Nikon Aculon Rangefinder Camo for $130 Nikon ProStaff7 Rangefinder Camo $230 with "incline/decline" technology I've got a question for all my fellow bowhunters out there. Is it really worth the extra $100 bucks to get the upgraded rangefinder with the "incline/decline" technology? Would the Aculons yardage be off from the more expensive ProStaff7 model? The reason I am asking is because I have a couple stands with shooting lanes that are at a pretty steep angle downhill. Will it be worth the investment? Thanks
I don't know about Nikon personally I use a Halo x-ray 700 with AI "angle intelligence" it works awesome and was right around $110 I like it it's compact easy to use. I would't use any other but I would definitely get something with angle intelligence if you hunt for a treestand all of my treestands are up around 23-25 feet so A.I. has taken any of the guess work out of the yardage I have a regular laser range finder and I have shot completely over the back when my regular range finder said 30 yards and it was actually right around 23 yards nothing worse than thinking you know the yardage and blowing the shot. I hope this helped
I think that its worth it. I was in a tree about 3/4 up a pretty steep ridge, and when I went to range my reference points the tree was 40 yds but with the angle it called for my 20 yd pin. I would've shot over the deer had I not known that.
Thanks guys for the helpful comments. I think the old saying goes "you get what you pay for" might be true here. I'm going with the Nikon ProStaff 7 rangefinder.
Yes it is worth it and when you have steeper shots you will really appreciate it. It make a big difference.
I think it depends on the terrain you're hunting. I hunt mostly flat woods, fields and edges. Plus I'm only 18' up. I'm sure if you hunt higher or steeper, it would be worth it but for me, Nikon Prostaff 7 works great “In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen.” -Theodore Roosevelt
I want to say it was QDMA that had an article discussing how much the angle inclination actually affected your shot from an elevated position. As best as I can remember...if you're approx. 18 feet up and your target is roughly 20 yards, it's only like 1.2 feet further; which if you're shooting >280fps it won't effect it more than an inch per yard..so at the MOST, you will hit an inch high. I tried looking for the article but to no avail. I think BlueSpruce said it right.. and bamerslamer gave another perspective from his terrain
You can pull up charts online that show height vs distance and how it will affect your shot. Not to step on toes but a few people claiming that it was half the true distance is really not true. Mine shows actually and adjusted at the same time and in my stand 28ft up this year k never saw more then a 2-3 yard difference. That being said I think most people naturally shoot high from a elevated position. That said I have it and like seeing the exact yardage. To each his own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
For sure, I hunt a little section of woods where there is a intersection of ridge lines. Some of my shots range from 20-50. You wouldn't believe some of the reading my Leupold gives me. Like shoot for 33 when its a 50 yds shot. Sent from my IPhone 5S.
Also, not to beat a dead horse but I range objects pre-season on the ground so I know where the distance is flat. That way I can just shoot without having to range every single time. Helps put range in perspective when you're 20 feet closer to heaven. Lol “In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen.” -Theodore Roosevelt
I have a Bushnell that has the angle adjustment on it and I love it. I've not really had a need for it as my ladders are all 10-12' tall but I like seeing it listed. For the guys with scyscraper tree stands, it would be useful.
I must say thanks again to everybody that gave their opinion or advice! I have decided to go with the Nikon Prostaff 7. Out of respect of the animal that I'm shooting at, I must be as accurate as possible. I push myself to be a better than average shot and I believe this rangefinder will help me pinpoint my shots.
