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What is the cheapest and best 1000yd range finder?
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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 3048636" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>So much goes into selecting a rangefinder. Like some said, hunting out west is different than hunting in the south and east. Distances and conditions both impact the ability to range an object. I don't care how far a rangefinder can range an object in perfect weather. My trophy never seems to show itself in those kinds of conditions. I want to know how far and accurately will it range in snow, fog, rain in low light conditions. Do you want just the range, or do you want one with an onboard computer with a great ballistics program that will take all factors into account and give you a firing solution within a second or two?</p><p></p><p>We all spend a lot of money on gear, time off from work, scouting trips, food & gas, points etc. What if you are unable to take an accurate shot when our trophy shows up on the last day of the hunt in less than desirable conditions at 1000 yds? That is not the time to have your moderately-priced rangefinder crap out on you. So if you are tree stand hunting for deer with max shots of 200 yds - then any reasonable rangefinder should work for you. If you are hunting out west and find yourself trying to get an accurate reading on a 80+" buck pronghorn standing in waist-high sage on a perfectly flat prarie a long ways out there, then you will need the higher-end rangefinders. Even then, they will miss a reading or get no reading at all every once in a while.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 3048636, member: 4809"] So much goes into selecting a rangefinder. Like some said, hunting out west is different than hunting in the south and east. Distances and conditions both impact the ability to range an object. I don't care how far a rangefinder can range an object in perfect weather. My trophy never seems to show itself in those kinds of conditions. I want to know how far and accurately will it range in snow, fog, rain in low light conditions. Do you want just the range, or do you want one with an onboard computer with a great ballistics program that will take all factors into account and give you a firing solution within a second or two? We all spend a lot of money on gear, time off from work, scouting trips, food & gas, points etc. What if you are unable to take an accurate shot when our trophy shows up on the last day of the hunt in less than desirable conditions at 1000 yds? That is not the time to have your moderately-priced rangefinder crap out on you. So if you are tree stand hunting for deer with max shots of 200 yds - then any reasonable rangefinder should work for you. If you are hunting out west and find yourself trying to get an accurate reading on a 80+" buck pronghorn standing in waist-high sage on a perfectly flat prarie a long ways out there, then you will need the higher-end rangefinders. Even then, they will miss a reading or get no reading at all every once in a while. [/QUOTE]
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