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Rangefinder Suggestions
I am in the market for a rangefinder for both Archery and gun hunting.
I like the features of the Nikon Archers Choice but it would do me no good during gun season. The Bushnell's with the ARC system seem good and have bodes for bow or gun. Has anybody used these modes? If someone has a better unit they know if please let me know. I don't want to make a couple hundred dollar mistake. I hunt everything from open country to the woods if that helps. Thanks to all who reply. Longbeard |
RE: Rangefinder Suggestions
ORIGINAL: longbeard_chaser I am in the market for a rangefinder for both Archery and gun hunting. I like the features of the Nikon Archers Choice but it would do me no good during gun season. The Bushnell's with the ARC system seem good and have bodes for bow or gun. Has anybody used these modes? If someone has a better unit they know if please let me know. I don't want to make a couple hundred dollar mistake. I hunt everything from open country to the woods if that helps. Thanks to all who reply. Longbeard i use it for archery and works fine. i would not waste my money on the ARC rangefinders. what i would look for is smaller ones out now that can fit in your shirt pocket, that is what i would buy. |
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I bought a Bushnell 1000 with ARC at the beginning of the season. I havent had any trouble with, its pretty compact. As stated in the earlier post about the arc, i really couldnt get more than a yard of difference out of my treestand using the ARC. Im sure it might work better if your hunting really hilly country. Cabelas always has deals on the BushnellScout kit that comes with a knife andbinoculars, and they always have some kind of coupon out there. I would buy it again..........
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Take a look at Leica, I bought mine for less than $400.
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My buddy has the Nikon and it is GREAT. he used it for bow and blackpower this year
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I bought the bushnell scout 1000 arc and had no problems during the deer season here in southern manitoba. the season was colder than it has been for quite a few years, but it still worked despite being around -20 celcius. The arc option for me is nice, since I hunt in a large valley where incline shots at 300+ yards are taken.
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I love my Nikon ProStaff 550! It has been awesome for me.
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I have a Leupold RXII, I have used in for the past year deer and varmint hunting without issue, consistantly within 5 yds give or take of my buddies Nikon and Bushnell. Haven't had the opportunity to range for archery yet but from my treestands during the gun seasons were all dead on. Price vs features the Nikon's are hard to beat.
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Look into the leica CRF1200 or CRF900.
You will not be disappointed. Everyone has there favorite for different reasons. My reason for buying Leica is optical quality, accuracy and the ability to range in low light conditions..i.e.dusk and dawn. Ya know, when the deer are MOVING! Try several and you will see the advantage Leica offers! Good Luck! |
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Just be sure that what ever you buy is good for gun and bow, my buddy and i was at cabelas
and he was looking and just about paid for one when he asked if it was for both and the guy said no just rifle,i didnt know that some of them were just rifle |
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My girlfriend got me a Nikon 550 for Christmas this year and I love it and recomend it.
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I have a Nikon 600 for three or four years now and it has been really reliable,super opticaly,and the battery life is great. I finally had to changethe batterythis year and it has been used.
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Unless you're hunting in steep terrian ARC is a waste of time. I have a Nikon Monarch 800 and a Leica CRF 1200. The Leica asbolutely crushes the Nikon in every way. The Leicas glass is incredible @ 7x and itscompact.The red LED readout is a must for rifle hunting during that last half hour. Therea bit pricey, but worth the money IMO. Cabelas has em online for 599.00. If you dont like it send it back, but you compare it to any other make and you wont be disappointed.
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How much do the different modes matter?Rain mode,brush mode.I'm looking to buy one but cannot afford a Leica.I will pay more for the fogproof and waterproof models though.So I guess it will be a Bushnell or Nikon.I would like to use it for both bow and rifle.Thanks for your opinion.
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I have the Bushnell and it works very well. Bushnell now has a waterproof model that I would buy if I would be in the market for another range finder.
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