Range Finder
 

I am looking at getting a range finder any suggestions.

RE: Range Finder
 

first thing you do is ask yourself how much you want to spend. i think they all work about the same. nilkon is very good. i use the leica 800 range finder

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the bushnell yardage pro sport is pretty good i think jc penny's had it for $99 a few months back

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The nikon laser 800 is what we use and so far it has worked great .There are situations where its hard to get a good reading but we had that trouble with the Bushnell and lieca too.

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Couldn't afford the Nicon. Tried the yardage pro and it couldn't range my bird dog past 125 yards. I guess for bow hunting that would be fine. I hunt both rifle and bow. While rifle hunting I couldn't care less as long as the target is 200 or less. I sight in for 200 and shot straight away out to 250. I can't judge out any farther than that anymore. I use the Bushnell 1000. Love it. Get the best you can afford.

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I would recommend a Bushnell Yardage Pro 500 or the Pentax. Both are great products.

Jon Jackoviak
The Optic Zone
www.theopticzone.com

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I'm going to be looking for a range finder eventually too. I didn't want to spend over 150 though. I'll see if I can pick one up at the Harrisburg show next weekend!!

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If price is no option and you don't mind some bulk, then go with the Lieca's, they are real nice. In my case I couldn't make myself open the wallet enough for a pair of lieca's, so I went with the Bushnell Pro Scout, it ranges from 10-300 on deer. I have tested it in the field and actually get readings from 7 - 331 yards this past fall on deer or smaller objects like trees. It is light and very compact. The only knock I can give it is, in low light not great and due to size it does take sometime to get over the shakes on those long distance ranges(ie:200+). But for my purposes it is exactly what I need and I didn't have to mortgage the farm.

I mostly use in set up and mark my yardage before had, I believe most do this...however if you plan on using it mostly to find the range on game, the larger styles offered would be a better fit...just due to the stability factor(more like a pair of binos).

Good Luck.

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i have a nikon laser800 buckmasters if anyone is interested. i have the leica and will stick with it. just mail me and make an offer.

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skeeter-i have the leica and it is as small as the nikon. there is no bulk and feels lighter