Guest BigBuckDown69 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 As far as value, quality and features what would you purchase if you were buying one? Would the new ones with the ballistic range feature be beneficial for bow hunters? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? Dont know which are the best, but been pretty happy so far with my bushnell compact 800 rangefinder. Would imagine if a person had the money to spend on them, there are some really nice ones out there, but for my needs, the bushnells work, and did not cost all that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? Bushnell makes some pretty reasonable rangefinders. I wouldn't spend the extra money on one with the ballistics ranging on it, not practical for bowhunting. I have a Bushnell Yardage Pro 400, works just fine, although it is sluggish in really cold weather. I would look for one that is fog-proof, rubber coated is nice, and waterproff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123 4/8 P&Y Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? The Bushnell Scout is one of the best rangefinders a bowhunter can buy. But I am a little biased though, because I am a Bushnell factory rep. It is simple to use and very compact. I can read a deer at 350+ yards with mine. There is a $50 consumer rebate on the Scout until the end of the year, which brings the camo model down to $219.99 and the green model down to $199.99. The only thing better than the Scout is the Legend. It is more powerful, almost as compact, and guaranteed 100% waterproof. There is also a $50 rebate on the Legend, bringing it down to $299.99 in black and $319.99 in camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? Be sure to check out the Nikon Prostaff 440 laser range finder. Awesome for the price, and water proof!! Who really needs a 600 or 800+ yard unit for bowhunting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? [ QUOTE ] The Bushnell Scout is one of the best rangefinders a bowhunter can buy. [/ QUOTE ] I gotta agree...i have had one of these for about 4 years or so....never had any problems with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterDWL Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? i use the nikon 440 i love it compact and accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? I have the 440 Nikon also, great range finder at the price of $194.00. I did see a great Leica, but the tag on that one was $600.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? Leupold makes one now, it seems to be one heck of a peice of equiptment.....It calculates the angle and figures it into the yardage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishermanwhohunts Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? I wish they made a short range (100 yard) range finder just for bow hunting with the ballistic feature so that feature cost a little less. The only reason I'd want the extra 50 yards for bow hunting is because I would find the extra range info use full to tell me if when they stay out of range if it's the same distance every time and if they are coming in range, how fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? Leica Geovid is my choice. It eliminates several pieces of gear. It is a very high quality pair of binocs with a range finder of just as good of quality built in. Until there is one better made I'll carry these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigpoppa Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? Don't get a Leica if your are color blind the red numbers on the green background is not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigBuckDown69 Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? I was considering the Leupold RXII. I tried it out at Bass Pro and I was impressed. I have found a place on the internet where I can get it for around $270. It is $299 at Bass Pro. It does include the True Ballistic Range feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? I use a Yardage Pro Trophy. Kinda the little-known orphan of Bushnell's line. But lotsa bang for the buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagobbln Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The Bushnell Scout is one of the best rangefinders a bowhunter can buy. [/ QUOTE ] I gotta agree...i have had one of these for about 4 years or so....never had any problems with it [/ QUOTE ] Ditto that. Comes in handy on the golf course also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? I have had great luck with my Bushnell Yardage Pro and am impressed with it and the price. Great value! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? The one you can afford I have the Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport. (10-yard minimum, 800 yards to a reflective target, 200 yards to a golf flag, 200 yards to a deer, 450 yards to a tree) My only complaint is that it does not have 2 attachment points on the back for use with a Bino Harness. Other than that it does the job! I simply use it to verify ranges during practice and I laser trees surrounding the stand when hunting...then it goes back in the pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallone Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? I have the yardage pro scout, fit's in my shirt pocket love it. Just remember to keep an extra battery with you or at least change them every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? a tape measure...lol no im joking i have a bushnell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigBuckDown69 Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? Well, I bought the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout. They were offering a $50 rebate and I am all about saving money. I ended up paying $190 after the rebate and shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kentucky_Head_Hunters Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Re: What is the best overall rangefinder? I have the Bushnell Yardage Pro 800 and it does everything I need it to do. With bow hunting I use it alot to see just how close my judgement really is when practicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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