Range finder for the bow.

[silvergts1998]

Is there a range finder for the bow? I have a Nikon range finder, but the problem is that there are times you can't use it and put it down to pick up your bow to make a quick shot. Any gadgets out there that work?

[NYBuckhunter]

Thats a good point and question, if there is Id like to know as well...

[silvergts1998]

I've seen these measuring things that are on your sites that you put on the belly of the deer and it will tell you what pin to use. I have some doubts about this one because of different size deers. The pendulum site is a cool idea, but it has it's limits too. Maybe there's a way to put the pendulum site and pin sites together.

Any ideas out there?

[deerjunkie]

I dont know of any range device for a bow. you can use a pendulum sight but that has its limits and i personally dont want to trust that sight is goin to be working correctly. I range as many spots that i can when i sit in a stand for the first time.If you know how far it is before the deer shows up theres no need to be fumbling for a range finder or guessing.esp. when they come in quick. The only time i range a deer i plan on shooting is if they are out in the open such as a field where there are no reference points. If the deer is at ease,which he needs to be for long field shots to be successful you should have no problem hitting him with yer rangefinder first. or else range spots and put out yardage markers for quick reference points.

[NYBuckhunter]

Thats what I do now, but you should be ranging the object from the ground unless you have a range finder with ARC that calculates the distance along with angle to give you an accurate distance.

[bambeklr]

cabelas use to sell a rangfinder that took place of your stabelizer. I looked on the website and couldnt find it anymore. It almost looked like the chronographs that go on the end of your bow. Kinda bulky looking probably didnt sell very well.
If I were you I would just stick to your laser rangefinder. Thats what I have. I just range out a bunch of different places like trees and such to let me know distance without having to range the animal. I usually rnage my #1 pin first and go all the way around my tree. since you will shoot your #1 pin most in hunting situations.

[Bowhunters]

(EOTech) and (Bullseye Archery) both make bow mounted range finders, they are part of the pin sighting setup.