Thread: Things to look for in a range finder.

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

I went for a hunt the last few days.

Saw 4 sika. Which was exciting. I also saw the biggest stag I've ever seen. (he had at least 8 points) he's also the only stga I've ever seen so not too hard ha.

We watched him for 10 minutes but he appeared to be at least 500 M away according to our maps. So we let him go.

I know I need terminal ballistic range and glass that will help at dusk.

What else will I need?

at that estimated range definitely need a range finder.....or preferably get closer. flycamp where the deer are but dont light a fire
8 points as good as it get for sika (pretty sure) unless its a red hybrid.....
your 308 /redfield combo is capable of taking an animal out to 400m but better glass and range specific reloads would improve odds , my young nephew tipped over a yearling at over 400m with it using factory ammo he had the crosshairs at least a foot above its back. many years ago flycamped next to the tikitiki and woke up to a 6 pointer standing in the stream less than 20m from us we had hiked in overnight stopping regularly just to listen to the hee hawing and whistling going off all round us still one of my favorite trips