Do I REALLY need a rangefinder with ARC?

BIG DONNIE BRASCO · 11-30-2009, 05:09 PM

I would really like a rangefinder but man they are NOT cheap!
I prefer bowhunting and was wondering if I really need the ARC feature if I am never really more than 15' up and almost never shoot more than 30 yards?

Thanks a lot

Don

cwanty03 · 11-30-2009, 05:11 PM

i just asked this in a thread saying....Archers Choice Rangefinder...i got 1 reply saying the guy never had much of a difference. like .5 yard tops soo....

BIG DONNIE BRASCO · 11-30-2009, 05:40 PM

awesome... that helps a lot, thanks for taking the time to respond.
What did you end up getting?

My issue is I have about $400 to spend and I would like to get a ladder stand, trailcam, and a cheap rangefinder (I know.... tall order for just $400)

Thanks again
Don

huntbigb · 11-30-2009, 06:02 PM

no, i made the mistake of buying one with arc. and the largest difference i have seen is 1 yard...its a gimic. but i still love my rangefinder haha

Fieldmouse · 11-30-2009, 06:12 PM

If you practice, think about your shots prior by making ranges in your mind by the natural landmarks you won't need to spend anything on a range finder. Spend your money on practice arrows instead.

BIG DONNIE BRASCO · 11-30-2009, 06:33 PM

thanks guys... this really does help!

kyhunter93 · 11-30-2009, 06:43 PM

I wEnt through the same thing. I'm terrible at judging distance so what I do is set tape/ ribbon markers at 20/30/40 yds. Like on trees or small saplings or even use scent wicks...

solocamcan · 11-30-2009, 06:50 PM

I use trees as references to yardage, so when I get up in my stand (climber) Instead of ranging at the base of the tree, I range the tree at the same level I am sitting.

cwanty03 · 11-30-2009, 07:18 PM

i recently bought a moultrie cam for 180$ it is awesome! moultrie infared i40. had out since sept 15th battery life is still around 63%. Takes good pics night/day....i have a cheap bushnell yardage pro range finder. it does the job and is still holding up at 5 yrs old. that was like 100 or 125....so that's around 300...now you got 100 left for a really nice river edge ladder stand!!! hope that helps....

Fieldmouse · 11-30-2009, 08:01 PM

One other point I just thought of, reduce your sight pins down to one. Now that I think back to my biggest transformation from shooting arrows to shooting deer has been reducing down to a single point. Now, I myself have switched to a red dot scope, but in reality it's a single pin set at 25 yrds. I make my adjustments based on distance just like everyone else shooting a gun. Trust me, it willl be much better than looking at multiple pins.