What rangefinder
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10/15/2015 8:04 PM
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What kind of rangefinder do yall use
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/15/2015 8:46 PM
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Chance Weldon
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The one I have is a Bushnell Bowhunter Chuck Adams Edition.
Formerly TN Lone Wolf
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/15/2015 9:08 PM
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I have a Leopold RX-800i TBR with DNA Engine, a 800 yard model that will range off fuzzy or irregular surfaces to ~300 or 400 yards depending on a lot of factors. Works great for deer hunting in Minnesota, but I wish I had gotten something with more range for P-dogs and such or situations where you are ranging to a surface that is at a flat angle to you (think mound of dirt).
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/15/2015 9:31 PM
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I have an older Bushnell that I bought for bowhunting. Seems to do ok for things out to about 150 yards or so. Beyond that if it is fuzzy and/or non reflective, things get a little more dicey.
When I eventually upgrade, it will be one that is good to at least 800 yards. That should give at least stable readings to 350-400.
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/15/2015 9:41 PM
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karl
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I would go 1000 yards capacity for reliable readings at 400 based on experience with the leopold.
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/15/2015 11:46 PM
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Ok i have a bushnell arc and it has the big circle reticle( mainly for bow hunting) but when I wanna play at long distances it is a pain to get an accurate reading. I usually have to range my parked truck, I just didn't know what the guys that shoot p dogs at 1000 yards use
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/16/2015 12:05 AM
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If you're young enough don't waste your money buying a rangefinder AND a binocular. Get the Bushnell Fusion-two in one, reasonable priced when you combine cost of bino and ranger. I've had mine since they came out. Never regretted it.
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/16/2015 3:02 AM
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mike.44
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I got the Redfield. Good for about 500-600 yds. Has been great and wasn't very expensive. It is accurate too.
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/16/2015 3:03 AM
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/16/2015 3:28 AM
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H2OBUG
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If you do not plan to shoot over 500 yards go to NSS and buy what is on sale. Past 500 you need a better unit I like Leupold and Leica
If it jams force it! If it breaks it needed replacing anyway.
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/16/2015 4:06 AM
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Ernie
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Vectronix Terrapin G7-BR2
Terrapin will work better/further in all conditions than the G7, Swaro or Leica 1600
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/16/2015 4:13 AM
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pab1
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/16/2015 9:53 AM
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SChunter
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Leica LRF-900 (discontinued) Ernie, I have Terrapin envy.
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/16/2015 7:19 PM
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Ernie
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Terrapin's are pretty awesome, IF you will be using it's capabilities.
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/17/2015 12:41 AM
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/20/2015 3:41 AM
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Leica Geovid binocular with range finder great piece of equipment. Also like the Swarovski version of the same. Both amazing in the field but the Swarovski won't go less than 30 yards if you also bow hunt that can be an issue.
For really long range or tough weather nothing beats my vectronix plr10 In rain or fog etc it gets very accurate readings where others don't pick up anything.
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/23/2015 4:11 AM
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l only have one eye. So l carry but ONE optic. 8x Swarovski/monocular/range finder. Call me cheap but l refused to pay for binoculars when l could only use half of them
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/23/2015 1:56 PM
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junebug
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l only have one eye. So l carry but ONE optic. 8x Swarovski/monocular/range finder. Call me cheap but l refused to pay for binoculars when l could only use half of them Cheap hell thats just good ole REBEL INGENUITY. WHY PAY FOR SOMETHING YOU CAN'T USE?
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Re: What rangefinder
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10/25/2015 1:16 AM
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junebug--Swarovski AINT cheap.. l wish they were... l got familiar with them back I the 90s when l worked for Kenny Jarrett... He was kinda like a trouble shooter for Swarovski on some of the scopes customers would return complaining of inaccurate or bad adjustments...The standard drill was to mount the problem scope on the test rifle and then shoot a 3 inch box with it at 100yards...You know the drill. lnitial center..12 clicks right Fire. 12 clicks down Fire. 12 clicks left Fire. That usually decided if the scope was good or bad...
btw.. The ''Accuracy Rifle'' was an old Savage 340 in 222 Rem
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