Post by: 2MANY on June 28, 2013, 08:38:41 AM
I'm trying to decide if I want a newfangled range finder or if I will stick with my non incline model I already have.
Thanks.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 28, 2013, 08:44:38 AM
Post by: HoofsandWings on June 28, 2013, 08:50:35 AM
I use them to determine the height of trees using equilateral triangle method.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 28, 2013, 08:54:33 AM
Post by: 2MANY on June 28, 2013, 09:03:06 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 28, 2013, 09:05:26 AM
There are several range finders out there that give horizontal distance to target.
I use them to determine the height of trees using equilateral triangle method.
Please explain this method
Post by: Special T on June 28, 2013, 09:45:47 AM
http://www.csgnetwork.com/righttricalc.html (http://www.csgnetwork.com/righttricalc.html)
the 3 4 5 referance is refering to the ratio of rise and run vs the line of site if you line of site is 50 yards the elevation gain/lose is 30 yards the the true flat yardage is 40 yards....
all that a new range finder does is measure the angle and make the calculation for you. you can however run some basics and practice.
Silver Arrow Bowmen in Moutn vernon has a GREAT walkthrough course to practice you up and down shots. www.silverarrowbowmen.com (http://www.silverarrowbowmen.com) We are also on facebook
Post by: 2MANY on June 28, 2013, 11:26:45 AM
Post by: HoofsandWings on June 28, 2013, 12:12:52 PM
First, let me say, the tree height method is for when I have my chain saw out and need to know where the tip the tree will fall.There are several range finders out there that give horizontal distance to target.Please explain this method
I use them to determine the height of trees using equilateral triangle method.
To determine the height of the tree, walk to where the tree top is 45 degrees from where you are. The horizontal distance to the tree is the tree height.
Post by: Mxracer532 on July 01, 2013, 04:19:09 PM
Post by: sakoshooter on July 01, 2013, 07:15:44 PM
If your hunting setup is shoots less than 300fps it might be worth it. If over its kinda pointless as none of the angle compensating range finders I have seen work for any bow shooting that fast.
I believe most bows are shooting less than 300fps in WA with a legal hunting weight arrow.
Post by: Yankee on July 01, 2013, 07:28:33 PM
Post by: Special T on July 02, 2013, 10:00:22 AM
Post by: jechicdr on July 02, 2013, 08:23:07 PM
Post by: Skillet on July 02, 2013, 08:28:58 PM
Determining the true horizontal distance has NOTHING to do with how fast you bow is. :twocents: The speed of you bow DOES make a huge difference in how acurate you are in judging distance.I'll agree with Special T but add one thing- the speed of your bow doesnt help you judge distance, but only reduces the difference in point of impact when you do get it wrong.
Bottom line is - you need to know exactly where your arrow hits on flat land, and be able to be as accurate as possible on non-flat land in judging horizontal distance to target.
Post by: N7XW on July 03, 2013, 12:01:27 AM
Anyone remember their trig? :chuckle:
Post by: Maligator on July 03, 2013, 12:30:17 AM
You can easily make up a little cheat sheet chart, laminate it and keep it in your pocket if you don't want to get a new rangefinder.:hello:
Anyone remember their trig? :chuckle:
Sin = opposite / hypotenuse... cos = adjacent / hypotenuse... tan = opposite / adjacent. :yike:
A2 + B2 = C2 ;)
Post by: 2MANY on July 03, 2013, 08:45:02 AM
A new range finder is sounding better all the time.
What is the smallest, best, angle compensating, bow hunting model out there?
Post by: Special T on July 03, 2013, 11:43:28 AM
Post by: hughjorgan on July 03, 2013, 06:27:06 PM
A new range finder is sounding better all the time.
What is the smallest, best, angle compensating, bow hunting model out there?
Can't go wrong with opti logic. Smallest range finder on the market, has red led numbers and is angle compensating for only around 260 dollars.
http://www.amazon.com/Opti-Logic-Micro-II-Laser-Rangefinder/dp/B004I0C4K2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1372901095&sr=1-1&keywords=range+finders (http://www.amazon.com/Opti-Logic-Micro-II-Laser-Rangefinder/dp/B004I0C4K2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1372901095&sr=1-1&keywords=range+finders)
Post by: shadowless_nite on July 07, 2013, 11:13:03 PM
IMO the nikon rifle hunter. WHY? its really simple has 2 modes andgle comp on or off. why the rifle? because it is 50$ more. effective to about 500yards about my shooting limit. the archers choice is only 100 yard. I belive that it breaks the yards down by half increments for the archery one but that don't matter as much to me. Too many option on a ranger finder IMO is just more to go wrong. Simple = better. :twocents:
i would have to agree, I bought the bowhunter model at the sportsman show a few years back and was real happy with it until I reliazed it doesnt go very far and I wanted to sight in my rifle beyond 100yds. Now im kicking myself in the butt for not getting the rifle hunter. One thing I didnt like that became a problem this year was mine did not want to give me range in light misting rain/fog while hunting in the skokomish area last fall kept giving me 3 or 4yd readings but i figured it was due to laser reflecting back on the mist. Anyways definitely super easy to use.