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 help-range finder
#401175
08/08/08 08:59 PM
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popeye
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Being new to bow hunting, what kind of range finder should i buy? Do I need one that takes in consideration on angles or heights. Keep in mind im not a rich man.hahaha
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: popeye]
#401176
08/08/08 09:04 PM
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AdgerC15
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that new archers choice is only like $250. It works like a charm
What kind of huntin will you be doin?
Also, I have an Leupold RX-I that works just fine and affordable
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: popeye]
#401177
08/08/08 09:06 PM
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AggieBall
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Not in my opinion. I bought the Bushell Scout 1000. After trying the ARC at different angles and distances, could not get more a difference than 1 -2 yds. Keep in mind that I use mine for bowhunting and my tallest blind in 14'. If you get over 25' and shoot long distances the ARC may have more value. Save the $50 or so and do not buy the ARC feature.
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: AdgerC15]
#401178
08/08/08 09:21 PM
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popeye
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Quote:
What kind of huntin will you be doin?
deer/turkey deer from stands and off of bluffs into draws
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: popeye]
#401179
08/09/08 12:43 AM
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kuntry_kid
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I have a Nikon and love it. It runs $199.
I am a proud United States Air Force NCO and I thank all of you for your support!!! 
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: kuntry_kid]
#401180
08/09/08 01:10 AM
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TXBOWHUNTER!
Woodsman
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i have bushnell 450 works like a champ i hunt in tripods on the ground and tree i havnt had any problems and for just 169.99 at acadamy it a nice bang for your buck
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: TXBOWHUNTER!]
#401181
08/09/08 05:15 AM
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AdgerC15
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you dont need a declination alteration at 14' at all....not until you breach 20-40', climbin pines in east texas or shootin off elevation in west tx/panhandle/hill country
Conservation means development as much as it does protection. - Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: AdgerC15]
#401182
08/11/08 03:20 AM
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HunterTed
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I have a leupold with the ARC technoligy and the wife has a Bushnell
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: popeye]
#401183
08/11/08 01:48 PM
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Brother in-law
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What bow? Some of the faster bows the first pin is good to 30 yards
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: Brother in-law]
#401184
08/11/08 04:42 PM
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dgilbert
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I have a bushnell, nothing fancy. Works fine for me.
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Re: help-range finder
[Re: AdgerC15]
#401185
08/12/08 02:51 PM
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popeye
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Quote:
you dont need a declination alteration at 14' at all....not until you breach 20-40', climbin pines in east texas or shootin off elevation in west tx/panhandle/hill country
I'm to afraid of heights to get 30-40ft off of the ground.  Thanks for all of the help guys, I think I will save the $50.00-$60.00 and get one without the arc.
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