#2443567 - 07/12/11 05:10 PM
Who Uses A Rangefinder?
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Wrangler95
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I got one for Xmas last year but only used it on the tailend of gun season.I actually wanted it for some long range target shooting but I think I may use it some in the archery season.Anyone else use one in archery season?
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#2443569 - 07/12/11 05:11 PM
Re: Who Uses A Rangefinder?
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trealtree
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I need one. If you know of anyone that has a decent one for trade or sale let me know.
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#2443571 - 07/12/11 05:13 PM
Re: Who Uses A Rangefinder?
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Wrangler95
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Sure will,I saw some yesterday in the Sportsman Guide catalog that were not to expensive if your looking to save some money!!
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#2443572 - 07/12/11 05:15 PM
Re: Who Uses A Rangefinder?
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Yep. One of the first things I do is to range trees, stumps etc so if when a deer come thru I know the range
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#2443574 - 07/12/11 05:17 PM
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Yep. One of the first things I do is to range trees, stumps etc so if when a deer come thru I know the range
Same here. I have a hard time judging distance so I range a perimeter when I get settled.
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#2443577 - 07/12/11 05:18 PM
Re: Who Uses A Rangefinder?
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Wrangler95
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That is what I will do also,5 yards can make the difference with an arrow!!
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#2443579 - 07/12/11 05:19 PM
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Yep. One of the first things I do is to range trees, stumps etc so if when a deer come thru I know the range
Ditto.
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#2443587 - 07/12/11 05:29 PM
Re: Who Uses A Rangefinder?
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Yep. One of the first things I do is to range trees, stumps etc so if when a deer come thru I know the range
I also try and guess the range first and then use the range finder to how close I got to the actual yardage. It makes me alot better at judging yardage if I don't have time to range a deer that I may see going to and from the stand.
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#2443602 - 07/12/11 05:44 PM
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jw0312
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Yep. One of the first things I do is to range trees, stumps etc so if when a deer come thru I know the range
Me too.
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#2443643 - 07/12/11 06:05 PM
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No, I only shoot 1 pin and Im fairly accurate judging distance. Wores case if the shot is further than I think my shot misses low.
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#2443663 - 07/12/11 06:13 PM
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BlackBelt
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I use it to sight-in scopes, and then during archery season to range different trees.
Most useful piece of hunting equipment I have.
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#2443672 - 07/12/11 06:15 PM
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only use it bowhunting and mzl.
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#2443973 - 07/12/11 11:26 PM
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#2443979 - 07/12/11 11:39 PM
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TNDeerGuy
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Next to your bow and arrows it is the most important part of archery equipment in my opinion. I use it to range 360 degrees around me as soon as I get in the tree so there is no doubt when the moment of truth occurs.
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#2443980 - 07/12/11 11:39 PM
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KC4RSW
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I use an older one one during bow season. Just for confidence. I shoot alot during summer months but I feel more confidence when I set my markers and i have been luckey when i have never lost a deer. Do Do happens....
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#2444013 - 07/13/11 04:42 AM
Re: Who Uses A Rangefinder?
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Yep. One of the first things I do is to range trees, stumps etc so if when a deer come thru I know the range
Yep , me too !
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#2444205 - 07/13/11 09:52 AM
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bowtch huntr209
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yep
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#2444208 - 07/13/11 09:55 AM
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I use one religously from my stand when bowhunting! I pre range all around me so I know general distances. I rarely ever use one while gun hunting, as Im rarely anywhere open enough to have long shots, especially anything over 200 yards. Out West they are a huge help as well.
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#2444213 - 07/13/11 09:58 AM
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Baxter83
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I'd like to have one so I wouldn't have to "step off" my distances in new locations.
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#2444249 - 07/13/11 11:00 AM
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Rubberduck270
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Its a necessity if you're hunting with a bow or muzzleloader. As for rifle season I'll take it if I'm hunting somewhere new but I have pretty much memorized how far everything is from my rifle stand. The new Redfield rangefinders are affordable. I looked at one a little while back at Bass Pro in Nashville and I liked it. Mine is a Bushnell Legend 1200. Wasn't really worth what I paid for it but I like it. Has a few cool bells and whistles some of the other ones don't have.
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#2444266 - 07/13/11 11:22 AM
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JCDEERMAN
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I see no use for it for gun hunting (I havent even use it when I've been out west). But for bowhunting, it is a MUST! I use that thing as soon as I get in the stand and when deer come in. Like others have said, 5 yards can make the difference in in a dead deer or not
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#2444271 - 07/13/11 11:31 AM
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Andy S.
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Hardly ever. I use one at the range when sighting in rifles, MZers etc or when putting out my archery targets for practice sessions. My bow shoots flat enough that I only use one pin out to 35 yards (my self imposed limit) so no need there. I hardly ever rifle hunt fields so really no use for it there either. It is one of those things that I once toted to/from the deer stand every time, but I now leave it in my truck most of the time.
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#2444276 - 07/13/11 11:35 AM
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I have one and carry it with me, but few of my setups allow more than a 25 yard shot. I do use it sometimes though and, when I need it, it is nice to have.
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#2444296 - 07/13/11 11:56 AM
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wayers
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i do a lot in archery season and groundhog hunting.
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#2444337 - 07/13/11 12:46 PM
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only when I'm at a new spot, I'm normally good after that
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