Range finder for archery and rifle

[Tom Threetoes]

Rangefinders, I've never owned one and know very little about them. I need one for 400 yds. and under for rifle and archery for 50 yds. and less. I'd like t to stay between $200 and $300 with angle compensation, any suggestions? thanks

 

[natdscott]

Angle compensation is unnecessary in Indiana, for the most part.

If you want to range fur at 400 yards, get a unit intended for 600-1,000 yards, or it will not reliably have enough power on non-reflectives (like a deer's flank on a foggy day) to range at the STATED maximum.

I've been happy with the Bushnell Elite 1500, as far as power in concerned, and it's entirely workable, but the optical quality sucks bigtime.

-Nate

 

[Alpo]

Vortex Impact is awesome!

Impact

Alan is an INGO member and great to deal with.

 

[phylodog]

Vortex Impact is awesome!

Impact

Alan is an INGO member and great to deal with.

I had an older model Vortex rangefinder and it worked great, wouldn't hesitate to own another if I needed one.

 

[Tom Threetoes]

I just ordered a Vortex Ranger 1000 from Alan @ A&A, a discontinued model at a nice discount. Thanks for every ones help.

 

[42769vette]

I just ordered a Vortex Ranger 1000 from Alan @ A&A, a discontinued model at a nice discount. Thanks for every ones help.

I appreciate it bud.

 

[phylodog]

I just ordered a Vortex Ranger 1000 from Alan @ A&A, a discontinued model at a nice discount. Thanks for every ones help.

Good deal, you won't be disappointed in the service or the product.

 

[Leadeye]

I've used range finders a little differently. After getting a stand up I use them to get ranges on trees around the stand and remember those numbers. I don't think I've ever used one to hunt.

 

[Tom Threetoes]

I've used range finders a little differently. After getting a stand up I use them to get ranges on trees around the stand and remember those numbers. I don't think I've ever used one to hunt.

I will too, I'm always amused by the way TV hunters use their range finders. I've seldom seen deer that stand still long enough for them to range for such a long time.

 

[phylodog]

I range trees and other landmarks when I get into the stand as well but whenever possible I hit the deer with one before taking a shot. The buck my partner killed Saturday stood stone still eating a cob or corn for three minutes so had had plenty of time to double check the distance as well as a few things on either side of him.

 

[42769vette]

Tv hunters dont sit the same stand more than once or twice a year, then they are on to the next outfitter. I have one stand that has been in the same tree for 20 years, at 15-20 sits a year. I've got the ranges pretty much burned into my mind.

 

[natdscott]

Yeah, those damn TV hunters probably don't know what they're doing without a rangefinder and professional guide.

-Nate