#2104469 - 10/09/10 01:44 PM
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cntryboy657
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hey guys i am looking to buy a rangefinder. i am having a hard time find info for comparisons. i am looking at nikon bushnell leapold and i am open for segestions. i am looking for something that does angles and goes at least 400 yards. the bushnell 1000 arc looks good but it says it only ranges deer 300 yards. i cant find anything on the nikon or leapold as to there range on deer. any info or suggestions are welcomed.
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#2105154 - 10/09/10 11:32 PM
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Totally up to you,however don't get too caught up in the range to game/deer distance,they will all usally pick up something else near by and at further distances like a tree.
I currentaly have and older Bushnell 800 and it serves me fine I scan spots with it when getting on stand and make notes.
If I was going to get another one today I would get one with the angle/true range and likely a Leupold as I like the ones I have looked at,however I did hear complaints on there early models not be being good and eating batteries.
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#2105156 - 10/09/10 11:36 PM
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lungpuncher1
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i got a Leupold rx600 and i love it, i wouldn't buy into the whole true ballistic range junk you would have to be shooting at some pretty insane angles for it to even matter and at that point i would be wandering how i will be getting off the cliff im hunting on. lol
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#2105325 - 10/10/10 08:42 AM
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TNDeerGuy
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Do yourself a favor and do NOT purchase one with the angle compensator! I got all "gadget crazy" in thinking I had to have it years ago and once I bought it I discovered I got screwed out of an extra $100 to $75. I have a Bushnell and really like it, but the angle compensator is useless--I never use it. For example: if I am at 7 yards high and range out at 10 yards it says 8 yards, 15 yards it tells me to use 13 yards, at 20 yards it says use 19 yards, at 30 it says 30--so think about it, what really is the difference, not enough to spend the extra money.
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#2105586 - 10/10/10 12:26 PM
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buckhorn40
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#2105614 - 10/10/10 12:56 PM
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happy with my bushnell so far.
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#2105807 - 10/10/10 04:51 PM
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bowtch huntr209
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leupold...
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#2106172 - 10/10/10 09:17 PM
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SHAGEE
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DONT USE ONE
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#2106178 - 10/10/10 09:21 PM
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MAINLY CUZ IM TO CHEAP LOL
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#2109621 - 10/12/10 09:47 PM
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Rev Ev
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I have the Luepold RX 750. It'll hit a deer about 600 yards and will do the angle compensation too. It's not really needed here in TN, but if plan to hunt anywhere else, prob worth getting. I paid $225 for mine at BPS so look for deals. Range Finders have a reflective distance that they will measure, say its shooting a mirror. It also has a "deer-sized" target that is not reflective. Its generally a bit shorter. Also, look for weatherproof, fog proof. Using mine in the field it has been great, no regrets. Go to BPS and play with a few.
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#2109838 - 10/13/10 05:30 AM
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Robbhorn
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The arc 1000 is awesome! My wife just got me one for our anniversary and it's the one piece of gear I don't leave without now. In the rare circumstances I need over 300 yards to spot a deer I would just shoot it at the ground right next to him. Love it!
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#2109854 - 10/13/10 06:04 AM
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BluegrassDan
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Leupold rx600 works great!
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#2110324 - 10/13/10 11:04 AM
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Knothead
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I love mine.
I have the Leupold RX-II Rangefinder, Mossy Oak Treestand Model #65095
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#2110534 - 10/13/10 04:35 PM
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Coach
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I use a Nikon but my guess is they all work well for what we're doing...I've hunted my area for so many years I can pretty much tell you the yardage the moment I see a deer!
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#2111498 - 10/14/10 10:03 AM
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cntryboy657
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The only thing about the leapold is it's not weather proof right
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#2112180 - 10/14/10 08:30 PM
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rescue2087
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I use a Nikon, I believe it has a range of 500 yrds, and it is cheaper than the Leopold.
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