Copper I was just kidding. I've wondered if someone had come up with something like this, before (this gadget).

Just joking.

I knew you were just bustin chops.

It is quite the gadget isn't it.

Ive seen/heard of these before but have never used one. Might weigh down the bow a little bit...

With some improved technology, it might not be a bad idea...

I find within bow range, I'm pretty accurate, but I start practicing this time of year...As you are walking, stop, pick a mark and guess the range, then step it off....After awhile you get pretty good....Don't worry if your steps are 34 inches instead of a yard...Set you bow sights up to your steps....I'm lucky that I step off a yard with each step...
When I bow hunt I have already been in and picked a tree and I mark ranges at that time....I usually slash a tree at 10, 20 and 30 yards....One slash for 10, two for 20 and three for 30...

I hunted for about 35 years without a range finder, I did buy one a couple of years ago, it comes in handy, but isn't essential...

Hey, Copper. I have a friend who uses the Bushnell bow mounted range finder. It works very well but he has complained about the additional weight on his bow. Also, they are illegal in a lot of states including Utah, Idaho, Montana and others. Please check you state regulations before using it.

That's how it's done tbk...I use this as a backup though to my own geusstimation of yardage to confirm what I already believe to be right.

I have a friend that has one on his bow. He likes it, but now he is stuck with a rangefinder for his bow and is really not useable for any other purposes. Its totally your call but if i were you I would go out and buy a bushnell yardage pro or some other make or model and go with that - its more versatile and not stuck to your bow. I have a bushnell elite 1500 elite with arc, its a little much for bow hunting but it really comes in handy for those long range rifle shots on coyotes.

Hope this helps.

Tom

I would be worried about the electronics holding up with all of the vibration put out by the bow, and the added weight.