ORIGINAL: BigJ12
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
If you're referring to me, LC...That was FAR from the truth. I even basically thanked Atlas for rephrasing his initial comment. It was that type of comment I was seeking.
Atlas initially said ....
I use one for the simple reason that there is no good reason not to use one (unless you can't afford it).
Well....there ARE valid reasons NOT to use one....and this thread is riddled with them ....and they were cited by people who are well-known for their hunting conquests. the statement, as put forth, is false.
Reasons cited (for not using one) were:
1 - unnecessary movement
2 - not needed for short range situations
3 - somehting else to carry into the woods
4 - etc...
I don't have the first problem with the amended assessment. It's an opinion....and NOT "wrong", at all.
Jeff,
There is nothing wrong with Atlas's original statement either. I made bold the key word in his original statement. Who areyou (or anyone for that matter)to tellAtlaswhat he feels is a
good reason?
For the record, I see no
good reason why not to use one either.
Movement? If you wait to use your rangefinder until the deer is inside of 50yds you have more problems to worry about than a rangefinder because you have completely missed the "minimal movement" boat.
Not needed for short ranges? I find it hard to believe there are that many hunters out there who only have 20yd or less hunting spots. I have a couple but most have lanes out to 30-40yds. So to use the minority as a valid reason not to use a rangefinder is.........not valid.
Something else to carry into the woods?? I don't even know where to start with this one. If a few oz rangefinder is going to put you over the top than I suggest getting rid of something less important. I don't know of too much that is more important than securing a correct range of an animal you are about to kill.
So just as you think those are valid reasons I think they're not. But who am I to tell you what is a valid reason and what is not......see where I'm going with this.
Dang it John.........you beat me to it..........I guess my "hunting conquests" aren't good enough for a valid opinion.
