10 September 2018, 02:23
SAFARIKIDRangefinder recommendations for Prarie Dog hunting..
What seem a to work best for you guys on these much smaller targets?
11 September 2018, 06:21
Kevin GulletteSafari....
A unit with a small beam divergence is needed.....IMHO.
Here's a pic of my old set-up. I've since upgraded to a Leica Vector.
Hope this helps.
Kevin
11 September 2018, 19:41
TexKDHave a look at my thread below. They will both do the job Im pretty sure.
12 September 2018, 00:06
TexKDThat 2700 Leica runs ballistics too. But it is also more expensive. For the long shots at dogs maybe its worth it. For my general hunting ranges I didn't think I needed that.
12 September 2018, 05:13
Kevin GulletteBut......when you can range an individual PD(not a "mound" or "bush") at a bit over 600 yards.....well....
Beam divergence of my Geovid 7x42 is 0.3 X 1.5 milliradians.
Kevin
13 September 2018, 03:53
AnotherAZWriterquote:
Originally posted by Kevin Gullette:
But......when you can range an individual PD(not a "mound" or "bush") at a bit over 600 yards.....well....
Beam divergence of my Geovid 7x42 is 0.3 X 1.5 milliradians.
Kevin
Exactly Kevin; beam divergence is priceless in RFs.
13 September 2018, 05:45
TexKDPriceless for me in rangefinders probably ends at about $1000. Of course others have different requirements.
My bud has the Gunwerks G7 unit and he is well satisfied with it across the board.
I don't have any prairie dog experience but it sure looks fun. It has to be a good way to get your practice in too.
14 September 2018, 06:31
Kevin GulletteI've been PD shooting on the Texas high plains twice a year, for most of the last 20+ years.
I would estimate that over 80% of the first-time PD shooters are instantly "hooked".
Soooo........"priceless" can be a highly variable number. And.....when you add up all the other "necessities"......well......
Interesting.....
Kevin
17 September 2018, 06:19
p dog shooterI use a Bushnell 1600 if to buy again I would buy a better quality one.
The range finder works find by they are not very tough.