RE: Why do you use a rangefinder?
Atlas...
I never had to "justify" that shot to anyone. But I'll tell you this......a 2" margin for error at +/- 30yds is OK in my book. I hit EXACTLY within that margin for error. T hereisn't a person on this board who wouldn't be proud of that shot......unless it's you.
I never had a problem with your "opinion". your first statement that was spouted as "fact" was the one I questioned. I thanked you for your opinion....and I'm sure it works for many people to employ your tactics. I've been in my woods enough times now and I have ranged ALL the areas I hunt. I just choose not to take the rangefinder with me when I hunt these familiar areas, anymore.
My shots at deer, this past season, were from 12yds, 19yds, 10yds, 6yds, 22yds and 33yds. I made a bad shot on the 12yarder......but that had nothing to do with ranging.
You keep doing what's working for you. A 2" margin for error at 30yds DOES come into play......depending on the size of your target, I "guess".