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Old 04-18-2007 | 02:49 PM
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Paul L Mohr
 
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Default RE: Why do you use a rangefinder?

I use one, I originally got it for practicing and setting up my targets in my yard.

I don't actually use it when I bow hunt, like say to range an animal before I shoot it. I range a perimeter around my tree stand or blind and take note of where certain landmarks are and how far away they are. That way I don't have to guess at anything. If a deer walks inside that circle I am 100% confident I can kill it.

And I do shoot slow set up. Like over 400 grns in the low 200's.

I also use it when I muzzle loader and slug gun hunt. The difference between 100 and 130 yards is BIG deal depending on what weapon you are shooting and the loads you are using. And I will be honest I can tell the difference between the two bye my eyes.

I even used it once while turkey hunting. I used it the same way I would when deer hunting. I checked the area around me before any birds came in so I knew were my max yardage would be.

Paul
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