Bowhunters Opinion
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 1,071
I don't think it makes a person lazy so long as you aren't trying to range a deer when you are about ready to draw on it lol...they should be used to help not to totally depend on...practicing your shooting is more beneficial than worrying about your range finder...lol
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,926
Once a group accepts...
a tool as absolutely necessary, how does one disagree with the use of the tool.
The only point I see, is many hunters just have to spend more money to enjoy their sport.
Out walking, I sometimes practice my 20 yard, 40 yard, 50 yard, 100 yard eyeball distance ranging. That seems as revolutionary today as going out for pre-season hikes.
The only point I see, is many hunters just have to spend more money to enjoy their sport.
Out walking, I sometimes practice my 20 yard, 40 yard, 50 yard, 100 yard eyeball distance ranging. That seems as revolutionary today as going out for pre-season hikes.
#13
There has never been an animal killed, with archery equipment or otherwise, without the use of a laser rangefinder...
Oh wait, I forgot...
:happy 0157:: happy0157:
It's a luxury, and it tends to make guys lazy, neglecting to practice 'eyeballing' ranges without the use of a rangefinder.
It's a great tool, and if used properly, VERY effective. But I hunted before they were available, and I wouldn't stay home if I didn't have one.
To some of the other poster's points, even before I had a rangefinder, I used to use a 100ft tape measure to mark out different landmarks in my hunting areas. That's the most effective technique I've ever used for 'in-hunt accuracy'. Know the field before the game is there, then you don't need the equipment, and won't have doubts in your shot.
Oh wait, I forgot...
:happy 0157:: happy0157:
It's a luxury, and it tends to make guys lazy, neglecting to practice 'eyeballing' ranges without the use of a rangefinder.
It's a great tool, and if used properly, VERY effective. But I hunted before they were available, and I wouldn't stay home if I didn't have one.
To some of the other poster's points, even before I had a rangefinder, I used to use a 100ft tape measure to mark out different landmarks in my hunting areas. That's the most effective technique I've ever used for 'in-hunt accuracy'. Know the field before the game is there, then you don't need the equipment, and won't have doubts in your shot.