Rangefinder Discussion.

Kanati · 02-07-2012, 07:54 AM

Ok looking for a good Rangefinder, that is durable, accurate,reasonable priced and easy to use.

I read reviews a lot but also realize that people are paid to right great reviews about certain products so from experience here, what is would be a great rangefinder ?

HDMontana · 02-07-2012, 05:31 PM

I've used a Nikon Prostaff for a few years now and it has performed flawlessly. I like it and it's reasonably priced.

Sheridan · 02-07-2012, 06:01 PM

Recommend Nikon Monarch - it's treated me well...............

maytom · 02-08-2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HDMontana

I've used a Nikon Prostaff for a few years now and it has performed flawlessly. I like it and it's reasonably priced.

Ditto on the Nikon. Now all the rage is about the distance and height readings on the newer models. Question is, how much more accurate are they compared to the ones we have now?

GRIZZLYMAN · 02-08-2012, 08:47 AM

I have had a Bushnell 450 for several years and it hasn't let me down. It is the bottom of the line model, but does the job.

halfbakedi420 · 02-08-2012, 08:49 AM

do ya need arc?

Ridge Runner · 02-08-2012, 03:48 PM

what are you doing with it? what ya ranging and how far do you need to range?
RR

Kanati · 02-09-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridge Runner

what are you doing with it? what ya ranging and how far do you need to range?
RR

Hunting, and sighting in rifles honestly.

Nothing over 500-600 yards, mostly wooded areas here.

And excuse my ignorance because I'm not savy on most of this what exactly does the Angle Range Compensation do and what is it generally used for ?

HDMontana · 02-09-2012, 03:15 PM

When you shoot up or down hill, gravity has less of an effect on your bullet or arrow so you need to shoot for a shorter distance. The angle range compensation takes in account the angle you are shooting and gives you the correct yardage you are to shoot. I believe this is correct. If not, anyone can correct me on this.

Ridge Runner · 02-09-2012, 05:42 PM

HD is correct, google angle cozine to get a full explanation.
Here is the deal on todays rangefinders
they will mostly range a deer sized soft target to approximately 50% of they're max range until you go up to the leica models. they will range to they're max range on a smaller target than most due to the conscentration of the beam they emit, even tough the swuaro will range farther, the leica fares better on smaller targets. I have ranged deer under good conditions to 1210 yards with my leica 1200.
RR
edited to add
and I do not adjust for angle cozine till i'm shooting over 8 degrees up/down hill