Which Rangefinder does everyone use?
 

I finally have enough BPS reward points to buy a rangefinder. I'm looking at the Nikon Laser 550 riflehunter, the Leupold RX-1, the Bushnell scout 1000. Who uses which one and what do you like and dislike about it. I'm alsointerested to hear if the eye relief is adequate for someone wearing glasses.

Mike

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I use the nikon 800 hits its target fast. Had the Leupold RX-II sent it back would not hit target half the time. Read the reviews on Leupold before you buy their rangefinder.

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Nikon makes an excellent product. Though I don't use the model in question, I've had nothing but good luck with their products in the past.

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Im so good at estimating range I dont need a range finder :Dbesides why carry more than really needed into the woods.

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Thanks guys, I've been looking at the Nikon but I just like to hear other's opinions before I sink so much money into something.

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I use the nikon 800 monarch.. good quality

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I just recently bought the Bushnell 1000 ARC to replace my old 800 that finally went south. I looked at the Leupold but heard it had some issues so went with the bushnell. I like it so far, let me get a season with it and then I will know for sure.

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I've been using a Bushnell yardage pro 450 for about 7-8 years. It's accurate to +/- 1yd to450 yds.

ONLY downfall to this rangefinder is that it won't shoot through the mesh if your netting is down on your blind. I only turkey hunt out of my blind....so my netting is never down.

At $150.....it's tough to beat.....and since I only take shots inside 450yds[8D].....the extended yardage capabilities of the other models would leave me paying for something I'll never use.

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I use the Leupold RX-II. I really like it and have never had a problem. Seems very accurate when comparing it with other models also.

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I use the ArcherRange Rangefinder!
I just introduced it at the ATA show in January so there are very few that have used it, but all that have are amazed at how accurate,consistent, and simple to useit is.
Keep it in mind to tell your buddies about it that don't have a rangefinder or are new at the sport. It will greatly assist in game recovery and helps keep people interested in bowhunting!
It retails at $49.95 and can be seen at www.ArcherRange.com . No batteries needed!!

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I swear by the Leica models if you are going to use it for rifle as well. In my personal tests beyond 200 yards non reflective targets such as deer and elk would not be seen by most range finders onreally sunny daysbut he Leica did great. Up close they all did pretty well.

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I use a Bushnell Scout for hunting and a Bushnell Legend for work. Both work awesome.

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Me too. I have no complaints about the Monarch 800.

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I use the Nikon 550 and really like it amd had not failed me. My son also has one and likes his. I'm not trying to down grade any aother products but there is one product mention that I know some have had issues with. They will not read when you need them to. Not sure whats wrong with them if it's glare or being to close or what. With the Nikon I have never had an issue.

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Don't know which one, but the ArcherRange does not use lasers or electronics so no glare, reflectivity or bounceissues here!:)

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Bushnell Yardage Pro!

The Laser range finder has definitely been a boost to a lot of Bowhunters. Once you learn to carry and use them correctly they are invaluable:D

Dan

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Nikon prostaff 440.No problems at all in 2 seasons of use.

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I'm planning to use the Nikon 440 this fall, as soon as I get it ordered......my buddy has one and I have been really impressed with it.

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Mines probably the first generation Bushnell. It's not fancy or pretty, all it does is get accurate yardages everytime, for the last oh 10-12 years or so. See no reason to upgrade.

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bushnell

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The Bushnell Yardage Pro is Junk compared to the Nikon 440, I have used both. The price is pretty similar and the Nikon is much smaller as well.

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I have the Leupold RX II & love it. many uses besides bowhunting. I did look @ the RX I but decided I wanted to spend the money once *& buy it right, vx settling for something less & not being really satisfied with it. You'll alway be haunted by not buying what u really want.

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I have the RX II and have never had any problems with it...always worked when I have asked it too

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It seems like there's more bad than good with the Leupold and it's pretty mixed reviews about the bushnell. I'm going to take a look at the bushnell when I go there but I'll probably wind up with the Nikon 550 riflehunter. There was a thread about the Bass Pro Shop credit card earlier this month. Here's the deal, my daughter is getting married later today and I took out a loan to pay for everything. What I'm doing is paying for everything with my BPS credit card and then I'm going to pay the credit card off with the loan. I've already got enough points for the rangefinder this month and by next month when the rest of the bills come in I'm thinking about getting a Gammo 1200 fps pellet gun.

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Another NIKON vote here. I hear the new 550 is a nice little piece of glass, as is the new Nikon Archer's RF, but haven't used either one of them personally. I'll keep using my OLD 440 until it don't do the job anymore!!!

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I have the Leupold RX-II. I love it. It works great. The reason it has a some bad reviews is it's complex. You can't expect to take it out of the box and start ranging. You need to spend an hour reading the directions, adjusting the settings to match your equipment. Once you do - it is incredible. If you're mentally challenged, go with another brand.

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Nikkon 440 is has been working great for me

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I use the Bushnell yardage pro. It works well for half the money of the others you listed

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Nikon 440 here. For me, the image through the nikon seemed to be a lot more clear than that of the bushnell.

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Correct.

OK....Post up a link to where I can buy one (Nikon 440) for $150.....and I'll buy it (new). That's what I paid for my Bushnell 7-8 yrs ago....and it's worked just fine.

Post that link up......I'd like to have another one for my son.;)

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I use the Bushnell yardage pro.

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The Nikon 440 has been discontinued, Walmart's already dropped the price to $169. I'm quite sure that once the stores start pushing the 550's they'll go even lower.

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Here's that link
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=NK8 352

There are many on Ebay also

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I just bought the Nikon Archers Choice Rangefinder.....used it a little playin' around....needed to upgrade

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=EGG1YVYIRS1GXLAQBBKSCOVMCAEFMI WE?id=0054149712995a&type=product&cmCat=fr oogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle& cm_pla=0540203&cm_ite=0054149712995a&_requ estid=51677

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Bushnell Yardage Pro sport 450 works great for me.

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I have one that is the size of a small truck I bought 8 years ago made by bushnell, I think it is a yardage pro 400 or something along those lines. It has been a good one, it is just outdated and big....

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I use a Nikon Prostaff 440. Its affordable and works great for me since i only bow hunt. If i was a rifle hunter i would probably get something a little more accurate at long ranges...

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I use a Nikon 440. Been pretty happy with it. Compact, priced reasonably (can find it under $200), scans quick...

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I use the bushnell pro scout, was thinking of one of the arc's, but my sight has pendulum built into it.. summit hot dot so no real need...

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Nikon Laser 550. I love mine.