Rangefinder Suggestions
01-03-2009, 09:00 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 31
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
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
01-04-2009, 08:39 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: PA.
Posts: 5,195
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 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.
01-05-2009, 11:08 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 247
RE: Rangefinder Suggestions
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..........
01-06-2009, 05:13 PM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 130
RE: Rangefinder Suggestions
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.
01-07-2009, 08:53 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Garfield NJ USA
Posts: 3,067
RE: Rangefinder Suggestions
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.
01-08-2009, 06:44 PM
#9
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location:
Posts: 38
RE: Rangefinder Suggestions
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!
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!
01-09-2009, 08:41 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: indiana
Posts: 1,621
RE: Rangefinder Suggestions
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
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