Range finders

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  1. ash d

    ash d Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Looking for some recommendations on a good range finder. I don't need anything over 600yds. Live in shotgun county, must also have the arc option. I figure I can get a more honest review on here than store website. Thanks for the feed back. Not looking to invest more than 250
     
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  3. bow nut

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    Nikon pro staff
     
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  4. BJE80

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    Leupold Full Draw 2. Great unit. Fast. Great optics. Good price.
     
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    Hillbilly Jedi Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Hillbilly Jedi, Jun 28, 2016
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  6. Katt72

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    I bought this one some what over a 1yr 1/2. Not one of the best brands on the market, but does what's expected. look around online for it, you may find a great deal. Good luck!

    Halo Optics | XRAY
     
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  7. SharpEyeSam

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    Very good rangefinder!!
     
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  8. Deerhunter 28

    Deerhunter 28 Weekend Warrior

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    Above your budget.
    But Leica.
    Buy once cry once.
     
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  9. elkguide

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    Nikon Pro Staff 7i.
     
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  10. alaska at heart

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    I bought a Leupold RX750 when they were being discounted due to the RX800 "upgrade" coming out. That was a few seasons ago and the RX750 has done everything I desire as a bowhunter. It has many more setting options than I use, but is pretty accurate and still on the original set of batteries.
     
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  11. bradn4201

    bradn4201 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I love my Nixon prostaff.
     
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  12. TheHardWoods913

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    I would look into Nikon or Leupold
     
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    I have a Leica. No complaints at all.
     
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  14. Western MA Hunter

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    I have a bushnell... mid range one... I like it.
     
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  15. joshcalhoun18

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    I use the Nikon pro staff and the leupold full draw 2 and they are both very good but IMO the pro staff is better.
     
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    Nikon makes some good stuff that is reasonably priced
     
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  18. Coop

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    Bushnell Truth on sale at Cabelas for $149. I don't know if it has arc though.

    I use a Nikon Pro Staff 3. No arc but I love it.
     
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    I've got a Leupold RX1000i. Great rangefinder and super simple. I'd stick with Leupold.

    SCFox
     
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  20. rick-florida

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    yea the redfield doesn't have ARC which I prefer but my backup bushnell crapped out after 8 years so I picked one of these up in case my primary goes down. in florida ARC doesn't matter but in the hills of new England its a comfort having it....
     
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  21. elkguide

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    I need ARC so I hunt with a Nikon Pro Staff 7i. For a little more $ you get a lot more results.
     
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