So I own one of the older Green square Nikon 440 yard rangefinders. Bought it at a yard sale for 15 bucks and it works flawlessly. But however heres my question. Are these accurate in a 15 feet stand? I never ground hunt. But will this one be close on or is the new Angle comesating rangefinders needed? Just dont want ol Freak Nasty to walk up n me shoot my wrong pin!
Yes they are. Someone here recently showed his results on this I believe. Its only off a yard if that at 20.
I have the same range finder but paid full price. Nice find for you. Anyway, I've been 30' high on some steep ridges and have played around with my range finder. Ranging from my position to the bottom of a tree and then to the top (same level as my stand) is only off a yard or two. I believe I've read to range a tree near the same level as you to get the accurate reading. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Exactly the arc range finders are a joke , i didnt need one for 25 years of bow hunting and i dont need one now
I recently bought an arc optioned range finder. My stand is at the top of a hill, 12 feet up in a tree. The bottom of the hill is roughly 20 yards away. Anyways, I was in the same position you were in, kind of. I didn't have a range finder at all and had never used one. However, a good one with that was within my budget and I wanted a nicer one. Back to the story, from up in the tree, I ranged the tree at the bottom of the hill... it read, 31 Yards -> 30 Yards. Basically no difference. In the end, if you can afford it and want the extra piece of mind, have at it, will I rip you for spending excess, it's not my money, is it necessary... nah.
Yea what I was thinking. I understand if you were flat and a deer was say 90 yrds. but a 45 degree anlge it would change. And the guy at pro shop tried to explain that its not gonna show true yardage???? Seems to me MY RANGEFINDER reads from the rangefinder to the target I have the crosshairs on. AND that it would be THE SAME distance from my bow and or gun in position! So idk where these marketing ppl get this from??? ITs from point A to point B plain and simple. Just seeing your thoughts lol
gravity only affects an arrows flight on a horizontal plain correct?? so wouldnt you have to aim just a little lower if your up in a tree based on the reading from a non arc rangefinder, i ask cause im also in the market for a rangefinder.
I got a set of the binoculars with rangefinder built in with ARC. For bow ranges I have not seen much of a difference in the arc reading vs. the measured range. However, take the unit out of bow and set to rifle mode and you will see what you are paying for when the shot is looooong and at a steep angle.
Maybe if the only elevation you get is out of a tree but in mountain hunting they can be indispensable!
I do agree that in extreme cases, goat and sheep hunting, they can help. For your average hunt(er) I feel it is unnecessary.
While it's not worth trading in an old version for a new arc model...I would def buy one w arc included if buying my first rangefinder for tricky situations like Rob points out
My old boxy one made a hollow sound whenever it was bumped, was big, and had no other options. I then bought the arc 1000 so I could use it for long range shooting. The arc is way nicer than the older models. This weekend I was hunting in a area where the was big, steep hills. Yardage was off 3-4 yards. May not sound like much but that 4 yards could make the difference where you aim especially at longer yardages with your bow. The bullet drop option in it is also pretty cool.
I was recently in the market for a new range finder/my first range finder and I steered clear of the arc, if your just hunting in a tree then the Arc is not helpful at all. Couple that with shots inside of 30 or 40 yards in most cases and the arc really isn't going to read any different than non-arc range finders. It's like paying extra for camo on your rangefinder, yeah it looks cooler but you really don't need it. That said, I bought the one with camo - I figure you look better you feel better! HAHAH
