Eyeballing distance.
09-12-2007, 05:02 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Eyeballing distance.
I have a Nikon 440 rangefinder that no longer works. I'm gonna send it back, but in the mean time I was just wondering if you guys have any hints on estimating distance. Prior to getting a range finder I was pretty good but I seem to have lost the knack.
09-12-2007, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Findlay, Ohio
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RE: Eyeballing distance.
I will admit I am pretty much a no go in that area. I always take a long tape out and set up my radius from my stands and blinds. I try to set up my 20 and 30 at 9,12, and 3 o'clock. Have thought about getting a range finder since I am planning on busting some long range coons this year, But I have got the green light from the wife to get a DVD Camcorder so that is what is next. Hopefully you guys will have some good flicks to watch this fall!
09-12-2007, 07:13 PM
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RE: Eyeballing distance.
Every shotI take in my part of Ar. costs me roughly $8.00. $5.75 for a Miller Killer and what ever tip I have on, blunt, grappler, Slick Trick. They all end up junk. So......... I range every shot, squirrel, rabbit, deer, ect. Don't mind payin the freight but wanna eat something for the shipping cost, lol.
09-12-2007, 09:19 PM
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RE: Eyeballing distance.
Jason... If my ball and chain was gonna let me get a camcorder that is sure the route I would go. Good woman you got there.
Dan... What rangefinder are you using. I sure thought my Nikon was gonna last more than a year..
I got to know though Smoke old fella.. How do you get the deer to stand still when you pace the distance?? You good or just a real sneaky redneck. LOL.
Dan... What rangefinder are you using. I sure thought my Nikon was gonna last more than a year..
I got to know though Smoke old fella.. How do you get the deer to stand still when you pace the distance?? You good or just a real sneaky redneck. LOL.
09-12-2007, 09:35 PM
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RE: Eyeballing distance.
ORIGINAL: Planter
Jason... If my ball and chain was gonna let me get a camcorder that is sure the route I would go. Good woman you got there.
Dan... What rangefinder are you using. I sure thought my Nikon was gonna last more than a year..
I got to know though Smoke old fella.. How do you get the deer to stand still when you pace the distance?? You good or just a real sneaky redneck. LOL.
Jason... If my ball and chain was gonna let me get a camcorder that is sure the route I would go. Good woman you got there.
Dan... What rangefinder are you using. I sure thought my Nikon was gonna last more than a year..
I got to know though Smoke old fella.. How do you get the deer to stand still when you pace the distance?? You good or just a real sneaky redneck. LOL.
09-13-2007, 11:00 AM
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RE: Eyeballing distance.
I have one Pin set at 30 yards.If a Deer is close I aim low,ifI figure it is over 30 yards I aim a little high.
Never has let me down on Deer.My wife says Bolts and Heads cost too much to be shooting anything smaller.$15 a pop and being on fixed income I can see her point.
big rockpile
Never has let me down on Deer.My wife says Bolts and Heads cost too much to be shooting anything smaller.$15 a pop and being on fixed income I can see her point.
big rockpile
