Hunting toy/tool

[zacii]

I'm pretty much a wannabe when it comes to hunting.

I've been deer hunting a total of 4 times in the last 14 years. I've never put one in the freezer.

In 2013, the last time I went, I drew out for Utah's muzzleloader season. A co-worker who is a die-hard hunter (he has a 208" Muley on his wall) took me out.

I got closer than I ever have before. I got a shot off on a small buck, but misjudged the distance and hit him low. There was a little blood and then nothing.

I'm feeling pretty optimistic about drawing again this year, and I got something to help me so I won't miss as easily.

Someday I'm gonna score one.

 

[Gr8bawana]

Nice. It certainly can't hurt to know the exact range. Good luck.

 

[Tim McCoy]

Your new toy will be very helpful. Stick with it and you'll punch a tag soon.

 

[CrossCreeks]

Range finders are a big help , I assume you are practicing with your Muzz. at different ranges also. Good luck !

 

[zacii]

Range finders are a big help , I assume you are practicing with your Muzz. at different ranges also. Good luck !

Oh yeah.

I practice with it out to 200 yards. Still not very good with it past 100, though. Just need to shoot more.

I use a Pro Hunter with a Vortex Strikefire red dot.

 

[RICMIC]

Practice guessing the range to objects, then use the rangefinder to find out for sure. This sure helps you get better at estimating, and you don't always get a chance to use it when an animal appears. Find out what your maximum effective range is with the particular weapon, and then don't stretch it in the field or you will end up with some bad results. Sure, you may get lucky, but the critter deserves better than that. Good luck zacii, it looks like you're hooked.