Guest Xen Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 i'm looking for a range finder that is decent quality, but i really don't want to spend more than $200. i really don't plan on it seeing much use, but i still want something that is accurate. i saw that simmons had a couple around 200, and bushnell has some around 175. i even saw nikon had some, just wondering if anybody has one, what type it is and how accurate it seems to be. would also like comments about how they hold up in the field. i know some optics are great at the range, but a bump or two in the field and they become totally worthless. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bowhunter2114 Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Re: range finders The nikon pro staff would be your best bet in my opinion. They are sweet! I bought the cheaper Bushnell Sport and although it serves its purpose I am kinda wish I would have spent a little more and got the Nikon with the scan function and faster reading. Thats my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Re: range finders i like my bushnell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Re: range finders I have a Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout, and I don't have one bad thing to say about it. It works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bronco_mudder Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Re: range finders I have read that bushnell has come out with a new line this year, I think it is supposed to have the new generation laser in it, and is supposed to be every bit as good as my leica's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Re: range finders Check out the Nikon Team Realtree Laser440. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Re: range finders Xen, Sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GeorgiaBoy Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Re: range finders I have a Tasco and have used it for three years. You can find them on ebay cheap. I have had no problems with it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Re: range finders Nikon gets my vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Re: range finders I have a Bushnell Pro Sport used and loved it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailtrax Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Re: range finders Check the classified forum. A guy has a new bushnell on there for sale - $150 bucks. Seems like a pretty good deal and it sounds like most people like their Bushnells. Tell him I'll need a small commission if you end up buying it LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BcHunter Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Re: range finders i'd buy one within the max range your capiable of shooting, why buy a 1000yard one? I own a Bushnell 400 Pro because I can shoot 300 plus yards with a good rest. And another tip is to add a note on the underneath side of the range finder with the ballistics for the ammo.caliber your shooting. So if your sighted in at say 100 yards you'll know what your rifle will do at say 300 yards, being ready is the key. thanks for reading, just my 2cents BCHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Re: range finders I use the Leica Geovid 10x42 bino LRF. IMO. the best optics and LRF on the market. Pricey though. I use mine more for my business then hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Re: range finders Xen, what ranges are you looking to range at ?? too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Re: range finders I got Bushnell Yardage Pro Trophy before last season. I think it was like $175. It's pretty much the berries out to 500 yards. My original Bushnell Lytespeed 400 works good too. If you're looking for an inexpensive, entry level finder.........PM me. That one's for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: range finders too_pointer, i was wanting something very accurate up to 400 yards, and then still semi-accurate (+/- 10 yards) up to 800 yards. one reason i'm thinking about going with the nikon over the bushnell, is the base optics, which yeah, i know, has nothing to do with the laser inside. but it would be nice to have something small and not have to have binocs w/ a range finder. the bushnell and nikon are very close in price, at least the 2 models i'm looking at, and the bushnell has 5x vs the nikon with 8x. both say they are good up to 800 yards on reflective surfaces and 400 with just about any surface, but really, i don't need or really care how accurate it is over 600. i'm not very big on shooting over 600 yards in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Re: range finders [ QUOTE ] Check out the Nikon Team Realtree Laser440. [/ QUOTE ] This one's been good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Re: range finders I have a Bushnell Yardage Pro. I gave a friend of mine $40 for it. It had hardly been used. I think I got a pretty good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Re: range finders Preacherman, if you want I will give you $40.00 for it if you don't like it!! I don't want you feeling like your friend ripped you off!! You got a good deal buddy!! Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Re: range finders sure did........i might would take........well, my wife says that it is not for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Re: range finders I have a Tasco Lasersite 800. It is very accurate but it is very big for a rangefinder. It will not range at all in bright sunshine. For it to work you have to range at dawn, dusk, or cloudy, overcast conditions. Eventually I am going to buy a newer rangefinder, probably a Bushnell Yardage Pro Trophy or Scout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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