A laser rangefinder seems to be a staple for just about every hunting pack these days. They are compact, easy to use, and can greatly improve a hunters accuracy by defining the distance of the shot the hunter is about to take. If you are anything like me, you watch the television hunting shows where the hunter is hidden and his quarry walks out and stops for him while he is able to use his rangefinder to calculate his perfect 127 yard, broadside shot. Also, if you are anything like me, you have found that for some reason you hardly ever have that luxury when you are out in the field.
I am not saying it does not happen, or it is trick photography, in fact I am sure it does work that way for some. For others, like myself, I have to use my rangefinder before I see an animal most of the time, because when I try to use it right before the shot, it is one more opportunity for the animal to spot me. Most of my hunting exploits are done from a ground blind, a tree stand, or a spot and stalk method. With these types of hunting I spend a lot of time getting used to my surroundings so I have an idea of where the animals may come from. In the process of studying my surroundings, I use my rangefinder to measure distances to certain trees, rocks, cow pies, or any number of objects that will allow me to have an idea of the different shots I may get. By using this method, should an animal suddenly appear and be walking directly into my shooting range, I do not have to make any unnecessary movements to prepare for my shot.
Of course, I cannot say that I do not have the urge to check it should I have the opportunity, but always make sure that when doing it, the movement of digging it out of your pocket and raising it to use is not spotted by your quarry. Another caution to be aware of, is that your excitement level when seeing your trophy gets so high that it is easy to range the distance and immediately get ready to shoot while accidentally just tossing your rangefinder aside, only to notice it missing two hours later when you get back to truck.
The lessons I have learned about when to use a rangefinder is that you can never use them too much in getting familiar with your surroundings. In fact, you will find that should you use your rangefinder in this manner, when that shot comes you will be just that much more confident in taking it. And as we all know, if we are confident, we are usually more accurate, which has been the goal since purchasing a rangefinder.
Bob Darrah, hunting and outdoors enthusiast. For a great selection of rangefinders at fantastic prices visit our site at www.huntingforoptics.com
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