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General Discussion => General Forum => Topic started by: mossybird on February 16, 2011, 07:32:28 PM

Title: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: mossybird on February 16, 2011, 07:32:28 PM
Got a new rangefinder today. Went to Charlottesville to Dicks Sporting Goods and picked up a Redfield 550. 550 being the maximum range. Tried it out today, works beautifully. Got it mostly for bow hunting, but I will also use it for sighting in my guns. For $189, its very ergonomic, super light only weighing 5 oz and 3.7 inches long! I was surprised. I would definitely recommend it. You have a choice between black and Realtree camo. Also works on moving targets.

Kevin

Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: Gobble! on February 16, 2011, 07:38:02 PM
sounds like a good deal  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: hookedspur on February 16, 2011, 07:40:24 PM
sounds like a handy one.
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: Skeeterbait on February 16, 2011, 08:01:47 PM
make it a training tool and not a crutch.  Pick landmarks and guess the distance before hand then use the range finder to verify.
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: njdevilsb on February 16, 2011, 08:17:12 PM
Cool deal.  You will get a lot of use out of that.  I know I get a lot of use out of mine.
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: Crutch on February 16, 2011, 08:45:01 PM
I got a Leupold last year because I figured out I wasn't judging distances futher than 150 yds and out to 400. It came in very handy for practicing distances. I feel like it paid for itself on one hunt in the mountians of new mexico. Mine is a 6X which helps out to when not packing binos.  You will really improve on distances after you practice just a little.   
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: Wrangler95 on February 17, 2011, 09:43:08 AM
Congrats on the new rangefinder.I bought a Leupold for Christmas and I love it!!
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: PANYHunter on February 17, 2011, 09:51:04 AM
It will come in handy.  I have a Leupold and like it as well.  Redfield is owned by Leupold so it should be a quality product and they are made in the USA
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: lightsoutcalls on February 17, 2011, 10:35:08 AM
I'm watching the mailbox for my Nikon Archer's Choice rangefinder.  Did some bartering for some calls with a store in Baton Rouge.  ;)  This is one piece of equipment I have wanted for years, but have never made myself fork over the $$$.  I looked at the Redfield on Optics Planet and was definitely considering it.
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: mossy835 on February 17, 2011, 03:14:17 PM
Been buying too much this year but I am ready next year.
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: Mailman on February 17, 2011, 06:10:35 PM
I just bought Nikon Archers Choice. Hope it works well.
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: Muskie03 on February 18, 2011, 08:58:54 AM
I sold rangefinders for a while. You will be more than happy with a Nikon. Unless your buying a Leica your next best option is the Nikon's.
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: mossybird on February 19, 2011, 01:04:23 AM
Well, i really dont care what brand it is as long as it does the job i want it to, that is to find distances. I dont need fancy gadgets.


Kevin
Title: Re: Got myself a new rangefinder!
Post by: FttFttVroom! on February 19, 2011, 04:30:00 PM
I've yet to use a rangefinder in turkey hunting.  They come in handy for deer hunting tho.
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