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Rangefinder question

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#1 ·
I can't decide on what type of rangefinder to buy. It seems like everyone's 50/50 on the 2 types (with or without the inclinometer).I hunt whitetails in northern Illinois. 90% of the time I hunt from a stand 16' to 24'.My draw weight is 55#.The rangefinder would also be used during the firearm and muzzleloader seasons. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
#4 ·
Rangefinders for archery falls into a different category alltogether. I have a Newcom 2000 Pro that will range an elk easily to 1000 yards if conditions are right. But I'll never be able to range a mulie at 18 yards! here are the basics of what you need for archery:
It MUST range under 20 yards (most high dollar have 20 yard minimum).
It MUST have low magnification (You are closer and need a better field of view.)
It MUST be small and lightweight, (We are closer and don't have the time to deal with large bulky items, should fit in a shirt pocket or even hang from the neck).
Should have red or green numbers for an easier to read display.
Most of the good range finder makers have a lower end model that will fit the needs.
I've been long-range hunting and bow hunting for almost 40 years. I find that not too many optics will fit the needs of both gun hunter and bowhunter so I fit the needs of both with what will work the best for each. Binoculars need low power and large field of view and be very compact, it's the same with rangefinders. Simple is actually better. If hunting from treestands maybe an AOA type would be better, but I wouldn't give up the basic requirements to have that feature. This is all just my opinion though
 
#7 ·
Unless your stands are around 50+ft high or you are hunting in the mountains where you will be making shots from way above your target, you don't need the inclinometer. The difference between actual versus shooting distance from a normal treestand (25ft high or less) will be less than 1 yard.
 
#10 ·
Range finder



48down is right on with this info I have checked this out with my range finder, I replaced a Bushnell with a Nikon 440 just to be able to have it work through the netting on my tent blind the 440 is hard to beat for archery IMO
 
#11 ·
Code:
16' (height)	 24' (height)	      yds(measured distance)

(Horizontal distance (yds))

8.46	            6.00	         10
14.02	           12.69		15
19.28	           18.33		20
24.42	           23.69		25
29.52	           28.91		30
34.59	           34.07		35
39.64	           39.19		40
44.68	           44.28		45
49.71	           49.36		50
54.74	           54.42		55
59.76	           59.46		60
64.78	           64.51		65
69.80	           69.54		70
74.81	           74.57		75
79.82	           79.60		80
84.83	           84.62		85
89.84	           89.64		90
94.85	           94.66		95
99.86	           99.68		100
 
#17 ·
Ditto. Very simple. Awesome Glass & the 7x magnification is really cool. Around here in GA I actually use my rangefinder as my binos most of the time. I love my Leica! There are others that are cheaper tho.
 
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