mpminter08
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Getting a freezer tonight! 60” x 28” x 29”, $180 on Craigslist.
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You said you're new to hunting. Purchased a bow in Mar. and like to go hunting...
Did you take the CT hunter safety course?
Did your get a hunting license? (there are different license/stamps for different hunts..)
What is the draw weight on your bow? compound or recurve?
Have you purchased broadheads for hunting? Don't hunt with target arrows.
To start hunting you need: a good hunting knife, Rope to pull the deer out, backpack to carry your things and a good pair of hunting boots.
There's a lot to learn as a first time hunter. You can get turned around/ lost in the woods real quick. Know your bearings. Don't be surprise if you loose cellphone service in the woods.
There's a lot to choose from with hunting cloths. depends on your budget and preference.
I agree on the dim part. When hunting at first light or last light in the woods, after ranging I need to move the viewfinder up to a break in the trees to look at a brighter background so I can read the number.The Walmart Halo 450 is cheap, and dim, but it's really all the rangefinder you need for bowhunting.
Yup, I always range my spots ahead of time (with a headlamp in the morning).I agree on the dim part. When hunting at first light or last light in the woods, after ranging I need to move the viewfinder up to a break in the trees to look at a brighter background so I can read the number.
Other than that, it's been great. You won't find a better rangefinder for the cost. I didn't realize walmart sold it. I had gotten mine on Amazon.
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I've had some mornings where my old Nikon RF couldn't range accurately in a slight fog. Upgraded to Leupold this summer and so far worth every penny. I think you have to understand you get what you pay for. Only you'll be able to judge if the extra cost is worth being able to range in unsuitable conditions. It can be pretty anecdotal obviously. If you're trying to find quality gear for less money you'll have to skim the classifieds and just wait it out. No guarantee there.Thanks for the Range Finder recommendations, I will definitely look around at some of those options. I had done some research a while ago and kept finding recommendations for the Vortex Ranger or the Leupold RX-1600, which are obviously kind of expensive. I'd love to find a quality option for less money.
Here's a question, do you find that you have issues with cheaper range finders on misty, foggy mornings? I saw a video of the Total Archery Challenge where a guy couldn't get a range on a target with his budget RF first thing in the morning, while another guy in the same group had no problem with his higher end unit. Not sure if that was an isolated incident, or if there is something there.
My friend has the Vortex. He's never had any issues with it. I borrowed it and used it myself before I purchased my first rangefinder and I enjoyed using it.I had done some research a while ago and kept finding recommendations for the Vortex Ranger
Nope. I've never had an issue with my Halo XL450. If the fog is dense enough it doesn't matter how good your rangefinder is, it won't work.Here's a question, do you find that you have issues with cheaper range finders on misty, foggy mornings?