Imput needed

[kidd]

Was wondering what you guys think of the "arc" technology for range finders. I am looking at them but the down side is the Nikon Archers Choice only reads out to 99 yrds. I also gun hunt and like the extra range. I have the Prostaff Nikon 550 and was looking to change...but dont know if I want to give up the range.

Thoughts??

Thanks,

Nate

[Turkeygirl]

I can't say as I don't use a range finder... I will say companies may look for a way to improve but htey are also looking for a way to make $ as well....

Maybe someone here has used a rangefinder with the arc...

[jcot2773]

personal preference i don't see any real advantage. if you range a certain tree or landmark on the ground then range it in the tree i have only had MAYBE a yard or 2 of difference at anywhere between 15 to 30 ft up. if the land mark says 20yds on the ground then if a deer steps there i shoot it at 20 yards.

[rhine16]

I did the math on it at one point.... From what I figured, the arc feature isn't needed. Think it was like a 2 yard difference if you were 20 ft up and your target was 50 yards off.

[need2hunt]

Nate,

I've used the Archer's Choice Rangefinder for the last couple years and it has served me well. As for the arc feature I guess it depends on what your hunting conditions are. If your shooting 20 yards from a treestand it doesn't matter that much. I know in extreme angle instances like my elk hunt last year that it was a feature I needed, and it also helps me on longer bow shots to be more accurate. The Archer's Choice Max is coming out this fall and has a distance of 200 yards (I think) plus some other cool features, but I don't know if they have hit the stores yet.

[Muleyman]

If I were u i wouldnt go for arc, it hardly makes a difference.

[sureshot]

a buddy ahs a arc and I do not, he shot his mulie downhill and the arc said to shoot like it was 47 yards, it was quit a slope, mine said it was 50 yards, not even enough to worry about in my opinion for the price difference, just my opinion though!

[Ravin R10 man]

S.Shot..thats what my pro shop said..just another gimmic to sell the arc...ya it gives the true yardage at a steep angle..but for the $$ is it worth it?

Not knocking Ralph & Vicki..but they do sponor their show..so you sell what they have..

[The Kid]

My leupold has the true balistic technology, which I believe is similar to what you are talking about, you may not need it or tell the difference between the two rangfinders, but when I shoot my bow I like to be spot on with the distance maybe its just me, but when I aim at a deer however far the distance I try to pick out a dime spot ( ten ringer if you must) and thats exactly where I want to hit that deer.. Like everyone said it probably wont matter that much, but this is just me being me, when it comes to hunting I invest a lot of time and money into it.