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Old 08-03-2012 | 01:29 PM
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What are some good range finders? We would be using it for bowhunting and Shotgun. Any replies would be appreciated!! Thanks!!
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Old 08-05-2012 | 11:24 AM
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nikon has some good ones
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Old 08-05-2012 | 11:38 AM
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How big's your budget? There quite a range in price and quality out there. Nikon, Leupold, and Bushnell are probably the most common/least expensive of the bunch. I have a Leupold TBR-1000, and it works fine for me. Cost about $300 or so.
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Old 08-12-2012 | 07:54 PM
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300 would probably be our limit, Thanks for the tips guys!!!
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Old 08-12-2012 | 08:31 PM
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I currently use a Nikon Prostaff that I have used for years and has served me well. I havr been eyeing the new Luepolds.
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Old 08-13-2012 | 07:24 AM
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I really like the nikons my dad has used the pro staff for years and I really like that last year I got the rifle hunter and love it. That range finder has done everything I've asked it to do no complaints here. The battery life is great to a friend has a Bushnell and is always messing with batteries on his
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Old 09-02-2012 | 07:49 AM
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i just ordered a nikon prostaff 550. it was $199 on amazon. I used my buddies and i knew that was the one i wanted. good luck with your shopping!
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Old 09-02-2012 | 10:18 AM
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I have pocket sized Leupold that I like. Very light weight and just about ideal for archery. Just about everywhere I hunt the longest rifle shots are going to be under 200 yards, so I use it a lot.

For long distance accuracy I have a Swarovski. It is a bit bulky and the MSRP is pricey, but has an excellent 30 mm mono-optic that comes in handy for viewing and is drop dead accurate. Did some 1000 yard measurement testing and it was always within 5 yards. I lucked out and bought it at a "silent auction" for $155 !
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Old 09-02-2012 | 06:33 PM
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Just bought a Simmons LRF600 on sale for $125 and Im pretty impressed with it.
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