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quick range optic range finder?

Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by BuckPro, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. BuckPro

    BuckPro Newb

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    ok, im new to bowhunting and a little short on money. I have no yardage guessing ability and need a rangefinder,back to the money situation considering most rangefinders are $200+. i found a optic rangefinder that sticks on, or comes custom fits to your bow sight and its under 60 bucks. "good investment or bad" look it up www.badriveroutdoors.com

    p.s. if good investment should i go with acrilic stick on $22 or extream custom fit$60
     
  2. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Personally I think you are much better off going with a laser range finder. You should be able to get one for around or under $100.

    Here's one I found on ebay:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Bushnell-Ya...in_0?hash=item3ca421b470&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

    My wife scored a Yardage Pro from our old pro shop, some guy bought a new "fancy" one and sold her his old one for $90. Work great.

    I think that you'd be much better off when the moment of truth comes, to know predetermined yardages than trying to get the deer lined up perfect with that sight contraption.

    Just my opinion...
     
  3. BuckPro

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    yea thanks but im kinda young with no job so 100 is a little hard to meet haha
     
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    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I would definitely not recommend that, Some deer bodies are larger and some smaller.
     
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    ILLUSION HUNTER Weekend Warrior

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    I was looking into that earlier this year, although it won't be 100% I think it will give you a pretty close range on your deer. I have a hard time figuring out how far a deer is away too so if you get it and it works for you, you'll have to let us know on a review.
     
  6. BuckPro

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    will do, i mean if it dosent work thats just 25 bucks so... it may be the greatest range finder ever or may suck out of this world... ill keep you posted
     

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