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twildasin 02-06-2008 07:49 PM

Rangefinders??
 
Hey guys what do you recommend? Can you give me prices also if you know and a little about the device you like! Thanks

GMMAT 02-06-2008 07:52 PM

RE: Rangefinders??
 
For strictly bowhunting.....I don't see spending any more than $150.

Bushnell sport is accurate to 450yds to within +/- 1 yd.

kfish2258 02-06-2008 07:55 PM

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have a bushnell 450 paid about 130.00 & it works great for bowhunting . i've never tried it on anything long distance

twildasin 02-06-2008 07:56 PM

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thanks Jeff that is about what I want to spend!!

SouthDakotaHunter 02-06-2008 08:06 PM

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I use a Nikon 440. You can get them for about $170...

Rick James 02-06-2008 08:26 PM

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I've got the Nikon 440. A few things I like about it.........

I've had it for 3 years now and it's on the same battery. I use this thing a LOT too, in the summer I'm using it all the time to practice yardage judging for 3D. I bought an extra battery 2 years ago to keep in the archery tackle box I keep in my car, but I just haven't needed it yet.

The bushnell I tried in the past had a hard time reading through blind mesh, and through minor brush. My Nikon works perfectly in these situations.

I've dropped my Nikon from 20+ feet up a tree at least a half dozen times, and it just keeps ticking. I've also dropped it from 20+ feet up into 10" of standing water, where it sat long enough for me to climb down from a tree in a climber, and when I got down there, pulled it out....no fogging, no nothing. Works perfectly.

This thing isa soldier and I honestly can't imagine wanting anything else.

GMMAT 02-06-2008 08:42 PM

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Those are good points, Matt......but I don't hunt out of my blind with the mesh down.....ever.

If I did.....I'd look for that model.

popeandyoungchaser 02-06-2008 09:05 PM

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I have the Bushnell scout that i got for a present from my grandpa when i graduated highschool. This one is a bit more pricey at like 250$ i think. but a great small one haded operation rangefinder.

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nvshooter 02-06-2008 09:23 PM

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I bought the Leica CRF1200, only because I got one heck of a deal on it. They go for 650$ new. I love the compactness, the battery life is great. It will warn you when the battery is low, and even after that you have 200 times more you can squeeze the trigger before the battery is totally dead. The best thing I like about it is the red dot, it jumps out at you.

twildasin 02-06-2008 09:37 PM

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ORIGINAL: Rick James

I've got the Nikon 440. A few things I like about it.........

I've had it for 3 years now and it's on the same battery. I use this thing a LOT too, in the summer I'm using it all the time to practice yardage judging for 3D. I bought an extra battery 2 years ago to keep in the archery tackle box I keep in my car, but I just haven't needed it yet.

The bushnell I tried in the past had a hard time reading through blind mesh, and through minor brush. My Nikon works perfectly in these situations.

I've dropped my Nikon from 20+ feet up a tree at least a half dozen times, and it just keeps ticking. I've also dropped it from 20+ feet up into 10" of standing water, where it sat long enough for me to climb down from a tree in a climber, and when I got down there, pulled it out....no fogging, no nothing. Works perfectly.

This thing isa soldier and I honestly can't imagine wanting anything else.
sounds unbreakable! How much??

Rick James 02-06-2008 09:40 PM

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I got mine on ebay. I see a bunch of them there now on buy it now auctions for around $170. If you were patient and bid on one, I'm sure you could likely get one cheaper than that.

ranger56528 02-06-2008 09:59 PM

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Right Now I have the Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport its about 4-5 yrs old and works fine,but now I am going up one step to the Bushnell 1000Arc for 299.00$...

Duramax05 02-07-2008 08:02 AM

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[/align]I have a Bushnell 450 and a Leupold RXII. The Bushnell works to some extent. Its great for bowhunting but a lot bulkier than the leupold. Dont try to range anything over a couple hundred yards with it though. For the money I think the Leupold is the best. I got it off of Ebay for $214 new.

MeanV2 02-07-2008 09:16 AM

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ORIGINAL: GMMAT

For strictly bowhunting.....I don't see spending any more than $150.

Bushnell sport is accurate to 450yds to within +/- 1 yd.
Although I have the Yardage Pro. All the Bushnells are more than adequate for archery;)

Dan


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