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Get on target quickly when seconds count out in the field with the RifleHunter Laser 550 Rangefinder from Nikon. This advanced rangefinder incorporates Nikon's advanced ID Technology and Tru-Target Technology for top performance where you hunt. Displays yardage in precise, .2-yard increments up to 99.8 yards in ID mode and in one-yard increments beyond 100 yards. Nikon's ID (Incline/Decline) Technology compensates for bullet drop over nearly any shooting angle for fast, accurate, guess-free, consistent readings. Close ranging distance of 11 yards. Waterproof/fogproof. Adjustable diopter. Operates on a [Read More]

   


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Under 999 Yards

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5.1" X 2.7" X 1.5"

 38-872-210-00
Your Price (each): $289.99
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6X

Under 999 Yards

Realtree Max-1 HD

5.1" X 2.7" X 1.5"

 38-872-210-01
Your Price (each): $319.99
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Get on target quickly when seconds count out in the field with the RifleHunter Laser 550 Rangefinder from Nikon. This advanced rangefinder incorporates Nikon's advanced ID Technology and Tru-Target Technology for top performance where you hunt. Displays yardage in precise, .2-yard increments up to 99.8 yards in ID mode and in one-yard increments beyond 100 yards. Nikon's ID (Incline/Decline) Technology compensates for bullet drop over nearly any shooting angle for fast, accurate, guess-free, consistent readings. Close ranging distance of 11 yards. Waterproof/fogproof. Adjustable diopter. Operates on a 3V CR2 lithium battery (included). Weight: 6.3 oz.

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  • Top technology for fast, accurate, consistent, guess-free readings
  • Nikon's advanced ID Technology
  • Tru-Target Technology
  • Displays yardage in precise .2-yard increments up to 99.8 yards
  • Waterproof/fogproof
  • Uses one 3V CR2 lithium battery(included)
  • Slim, lightweight design

Nikon's advanced ID (Incline/Decline) Technology allows hunters to range targets from a treestand down into a canyon or in other steep terrain with the same confidence and ease as ranging over flat ground. Compensates for various shooting angles up to an incredible + or - 89° (nearly vertical up or down!).

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what is the magnification of the Nikon rifle hunter laser 550?
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Tripod Mounting

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Does it have a tripod female screw fitting. Hand holding at long distances is difficult. I have a little camera tripod and would like to know if it can be setup for long distance sniping?
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 - Queanbeyan NSW Australia
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No tripod mount on shorter distance range finders as a rule.
That doesn't mean you cant bungee or duct tape the unit onto a platform.....

Following longer distance units have them:
(It is usually required to get the longer distances they claim - helps keep you from spreading the transmitted signal and keeping lined up for returned signal.)

Monarch 800, 1200
Bushnell Legend 800 or 1200 or Elite 1500 or Scout 1000
Leupold Rx III or IV
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It does affect the ranging capabilities and it does state that in the manual, however it depends on how heavy the rain and fog is as to how it will affect the accuracy.
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It works to 89 degress, which is one degree off from straight up.
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 - Colorado Springs, CO
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Rifle Hunter adds:
* Longer distance
* Choice of "Closest" or "Furthest" target modes

Both units give either Horizontal or Line of Sight distances by tapping the <Mode> button. Not affected by choice of Bow or Rifle hunting, bow speed or ballistics.
You are expected to know the ballistics of your bow or gun.

Archers choice forces "Closest" target priority. I prefer furthest to get distance of critter behind some branches, etc.

Don't underestimate use of further ranging on Rifle Hunter. Can be used to determine bedded deer is 247 yards out, and tree you might use as cover is 210 yards out.
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According to a Nikon rep, either one can be used for Archery. This rep did not mention any difference in software for trajectories. In fact he said the technology is the same in both. The only difference is the maximum yardage. Oh, and the neoprene case.

I got this information from BowCast number #55, where they had the NIkon rep as a guest.
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The Riflehunter's software is designed with bullet trajectories for angle compensation, while the Archer's Choice is calibrated for arrow trajectories on the I/D feature.
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 - Springfield, MO
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Yes, it would work for archery. I heard a Nikon rep say it was the same functionality and could be used for archery. It seems the only difference is it does not come with the AC neoprene camo case and the yardage is longer for this unit.
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Getting accurate yardage reading is always helpful for a hunter. However, Nikon's Archer's Choice Rangefinder features the same ID Technology for angled shots programmed just for common archery setups. It is designed especially for archery hunters.
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From my experience talking to a lot of hunters, antelope are small critters and sage brush is even less reflective than pine trees. They have a lot of problems ranging them with many range finders.

My Monarch 800 has read pine trees at 788 yards, didn't pace back to see if it would read full 800. Air is drier out here, so distances could be slightly further...
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Depends on the terrain you are hunting. The Riflehunter's max range is 550 yards. However, as with all rangefinders, as the deer gets further away, the smaller a target they become. As the target gets smaller, the chances of brush, limbs, and other obstacles between you and the deer causing interference goes up. As the target gets smaller the chances of your rangefinder making a reading on something around the deer, like a tree right behind it, also goes up.
If you are hunting in a place like Wyoming, where you are sighting in on a pronghorn with nothing between you and the pronghorn and nothing around it, you can count on a rangefinder's maximum range.
If you are hunting rough and wooded terrain, the max range will not be as long as the rangefinder is capable of.
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11 yards
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