Which should i buy first?
04-16-2007, 07:32 PM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Wabash county, Illinois
Posts: 138
Which should i buy first?
well were in the process of buying a second home (lake house)and after the down payment money is tight this year and i was wondering what you would buy first? A camcorder or range finder. I have a digital camera now so i can get buy with it but i would love to film my hunts. I havent takin adeer fromover 20 yards and i shoot a 1 pin sight so i dont need to have a range finder but i would i know i will be in a stand this year recording a monster at 43 yards and wishing i had that rangefinder.
04-17-2007, 04:41 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Damascus MD
Posts: 2,751
RE: Which should i buy first?
I would say the camcorder would have more overall uses, but having a range finder sure comes in handy sometimes. If I were you, having kids and all, I would go with the camcorder first.
04-17-2007, 07:13 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Cenral Illinois
Posts: 3,180
RE: Which should i buy first?
If you are looking to dump some more serious coin, it will be better spent on the camcorder. Rangefinders do the same thing, regardless of price. I know some will probably disagree on this, but its true. With the camera, you'll be able to get some awesome footage of your hunts, and with the cameras today, more $$ means better footage.
04-17-2007, 07:40 AM
#7
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
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RE: Which should i buy first?
I have found that (right or wrong).....I take my rangefinder to the field less and less. I hunt woods.....and a shot of over 30 yds is not only unlikely......it's out of my comfort range. Either way.....way from an elevated platform....it's a top-pin shot with my set-up.
If I hunted open terrain.....I'd opt for the rangefinder. If not.....I'd go with the video camera.
I hope this makes sense.
If I hunted open terrain.....I'd opt for the rangefinder. If not.....I'd go with the video camera.
I hope this makes sense.
04-17-2007, 07:47 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fulton county IL USA
Posts: 4,271
RE: Which should i buy first?
I'm honestly shocked to hear folks NOT suggest the rangefinder and then to hear that they are "over rated",.... now there's a 15 yard shooter! 
I consider a rangefinder one of THE most important pieces of hunting equipment that I own! Who cares much about the camcorder. I have always been told by some of the best trophy hunters that you can either HUNT or video but don't try to do both! I've taken that advice very seriously and I believe it has certainly served me well. Good luck and good shootin', whatever you decide.
I consider a rangefinder one of THE most important pieces of hunting equipment that I own! Who cares much about the camcorder. I have always been told by some of the best trophy hunters that you can either HUNT or video but don't try to do both! I've taken that advice very seriously and I believe it has certainly served me well. Good luck and good shootin', whatever you decide.
04-17-2007, 10:23 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wright, WY
Posts: 1,281
RE: Which should i buy first?
A range finder is pretty much useless for archery hunting. If you practice alot from different yardages it is very easy to guess the range your target is at within your comfort range of an archey shot. I shoot out to 60 yards evrytime I am out and feel comfortable with a 40 yard shot and feel comfortable in ranging them out to 40 yards as well. The camera can be used with many other activities. Get the camera.