stubblejumper

I always thought that I was reasonably good at judging distances,until I started using a rangefinder.Shooting over relatively flat fields with landmarks is mucheasier,but hunting in the mountains over chasms anddrainages can be a real challenge.While spotting sheep myself and an outfitter that I know used to estimate distances and then use the rangefinder to verify them.As experienced as we both are,we were often close to 100 yards out at distances of around 500 yards.As a result of this,he also carries a rangefinder when guiding clients.Also the bald prairies with no landmarks can make range estimation tricky.You won't know just how good you really are,until you take a rangefinder on a hunt and test yourself.

Jeff Ovington

Well thats one of the reasons I want to try one out......
Cause to be accurate one has to judge distance as the "crow flies"not take in consideration"adding to the confusion" knols hillsgullies ravines
that happen to be in the way...etc.....
I'm just curious...
Acually its funny cause when I hunt sheep, goat andhigh country mulies
Iposition myselfto my target using the right angle triangle method....
I don't do this with moose or elk,but generally these animals use 2 of three senses smell and either or either site or noise before a descion is made weather or not to high tail it out...
Thats why I'm such an advocate of long range practicing,cause if its done right there is no excuse for missing and alot less effort is involved in the hiking aspect.
Why hike straight up making lots of noise when you can move stright away and position yourself to make a 45 degree angle shot..

bagem

If you're interested in the Nikon 440, dont put the 800 monarch up to your face. There's no way you'll settle for the inferior optics in the 440 after looking through the 800.

heeze gutshot shortee

nikon monarch gold