Bow mounted range finder

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05-15-2005, 07:53 AM

Rickmur

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Bow mounted range finder

Has anyone ever used one such as the Bushnell Pro Bow. If so what is your feedback, good, bad inconveinent.

05-15-2005, 08:21 AM

jerseyhunter

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Location: the woods of NJ.

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RE: Bow mounted range finder

I use a pendulum so I have no need for one mounted on the Bow. However I do range a few trees around my stand. I'm sure it would be a blessing if you were still hunting, I know I missed on the ground due to using the wrong pin.[:@]

05-15-2005, 09:27 AM

rick_reno

Join Date: Dec 2004

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RE: Bow mounted range finder

Can't use them in Idaho - at the distances I shoot it wouldn't do any good anyway. I do pace off my shooting lanes when in my stand so I have a good idea how far away something is.

05-15-2005, 01:56 PM

BGfisher

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Location: Middletown PA United States

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RE: Bow mounted range finder

Anything inside 30 yards you shouldn't need one, but you may be shooting beyond that.

I found the Bushnell to make my bow too top-heavy, bulky and just plain distracting. My .02