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 Range Finder
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11/07/17 05:34 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Need recommendations, $300.00 or less. I don't need a lot of features, looking for simplicity and accuracy to 600 yards. I'll be using this from an elevated position down a mostly dry river bed. I plan to range features and spots on the ground to be ready for crossing game. 
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Range Finder
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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11/07/17 06:18 PM
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Teal28
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I have a bushnell. its 6 or 7 years old now. Think it was right around 300 bucks maybe 350. Says its accurate to 800 yards. I have verified accurately out to 1150. Never had a problem and only have changed that battery once.
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Re: Range Finder
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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11/07/17 08:17 PM
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QuitShootinYoungBucks
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A forum member made me a great deal on a used Leupold RX-1000. It's been great, done everything I've asked so far, and has angle calculation for bow. You can get a brand new RX-650 for about half your budget. If you wanted to step up a little, you could get a 1200i or a Sig Kilo 2000/2200/2400. Watch the Black Friday sales coming up.
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Re: Range Finder
[Re: QuitShootinYoungBucks]
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11/07/17 09:39 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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You're right, Amazon $149 on the RX-650. I didn't realize a good quality range finder was that cheap. A forum member made me a great deal on a used Leupold RX-1000. It's been great, done everything I've asked so far, and has angle calculation for bow. You can get a brand new RX-650 for about half your budget. If you wanted to step up a little, you could get a 1200i or a Sig Kilo 2000/2200/2400. Watch the Black Friday sales coming up.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Range Finder
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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11/08/17 12:37 AM
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Toxarch
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Be aware that a lot of the rangefinders need a reflective surface at distances over half their rated distance. So quick ranging a tree at 500 yards may not show a reading.
If you just want distances to fixed objects, have a look at the free app called HuntStand. You can mark your elevated platform and get distances to fixed objects on a satellite image. It is pretty accurate on distances.
It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger.
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Re: Range Finder
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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11/08/17 04:29 AM
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