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The_Gun_Guy
04-23-2005, 01:24 AM
I think I will go buffalo hunting next month.


Anyone have a recomendation for a brand or model of range finder that has served them well?

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tucker301
04-23-2005, 12:28 PM
What's a baffalo?
The_Gun_Guy
04-23-2005, 02:23 PM
OH crap I walked right into it.

excuse me I meant B-U-F-F-A-L-O

ever consider sitting one out tucker?

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tucker301
04-23-2005, 03:39 PM
'ambiguous reference to edited post'

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The_Gun_Guy
04-24-2005, 12:58 AM
why I'm afraid I don't know what you mean. :D

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The_Gun_Guy
04-24-2005, 01:01 AM
And It's not 11:00 here its nine freaken P.M.
heavy4x4
04-26-2005, 02:03 PM
Back on topic...

I have Bushnell's Yardage Pro Sport. I got it several years back for $170 and I think that's the price they're still selling for. It's a smaller unit, nice to carry. Monocular. I think it's rated for shiny, large objects (side of building, for example) to 300 yards and deer size to 150 or so, but you may want to check on that. I haven't used it to range game yet, just targets and trees/landmarks around my hunting stands.

If you'll be hunting in open land, you may want something that has a little further range.

My opinion is Bushnell all the way for range finders.

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The_Gun_Guy
04-27-2005, 12:48 AM
bushnell aye, Yeah I like their scopes too.

But I saw some nikon rangefinders that say they can go as accurate as 1 yard off at the most.

does that evan matter when hunting big game?
heavy4x4
04-27-2005, 07:55 AM
I think mine is accurate to +/- 1 yard also.

1 yard...even 5...wouldn't really matter on big game at long distances with a high powered rifle.
stress-relief
05-13-2005, 05:14 PM
I have a set of the Leica 1200 rangefinders. Very compact and light and the visual optics are very clear.
birddog
05-25-2005, 04:46 PM
Swarovski...
Butch-M
06-28-2005, 10:20 AM
I have both a Bushnell and a Leica ... Leica by a wide margin. Actually, I USED to have a Bushnell ... my brother the golfer snagged it as soon as I started using the Leica. I think the swaro is pretty pricey.
alakso
08-01-2005, 05:04 PM
IMHO the Leica's are awesome but pricey. I like the Leupold Wind River RB800, 8x32, Leupold Quality, 2 yr. guarantee, and decent price.