Big Gnat Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi Guys , how many of you use a Range Finder , I recently got one and have found it useful when zeroing and its also good when plinking. This then helps in the field , I`ve found a definite improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I use a hawke one. Definitely takes the guess work out of judging distances. Even now it surprises me sometimes how wrong I am at judging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 i have a hawke one, well happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 mmm, I've never bothered. Been tempted, but the PA on my Mamba gets me close enough and with a .177 the trajectory is flat enough to get accurate shots out to 45yds. If i had FAC, then I'd be tempted, but at sub 12 i'd rather be good at estimating the range and not worry about losing an expensive piece of kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I had one a few years ago, found it helpful when zeroing, but that's about it, far better to approx distances by eye, when shooting live quarry its too much fathing about to range it then sight up the rifle, far better to just know its within your range or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gnat Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Couldn`t agree more , but when zeroing in at ranges further than 30 yrds its useful . Then its down to practice and more practice and I wouldn`t be without a Mildot scope. I grew up with the plain cross hair type scope and it was pure judgement on holdover. Nowadays these mildot scopes make things so much easier. Didn`t mean to get side tracked. But yes the range finder is best kept to use on a range or out plinking but when out hunting your experience gained on the range can be used in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Couldn`t agree more , but when zeroing in at ranges further than 30 yrds its useful . I have to confess, i just use a piece of string laid out on the grass!! It's 60yds long (ok a big piece of string) and marked out every 5yds - every 5 is red every 10 is black - and that does me. slips in the pocket, is waterproof and devoid of electronic parts to go wrong. it did take a nasty hit from a bramble once though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I have to confess, i just use a piece of string laid out on the grass!! It's 60yds long (ok a big piece of string) and marked out every 5yds - every 5 is red every 10 is black - and that does me. slips in the pocket, is waterproof and devoid of electronic parts to go wrong. it did take a nasty hit from a bramble once though... I have to confess, i just use a piece of string laid out on the grass!! It's 60yds long (ok a big piece of string) and marked out every 5yds - every 5 is red every 10 is black - and that does me. slips in the pocket, is waterproof and devoid of electronic parts to go wrong. it did take a nasty hit from a bramble once though... And you can use those to accurately range a rabbit at 50 yards??? Cor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 And you can use those to accurately range a rabbit at 50 yards??? Cor! Simple, you just get the rabbit to hold the string, then unwind the string back to your rifle. Then you know how far the shot is and adjust holdover accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Simple, you just get the rabbit to hold the string, then unwind the string back to your rifle. Then you know how far the shot is and adjust holdover accordingly. Yeah, they're nice like that down here. Squirrels don't have the patience to sit there, but rabbits don't mind too much. pigeons fly off with it and you're left with a mary poppins situation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I have a Nikkon that i use a lot at night for those ones that are a long way off and for zeroing now and again.Also handy on the golf course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Simple, you just get the rabbit to hold the string, then unwind the string back to your rifle. Then you know how far the shot is and adjust holdover accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 i use one for shooting my center fire rifles when zeroing,when hunting as said above you have no time to mess with them to be honest,but ye they can be an handy thing to ave at times..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Christmas list is expanding. I WANT one, but then i think of all the hunting outings ive done without one i have to question weather or not i really need one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killshott Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I use a Bushnell one that I picked up second-hand for a decent price but I only use it when setting up a hide. As others have already said, it's too much of a faff to use it regularly. When in the field I have been known to ping a tree or too and stick up a small stick on target, like a birchwood casey, just to check my zero before hunting. These days I carry a couple of small white pebbles about 3 inces in size. I put these out at approx. 35 yards (I use a .177 AA S410) and I then find it easy to guestimate range & killzone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottk Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) I have a leupold and its brilliant wouldn't go shooting without it, only problem I think is they make you lazy, surely one of the essential field craft skills is gauging the distance. If you use it to confirm your judgement it can be a good tool to teach you good measurement skills, but its easy to slip into just range finding everything. Like I said I think there brilliant but you can end up depending on them. Edited December 10, 2012 by scottk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Christmas list is expanding. I WANT one, but then i think of all the hunting outings ive done without one i have to question weather or not i really need one? You dont really need one but they are a bit of a handy gadget. I only bought mine because I had some money to burn and fancied a new toy. As others have said, its a bit of a faff if you plan on getting it out and range finding everything, but I tend to do mine when im in the field to check my distances and get my bearings before hiding up. I dont actually use it before each shot as by then i know roughly what distance the target it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermin Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Yeah, they're nice like that down here. Squirrels don't have the patience to sit there, but rabbits don't mind too much. pigeons fly off with it and you're left with a mary poppins situation... cor where can I purchase one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acsimmo Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 If I'm unsure I will judge using the distance between fence posts as a guide. Because they are spaced evenly it makes it quick and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pest popper Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I have one, i use it when i spot a rabbit. So say laser it at 100 yards. I know i have to stalk 50-60 yards. Theres occasions i laser again once i think im close enough if theres time to be faffing on, but most times you are within a yard or 2 anyways and as said earlier, in .177 makes next to no difference. I have also recently started shooting sub12 .25 for rats and pigeons/corvids on my permissions, here a range finder is essential if shooting past 30 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandler Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Never thought I wanted one until I was given one, now I wouldn't be without it. Great as a spotter as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I use the Bushnell Yardage Pro for Air-rifle,Rimfire and Centrefire shooting. A great accessory for any Shooters kitbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 If you need to ping a live target then ITS TOO FAR! you only need to know one range hunting and that's the point your trajectory drops off too low below line of sight. That is normally 35 yds in .22 and 40 yds in .177 just practice while out and about, look at an object you think in range and pace it to confirm or deny your estimate. If you can place a lazer on it, adjust your aim to compensate 9-10 occasions you can get closer. For messing about with targets in practice they are just great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiedenny Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I find mine really helpful when zeroing, also if not stalking or researching a new permission its a great tool when picking hide locations and really learning the permission quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 whats the max range finding capabilities on the hawke one please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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