Inthegarge
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I have noticed on several TV shows that some guys have a retractable strap for their Rangefinder. Anyone know who makes them and how good they work ?? Thinking of getting one so I have one less thing to worry about...
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How do you carry your rangefinder
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harryrichdawg
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The guy is Kip (I think that's his name) on Red Arrow. I saw it again the other night. He had an arm band on his left arm with a retractor so that the RF stays on his upper arm out of the way of the bow string when not in use.
I asked about this a month or so ago and didn't get much response. I'd also love to have what he has for my Nikon 550.
I asked about this a month or so ago and didn't get much response. I'd also love to have what he has for my Nikon 550.
trial&error
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The retraction device I bought one from cabellas last year still in the package. No way to keep the lenses clean and I only use the rangefinder when I first sit down or after the shot. I have better glass when looking around.
RossVegas
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I carry my binoculars and rf in my Backpack. When I get my blind setup, I unpack them and keep them on top of my pack so I can get to them easily. After unpacking, I scan the area with the rf and get some reference distances, so that when something comes into view I have a rough idea how far out it is. Once something is in view, I might pickup the rf and double check, if I feel like I've got the time to.
harryrichdawg
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Hey Ross, I do the same thing, but I think it would be nice to be able to check again to refresh my memory. The way Kip had his mounted to his upper left arm, he could check a distance while standing with his bow up and with very little movement, ease the rf back into position, clip his release onto the string, and start his draw.
rjcruiser
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Mine is around the neck when bowhunting...in the pack around my waist during gun hunting. That sounds pretty neat to have a retractable arm band.
turkeyhunter835
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this, I took the lanyard off a old deer call and put on mine, I tuck it in my shirt and it stays out of the way
Paddle
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bfghunter
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Nikon makes a great one!! I use this one. I have it clipped onto my safety harness. I keep it in by bag till I get on stand then I clip my range finder into it via the clip. http://www.basspro.com/Nikon-Rangefinder-Tether/product/81540/
Jasper
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Google Range Snap.........best holder I've seen. Inexpensive and works great!
Gadestroyer74
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You can also get the samething as mentioned in the link above from basspro at most of the truck stops. It's called gear keeper holds cb microphone and restracts in and out looks just like the Nikon except different name cheaper too
Here is one on eBay half the price of the bass pro and truck stop ones
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEAR-KEEPER...177&pid=100033&prg=1011&rk=1&sd=380561862620&
Here is one on eBay half the price of the bass pro and truck stop ones
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEAR-KEEPER...177&pid=100033&prg=1011&rk=1&sd=380561862620&
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