times I was so excited I could barely walk....let alone remember a freaking check list...so I keep it as dummy proof as possible 

I carry a cut chart with me, but I always forget to use it when horns get big!   More reliable for me to have a rangefinder with the compensator.  I like the readout and accuracy of the Leupold however, they really suck in rain, snow and fog.  The cheaper Leupolds do a much better job in rain and snow so I try to have one as backup if weather turns to crap.

I ran Leica for years.  Loved those!  It was hard giving up on Leica for the compensator option Leupold.  In the long run I think it has been worth it.  My success has never been better.  I hear that the Leica CRF 1000-R now has the compensator to 600 yards.  I'll likely be getting one of those before next spring and hope it solves the weather issues.

I bought the Vortex and used it on one single hunt.  Could not get rid of that thing fast enough.  Loved the shape and the belt clip.  But the function was the worst.  I'd take a $49.99 Bushnell over that thing.

I think the drive for "More Power" has really ruined the archery rangefinder market.  Never had problems with fog and snow until they started making them for 1,000 yards plus.  Now they are so sensitive even light fog gives me fits.  I'm praying the Leica is the answer!  We'll see come spring!

[Jellymon]

Leica, shoot some 3ds and learn how to compensate or the angles. Angle isnt needed!

Shoot some 3ds and learn how to estimate yardage. A rangefinder isn't needed.

There's always got to be that guy that always has the best advise when your on a hunt of a lifetime and you have an opportunity to range the animal that is what I am going to do. One thing is to hunt deer if you wound him and lose him its heartbreaking but you continue to hunt but if you are on a high dollar hunt a wounded animal will cost you so thanks for the advise I have been bowhunting for over 20 years

Sorry if it came off that way. I was making fun of the comment I quoted, not you. I use a rangefinder whenever possible as well.

[jstone]

I have the leupold. I only archery hunt. I think it goes out to 600 yards. It has differant adjustments for bow speeds and angle reader. Maybe payed 300.00 for it. I dont have the money for those other ones. Daughter in college. Still for the price its worth it.

[kentrek]

Typically people have a "check list" type procedure.....

I can think of three times I was so excited I could barely walk....let alone remember a freaking check list...so I keep it as dummy proof as possible 

I bought the Vortex and used it on one single hunt.  Could not get rid of that thing fast enough.  Loved the shape and the belt clip.  But the function was the worst.  I'd take a $49.99 Bushnell over that thing.

 I'm praying the Leica is the answer!  We'll see come spring!

Was it the slower read out for the vortex you disliked ? During nasty weather I found its best to keep the things completely dry....seems like they don't like to read once water hits the lower lense

The Leica is definitely geared toward rifle hunters but it sure is nice ! Seems like you can seek a range through some pretty thick brush  much better then leupold/vortex

[CAMPMEAT]

We went shooting steel last Sunday and the Leica my friend had, dd not work with a little bit of fog. So, I guess, they're not as perfect as all claim.

[Karl Blanchard]

We went shooting steel last Sunday and the Leica my friend had, dd not work with a little bit of fog. So, I guess, they're not as perfect as all claim.

low battery maybe?  Mine will basically range it as long as I can see it

[Bob33]

We went shooting steel last Sunday and the Leica my friend had, dd not work with a little bit of fog. So, I guess, they're not as perfect as all claim.

That is an issue with Leicas but understandable. The laser beam in them is narrower than most and sensitive, which is why it can range further than most. When it detects a rain drop or mist from fog it returns a reading.