Range Finder?

[Riffer]

So this is going to be my first year hunting with a bow, and I was woundering how many of you use a rangefinder?

[russ]

yup I do.

[wctbowtech]

I do. I think it helps give you that extra edge. You'll get far less misses if you use and pratice with the rangefinder.

[timba]

I do. I think it helps give you that extra edge. You'll get far less misses if you use and pratice with the rangefinder.


I hunted alot of years with out one and missed alot of nice dear becasue of guessing the wrong yardage.Its one of the best things I've bought for hunting.

timba

[acearchery]

Yes

[Mikey]

yep .... when you get to where you are gonna set up ... range landmarks ...trees stumps rocks etc ..... something that you will rememner when the moment of truth comes along.

[Riffer]

yep .... when you get to where you are gonna set up ... range landmarks ...trees stumps rocks etc ..... something that you will rememner when the moment of truth comes along.

Yeah I think I'm going to do that, I will probably measure out 10yrd. piece of rope then measure out to match my pins.

[russ]

I match the pins to my range finder, mines out of whack 1 or 2 yds.

[pupper]

I use one, its a must.
here are some basics about rangefinders: http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Rangefinders_

[CDNBear]

I don't use one, I've thought of getting one, but I like getting laid better. With the frugal nature of my wife, I'ld have to pick sex or a rangefinder. I think I chose the right one.

I do however hunt the same woods all year round. I have certain spots I set up in. So I have an advantage, I already know how far it is from my perch to all objects within my range of fire.

But a good plan of attack is always best, especially when hunting on a budget.

If you are lucky enough to know the area you will be hunting or live close enough to it, go out before the season and pace out shooting lanes, use trailblaze tape to mark off your yardage from where you think you will be setting up, when the season opens.

Another trick I picked up years ago, as you walk around in the world, pick a point in the distance, make a quick mental calculation as to what yardage you think it is and as you walk towords it, pace it.

Keep doing this until you have become expert on it.

I started teaching my boys this well before they were old enough to legally hunt. They're 12 and 15, licenced now and able to pick yardage like a seasoned pro. No matter where they are, tree stand or ground blind and they have an impressive portfolio of bagged game to show for their efforts and diligence.

Besides all that, reliance on technology becomes detrimental when that technology fails in field.

It's all a matter of patience, practice and perceverance.