Would this be idealistic for bow hunting(estimating ranges from 20 to 80 yards)? If not, who makes a good monocolor, binocolor with lazerless ranging?
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This would be the best rangefinder mono there is for the price. The ranging is dead on compared with my laser rangefinder. It's not as easy or as quick to rang as a laser rangefinder, because you do need to hold this absolutely still, on a solid platform or against a tree or something. With laser, you can just hold it free handed. But the Vertex has much more magnification than my 4X laser rangefinder, and this thing is built like a tank. You don't have to baby it as carefully as with a laser rangefinder. All in all, this is a great pc of equipment at a great price. I would toss my laser rangefinder any day, but I'll keep this, if that says anything! This would be the best rangefinder mono there is for the price. The ranging is dead on compared with my laser rangefinder. It's not as easy or as quick to rang as a laser rangefinder, because you do need to hold this absolutely still, on a solid platform or against a tree or something. With laser, you can just hold it free handed. But the Vertex has much more magnification than my 4X laser rangefinder, and this thing is built like a tank. You don't have to baby it as carefully as with a laser rangefinder. All in all, this is a great pc of equipment at a great price. I would toss my laser... » Read More This would be the best rangefinder mono there is for the price. The ranging is dead on compared with my laser rangefinder. It's not as easy or as quick to rang as a laser rangefinder, because you do need to hold this absolutely still, on a solid platform or against a tree or something. With laser, you can just hold it free handed. But the Vertex has much more magnification than my 4X laser rangefinder, and this thing is built like a tank. You don't have to baby it as carefully as with a laser rangefinder. All in all, this is a great pc of equipment at a great price. I would toss my laser rangefinder any day, but I'll keep this, if that says anything! « Show Less
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Hello,This would be a good unit for ranging without a laser. With some practice you should be able to range from point blank to hundreds of yards. -Derek
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Hello, This would be a good unit for ranging without a laser. With some practice you should be able to range from point blank to hundreds of yards. -Derek
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I had an extra unused rifle scope cover; the kind that is rubber with stretching rubber from one cap cover to the other cap cover. It works great. I attached it to the Monocular with 30 lb test black dacron fishing line so when I take it off I wont lose it. I don't recommend a monocular to everyone but I like it to study my arrow from the tree stand after the shot to evaluate the blood or lack there of to decide when to get down. My early bow season spots are so thick, binoculars are usless plus I have many floaters in my left eye so the monocular really works well for me and it's lighter to carry. I had an extra unused rifle scope cover; the kind that is rubber with stretching rubber from one cap cover to the other cap cover. It works great. I attached it to the Monocular with 30 lb test black dacron fishing line so when I take it off I wont lose it. I don't recommend a monocular to everyone but I like it to study my arrow from the tree stand after the shot to evaluate the blood or lack there of to decide when to get down. My early bow season spots are so thick, binoculars are usless plus I have many floaters in my left eye so the monocular really works well for me and it's lighter... » Read More I had an extra unused rifle scope cover; the kind that is rubber with stretching rubber from one cap cover to the other cap cover. It works great. I attached it to the Monocular with 30 lb test black dacron fishing line so when I take it off I wont lose it. I don't recommend a monocular to everyone but I like it to study my arrow from the tree stand after the shot to evaluate the blood or lack there of to decide when to get down. My early bow season spots are so thick, binoculars are usless plus I have many floaters in my left eye so the monocular really works well for me and it's lighter to carry. « Show Less
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The illuminator is a big help with Gen 1 optics. At 200 yards you can still make out a deer. I tried it while coyote hunt in Tenn. up to 100 yards is well defined. With out the Illuminator the field of view will be much darker.
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That's a tough one because I don't fish. That being said, this monocular is an 8 power so if you are not steady (like glassing from a rocking boat) it'd be hard to see anything because of the movement. I bought it specifically for determining range because it has a large reticle for measuring in MILS for estimating shooting distance. For fishing, I would think you might want something without a reticle to interfere with your view. You might even want to go for 7X power binoculars. As far as the quality of the monocular, it is a Vortex and is very good quality. Crystal clear image and separate reticle and objective lens focus for very detailed views. I love the small size however do notice that if not held extremely steady, it's very hard to view anything because of the shaking. This seems to occur more in magnification of 8x and higher. I think that's why a lot of binoculars are of the 7x power...easier to view without having to be super steady. Hope this has been a little bit helpful.
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I agree with "daddyo". I will be hunting with Arrow Precision 6 Pack Carbon Arrows (20-Inch) tipped with G5 Outdoors T3 100 Grain 3 Pack Crossbow Broadhead. With the bolts and tips that came with it I am hitting groups the size of my fist at 25 yards and the last time I was firing it I actually "Robin Hooded" one of my bolts. Split the end of the bolt with another bolt. Very cool story but terribly unfortunate for my bolt count.
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I have used the spotting scope on a 80 shot match at 200 yards, 300 yards and 600 yards with no problems. Easy to use and adjust. The 80 M lens brings in the light at long distances. A fair price with good results.
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Hi, I do not shoot my regular bow at 60 to 70 yards. I have not tried the recruit at this range either. I can tell you at 30 to 40 yards it is fantastic and certainly all you need in a nice small easily manageable package. Good luck.
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No, short answer. Longer answer, it could depend on the target color, and your rifle scope magnification. 50 yards is a much better possibility, and at 25 yards it can most likely be useful, even with the unaided eye.
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i have shots as clsoe as 3 or 4 feet. The problem is the distant shots. it's difficult to spot and evaluate deer size targets at much past 50 yards.
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This is a great question, because a .308 is good for up to 600 Yards. Per the answer from Larry below, if the beam is off-center, and has a variation of 1/8" at 12 inches, using simple trigonometry, at 100 yards the dot (assuming you could even see it), would be + or - 37 inches; that is more than ONE YARD off. So, if this toy is useless to zero a rifle, then... what is it for? To play with a cat? too expensive.
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Either but some say the red dot may be hard to see in bright light. I chose the 4x32 and was pleased to find it came with yardage lines that matched my shooting distances out to 45 yards. This bow will place the bolt where you want it IF you know the distance. Determine some known distances in advance. Practice estimating distances from your stand and expect the unexpected. Fred
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Honest answer is I don't like the scope it comes with. It works ok for about 15-20 yards. I would buy the one without and purchase a better scope the crossbow is amazing I bought another one. Keep the string waxed and lock tight in the bolt that hold the bow in place and it's pretty accurate. 3 thumbs up for me on fun and power it can be dangerous if that helps. I shot at my fence from about 45 yards and it stuck in about 1/2 inch
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It magnifies 6x, but you cannot adjust the magnification. It says the effective range is up to 550 yards, but I've never tried that far. I usually scope a trunk of big tree less than 100 yards. It's hard to lock on small trees and I've never tried aiming it at the deer, but I think it's good enough for deer and small game if you aim it at surrounding tree or rock. I know it's not fog proof, and I don't think it's waterproof either.
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Well Pat, I'm a novice whn it comes to bow hunting, last month I harvest my first doe with the Inferno crossbow at 20 yards n 2 wild pigs. For the money it was a great deal and experience for myself. He should have fun with it. Good luck
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Mine was perfect right out of the box. I literally put it together and shot it at ten yards in the bullseye. 20,30,40 yards same thing. No adjustments necessary. It has a spot for 50 yards but the bow is loud so 40 is my max.
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For one thing, you get significantly better light gathering capability, extending your hunting time. A few years back, my daughter and I were deer hunting in a blind late one afternoon. I was using a cheaper scope on my 30-06 and she had my .308 with a recently purchased Leopold. It was getting late and I couldn't see well enough to take a good shot, so I told her it was time to go. She said "No Dad, I can see fine!" She handed me her rifle and I was amazed at the difference. After that, I have only bought Leopold scopes.
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i believe that is the correct Amazon number. i agree with Mark D Hopkins, the kit comes with all the items you would need to hunt. i didn't care for the scope that came with the kit and immediately ordered a trijicon xb3. The Ghost is consistent out to 100 yards, although i wouldn't ever actually take a shot that long at wild game.