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Rangefinder Help Needed
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11/16/09 11:43 AM
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surfcowboy
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Hey Everyone
I have been looking at two diffrent rangefinders. I would like to get yalls opinion on them.
1. The Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC
2. Nikon prostaff 550. I was looking at the Archers choice but I have heard some bad things about it. like it dosen't like to work in fog, rain, and high humidity
What do yall think of these two rangefinders.
I'm getting ready to come back from Iraq, and I have been wanting to get one of these.
I hope everyone is having a good hunting season
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Re: Rangefinder Help Needed
[Re: surfcowboy]
#1039329
11/16/09 01:19 PM
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Texaswolf
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" If you dont know what your doing, it's best to do it quickly"....Jase Robertson
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Re: Rangefinder Help Needed
[Re: Texaswolf]
#1039575
11/16/09 03:49 PM
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krs_2007
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Welcome, I have the Nikon 440, which the 550 replaced it. It serves its purpose and I have no need for anything beyond that range.
Make sure you try them both out.
Good luck
"Hard work is the price we must pay for success, I think you can accomplish anything if your willing to pay the price." ~ Vince Lombardi
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Re: Rangefinder Help Needed
[Re: krs_2007]
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11/16/09 05:39 PM
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56txoval
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I have the 550 that I just purchased this year. So far so good.
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Re: Rangefinder Help Needed
[Re: 56txoval]
#1040157
11/16/09 08:08 PM
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surfcowboy
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Thank yall for the Welcome
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Re: Rangefinder Help Needed
[Re: surfcowboy]
#1040330
11/16/09 09:17 PM
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exoticbob
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welcome what kind of distance do you need? where will you be hunting? the bushnell legend 1200 is pretty good if you need longer marks leica has probably the tightest beam for under $800 and will handle long marks.
if you are hunting under 300 yards, then either of your choices should work.
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Re: Rangefinder Help Needed
[Re: exoticbob]
#1041442
11/17/09 03:10 AM
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mandrake
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I have the Bushnell 1000ARC and its worked and keeps working, even in wet and cold and banging around. It also comes with preset ballistic compensation for everything from arrows, black powder and long gun. I've also noticed it can tell range difference within a couple feet because when I set my bow pins it will change up or down a yard by moving half a step.
Girlfriend would be mad if I didn't mention that she bought me this for Christmas last year.
Californian by Birth, Texan by Choice, Country by Grace of God!
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Re: Rangefinder Help Needed
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#1042348
11/17/09 03:17 PM
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Cody Malone
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i have the leupold rx-111 and i have been impressed!
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Re: Rangefinder Help Needed
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11/18/09 10:11 PM
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Justinincase
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Tried 'em all, love the new Leupold RX-1000. Worth every penny!
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Re: Rangefinder Help Needed
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11/19/09 10:50 PM
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TexasVine
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I have the Nikon 550 and like it.
TexasVine
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