Range Finder Advice
11-25-2013, 02:23 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 2
Range Finder Advice
My son is an avid hunter. He uses a shotgun and also a bow. I would like to get him a rangefinder but I know nothing about them. I am aware that they are expensive but I don't want to break the bank. Yesterday he missed a buck with his bow because he misjudged the distance.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
11-25-2013, 06:16 AM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 176
Tell us more like what state will he be hunting mostly. Does he hunt Elk, Pronghorne as well as Deer? What is the terrain hilly, mountainous or flat land. The range finders today are great some have the arc feature which would be great for mountains but not really necessary for flat land. One that will range out to 400 - 600 yards will probably fit his needs. The range finders on the "Black Friday" sales would probably fit what he needs and would save you some money. You can also check out craigs list. Some others might offer some more suggestions but if you answer these questions I am sure some one will suggest on for you.
CVG Ohio
CVG Ohio
11-26-2013, 02:24 PM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hamilton, OH
Posts: 456
Simmons LRF 600. Good to 600 yards and you can get them for $120 if not $99 on sale. 
I only ever use my range finder if Im in a new stand or with my climber. Range a few trees and pick a shooting lane. You should have to use a range finder before every shot.... unless I guess you are out West in the open hunting.
I only ever use my range finder if Im in a new stand or with my climber. Range a few trees and pick a shooting lane. You should have to use a range finder before every shot.... unless I guess you are out West in the open hunting.
05-19-2014, 04:33 AM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Posts: 125
Anyone have any experience with this range finder> Simmons Vertical Laser Rangefinder
Any insight would be appreciated..
Any insight would be appreciated..
05-19-2014, 04:33 PM
#7
Spike
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 85
Leupold full draw or Bushnell Chuck Adams edition. I personally own both of them and they are great there is a big price difference but I really like them both. I let my clients use them while bowhunting and they all have great things to say about them.
05-27-2014, 04:39 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,926
Well this post is some six month old and probably out of date. But I still use my ol right arm to judge 20 yards. It got down to practice, which unfortunately is slower to learn than rangefinders. But fortunately the right arm is usually with me and working.
