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<blockquote data-quote="bocajnala" data-source="post: 1151311" data-attributes="member: 10240"><p>Alright folks looking for some input. I shoot a factory remington 700 in .30-06. I have a Nikon BDC reticle on it and have used this setup for the last several years successfully to 400 yards (387 yards on a doe) and lots of targets at 400, some targets at 500. But I have not been comfortable taking it further than 400 on game. Over the next year or two I'd look to stretch this rifle to 600, maybe 800 eventually if 600 goes well. I do reload, but I'm hesitant to upgrade the rifle any as it was given to me by my grandpa. My plan currently is to stretch it to 6 or 800 if possible and in a few years I'll add a true LR rig to the safe. That brings me to the Range Finder question.</p><p></p><p>First a couple of questions. Do people typically attempt to range the actual deer? Or do you range objects around the animal? I hunt a very long field. It's typically either corn or soybeans. So there aren't really rocks or trees to attempt to range off of. </p><p></p><p>I want a range finder that I can use reliably out to these ranges (800 yards) </p><p></p><p>I was given a Bushnell "The Truth" 4x20 LRF for Christmas. It is listed as 7-850 yards. But I have my doubts on how well it will perform in the field. Will I be able to reliable range deer to 600 or 800? </p><p></p><p> I have the option of returning this and adding some money to upgrade before I open this one. Are there any decent Range finders to be found that I could add $150 or so to this one and have a "good" mid level range finder? I've got a young family and am finishing up school so price is definitely a consideration. But the bushnell was worth 199 and I can add $150 to it right now, or save a couple more months and add a little more. </p><p></p><p>Any thoughts, model suggestions etc are appreciated.</p><p>-Jake</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bocajnala, post: 1151311, member: 10240"] Alright folks looking for some input. I shoot a factory remington 700 in .30-06. I have a Nikon BDC reticle on it and have used this setup for the last several years successfully to 400 yards (387 yards on a doe) and lots of targets at 400, some targets at 500. But I have not been comfortable taking it further than 400 on game. Over the next year or two I'd look to stretch this rifle to 600, maybe 800 eventually if 600 goes well. I do reload, but I'm hesitant to upgrade the rifle any as it was given to me by my grandpa. My plan currently is to stretch it to 6 or 800 if possible and in a few years I'll add a true LR rig to the safe. That brings me to the Range Finder question. First a couple of questions. Do people typically attempt to range the actual deer? Or do you range objects around the animal? I hunt a very long field. It's typically either corn or soybeans. So there aren't really rocks or trees to attempt to range off of. I want a range finder that I can use reliably out to these ranges (800 yards) I was given a Bushnell "The Truth" 4x20 LRF for Christmas. It is listed as 7-850 yards. But I have my doubts on how well it will perform in the field. Will I be able to reliable range deer to 600 or 800? I have the option of returning this and adding some money to upgrade before I open this one. Are there any decent Range finders to be found that I could add $150 or so to this one and have a "good" mid level range finder? I've got a young family and am finishing up school so price is definitely a consideration. But the bushnell was worth 199 and I can add $150 to it right now, or save a couple more months and add a little more. Any thoughts, model suggestions etc are appreciated. -Jake [/QUOTE]
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