tedicast Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 I use a Bushnell Yardage Pro. It is nice and small. and has worked fine for me. Next to my bow,arrows, and release, it is the one thing I make sure I have when I go bowhunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bowhunter2114 Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? I don't think there is a Bad (LASER) range finder. Just don't get that one from wal-mart that you turn the dial. The best Range finder is the one you can afford. I have the $160 busnell sport and it works really well, my bro just bought a Nikon 400 and that thing is sweet and small too. It was on sale for 200 at bass So my suggestion is look around untill you find a good deal. You shouldn't really need one till the season starts back up right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted April 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? I used a Ranging, dial rangefinder for years until I got my laser this past fall. They aren't the easiset thing to use, but they do work. I used it to set the yardage of my targets. that way. i knew when i ranged something in the field, that it Would be right. I couldn't go back to one after using the laser rangefinder though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? [ QUOTE ] I use a Bushnell Yardage Pro. It is nice and small. and has worked fine for me. Next to my bow,arrows, and release, it is the one thing I make sure I have when I go bowhunting. [/ QUOTE ] I just got this one last year and I love it. Very accurate and worked as well in the pouring rain we received as a remnant of a hurricane that had originally struck down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? Hi Guys!!! I have the Lieca rangefinder. It is kinda costly, however, I do like it. Go to cabelas and test out the "clarity" of each. The lens "optics" make a big difference. . Also, how far do you want to range 5 - 400 yards or 5 - 40 yards. Accuracy is also important. These will deviate at greater ranges, even the laser rangefinders. Note: I bought a laser rangefinder only to find it was off by 2 yards at 20 yards. I HIGHLY suggest that when you buy one you measure off 20 yards and test the accuracy before you buy. I tested 4 at 20 yards and only 1 was dead on. Thes others were off by a yard or 2. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? I like Nikon. I have the Team Realtree Laser400. I'd look at the 800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
py_archer Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? "My wife needs a rangefinder, she has'nt been able to find the oven since we got married"- J. Foxworthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? I have the Nikon 400, and to be honest, I have to send it away sometime soon for repairs. It won't measure anything past 25 yards or so, and no, it's not the battery. We'll see if Nikon stands behind their product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? I am an instinctive shooter but have friends that use the rangefinders. Bushnell yardage pro is their choice. Other than heresay I couldn't tell you what is the best. Like Pointing Dogs Rule said try them out before you buy. That's the best advice any one could give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? [ QUOTE ] I have the Nikon 400, and to be honest, I have to send it away sometime soon for repairs. It won't measure anything past 25 yards or so, and no, it's not the battery. We'll see if Nikon stands behind their product. [/ QUOTE ] I have the same one, I havent had any problems with it and I hope I dont. Let us know if Nikon takes care of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? You should spend the extra money and buy a waterproof and floatable rangefinger. Bushnell makes one. I had a top of the line bushnell, which was not waterproof. I dropped it out of my climbing treestand, into a puddle. By the time I got down to get it. it was fried. Do to operator error, the warranty was void. My dad has waterproof and floatable bushnell and loves it. Just what I reccomend. Also, there will be no worries in the rain!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? I use the Nikon Laser 440! I love this thing! I wont hunt ANYTHING without it! Even if im rifle hunting! I like to know how far out the deer are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? [ QUOTE ] I have the Nikon 400, and to be honest, I have to send it away sometime soon for repairs. It won't measure anything past 25 yards or so, and no, it's not the battery. We'll see if Nikon stands behind their product. [/ QUOTE ] I've sent my binos back and they repaired them for free and only took about a week to get them back... they even cleaned and conditioned them so good they look like a new pair. I'm sure they'll do the same with your rangefinder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I have the Nikon 400, and to be honest, I have to send it away sometime soon for repairs. It won't measure anything past 25 yards or so, and no, it's not the battery. We'll see if Nikon stands behind their product. [/ QUOTE ] I've sent my binos back and they repaired them for free and only took about a week to get them back... they even cleaned and conditioned them so good they look like a new pair. I'm sure they'll do the same with your rangefinder... [/ QUOTE ] Whiskey-- do you have the address you sent them to? I can't find it in any of the literature I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? I've had a Bushnell Yardage Pro since they came out and love the thing. They've definately come down in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? [ QUOTE ] I have the Nikon 400, and to be honest, I have to send it away sometime soon for repairs. It won't measure anything past 25 yards or so, and no, it's not the battery. [/ QUOTE ] YEAH! THAT'S IT! It was the faulty rangefinders fault that I missed that giant 10 at what turned out to be 12 yards! The rangefinder said it was 7!?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? I'll look it up tonight... it might be on their website as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? here's the link to Nikon's service page... Nikon's service web page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I have the Nikon 400, and to be honest, I have to send it away sometime soon for repairs. It won't measure anything past 25 yards or so, and no, it's not the battery. [/ QUOTE ] YEAH! THAT'S IT! It was the faulty rangefinders fault that I missed that giant 10 at what turned out to be 12 yards! The rangefinder said it was 7!?!!! [/ QUOTE ] Hey Tom----- You don't use a rangefinder bud. Thanks Whiskey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Re: Rangefinders? [ QUOTE ] I use a Bushnell Yardage Pro. It is nice and small. and has worked fine for me. Next to my bow,arrows, and release, it is the one thing I make sure I have when I go bowhunting. [/ QUOTE ] DITTO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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