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Old 07-28-2009, 02:07 PM   #1
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what is a good but cheap range finder. i want it to be reliable. i will be using it for bowhunting. thanks
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Old 07-28-2009, 02:33 PM   #2
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here is the deal that I am looking at getting but the rangefinder alone can be bought for $200 http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...233&hasJS=true
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Old 07-29-2009, 04:49 AM   #3
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I've used Bushnell and Nikon rangefinders and have been satisfied with both. If I buy again it will be a Bushnell.

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Old 07-29-2009, 03:58 PM   #4
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i just ordered a mint condition used one for $100. Bushnell.

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Old 07-30-2009, 06:53 AM   #5
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You can't beat Nikon Archers Choice $ 250.00
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:40 AM   #6
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The Nikon 550 is the way to go, its fairly cheap and works extremely well. I have a Leupold RXII and i can honestly say the Nikon is more effective(friends and dad have the nikon). And you really only need the angle stuff like the archers choice/Leupold with TBR if you hunting steep country and taking long shots. Dont be fooled into thinking you need that stuff for hunting flat to rolling ground with relatively close shots.
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:36 AM   #7
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The Nikon 550 is the way to go, its fairly cheap and works extremely well. I have a Leupold RXII and i can honestly say the Nikon is more effective(friends and dad have the nikon). And you really only need the angle stuff like the archers choice/Leupold with TBR if you hunting steep country and taking long shots. Dont be fooled into thinking you need that stuff for hunting flat to rolling ground with relatively close shots.
Same here, Nikon 550.
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Old 07-30-2009, 05:55 PM   #8
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I have the Nikkon 440 . It works well for me
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