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Old 02-27-2008, 09:47 PM   #1
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Default Looking for a good rangefinder?

I have an older Bushnell yardage pro. It is time to retire it and get a new one. I have looked at the Leopold RX-II and the Nikon Pro Staff 440. Any suggestions without spending to much more than $300.00?
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Old 02-27-2008, 10:52 PM   #2
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I am using a Nikon and have had no problems what so ever.
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Old 02-27-2008, 11:29 PM   #3
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nothing beats the naked eye. i know too many people that missed shots because they relied too much on thier range finder. just my .02 though.
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Old 02-28-2008, 06:44 AM   #4
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I'm currently looking at the Nikon also, but like others have already said, get plenty of practice without a rangefinder and get good at judging distances...
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Old 02-28-2008, 07:29 AM   #5
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I use the tools if they are available. I think you just might have a better chance of messing up the yardage without a range finder than with one. So why not use one?

The Leupold RXII is a good choice. Great quality always comes from Leupold.
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Old 02-28-2008, 08:34 PM   #6
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Playing golf off and on through the years has really helped judgeing distance through repitition. I still like to double check when hunting, never hurts to get a second opinoin.
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Old 02-28-2008, 09:33 PM   #7
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I have the old busnell yardage pro 200. Do not really use it alot. Have pulled it out in CO, but never was needed. If for bowhunting, I don't think you really need to get one that goes out past a couple hundred yards, but then you may pick up the old longgun and want to take a long shot. I have not used mine out past 50 yards, other than just playing around. Bob
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Old 03-02-2008, 05:45 PM   #8
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I just bought the Nikon from Cabelas. It was in the Bargain Cave!
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