Range finder or spotting scope??

[kloosterboer]

For my next major hunting purchase i can't decide between a spotting scope and a Rangefiner what do you think?

Thanks Ryan

[Gateholio]

How far do you intend to shoot on game?

[bigwhiteys]

Spotting Scope

[kloosterboer]

When I hunt with a rifle i don't plan on any shots futher than 225-250 yards. For the next couple years until i'm done school i will mostly be hunting locally in fairly dense bush with either a Bow or shotgun.

[Gateholio]

Spotter, for sure...

[BlacktailStalker]

I echo spotter.
I just finished building my set up today.
I feel you will SEE more game and be able to use more time stalking instead of searching.

Eye candy

[todbartell]

well if you're looking to spend $400-700 on either, I would suggest the LRF as you'd be able to get high end stuff that will work very well. A $400-700 spotting scope may not satisfy your needs very well. FOod for thought. Saving up for a high end spotter may be the best bet

[Stone Sheep Steve]

You can't shoot'em if you don't find'em.

Logic says spotter first, then rangefinder somewhere in the future.

SSS

[Brambles]

Depends on your budget, if you just have a few hundred to spend then get a rangefinder but if your wanting to spend more then consider a quality spotting scope.

Rangefinders are reasonably priced if you don't go too haywire.
Spotting scopes can get down right nasty in prices but its good money spent when you can actually produce more game because you can actually see them.

[Brambles]

I echo spotter.
I just finished building my set up today.
I feel you will SEE more game and be able to use more time stalking instead of searching.

Eye candy

Blacktail, what did they charge you for the CF Slik, I had the aluminum version that the head broke on last year, I'm using my backup tripod now but it doesn't hold the Zeiss very steady in a breeze. I find I don't like the weight of the bigger spotters, CF seems to be the way to go if you don't mind paying for it.