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Gift guide for the bowhunter in your family

Ask a bowhunter what kind of bowhunting gifts they want and be prepared to make a list because you'll most likely hear some prime hunting land, a new bow, or a girlfriend that likes to hunt. While all of these things might not be particle, or fit into your budget, rest assured there are still other things that the bowhunter in your family wants. If you don't know much about their bow or what kind of arrows they shoot getting gifts that are more universal is recommended such as range finders, sights, harnesses, game cameras, cases, and blinds-treestands. If you have more information on your bowhunter gifts like arrows and that dreamy new bow are great ideas.

Rangefinders: $100-$500+

A rangefinder makes a great gift for any hunter from the beginner to the pro-hunter in your family. A popular universal rangefinder is the Nikon 550 Prostaff Laser Rangefinder, $229.99. With high performance accuracy, waterproof and fogproof construction, and a range from 11 to 733 yards this rangefinder works great for eyeing that buck from the safety of your stand or blind.

Blinds-Treestands: $40-$400

Blinds and treestands are great gifts because they make bowhunting easier and more enjoyable. Treestands from manufactures like Ameristep, Summitt, and Gorilla hang onto trees to give the hunter coverage and a comfortably place to sit. Be sure to check weight capacities on stands to insure you get the right one for your bowhunter. The Summit Goliath is a very comfortably climbing treestand with an extra 2" of room in the seat, $278.99.

Game Cameras: $60-$400

Game cameras make it easier for hunters of all kinds to see if animals are in the area they are planning on hunting. There are a wide variety of game cameras out there that have a lot of features so choosing the right one can be difficult. To get a decent quality picture a camera with at least 5MP (Mega Pixels) is recommended. A good middle of the range game camera is the Primos TruthCam 46, $159.99. Still need help picking a camera? Check game camera reviews and tips from ChasingGame.

Safety Harnesses: $55-$170

Keep your hunter safe with a safety harness from Gorilla, Hunters Safety System (HSS), or Summit. Harnesses protect hunters from serious injury while hunting in treestands and can help to protect their backs while retrieving game. To pick the right harness for your bowhunter get or guess their torso measurement (most are adjustable) and weight. Hunter Safety System Harnesses come in sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, $74.95-$169.99.

Gifts Under $25:

On a budget? Try one of these great gifts for under $25.

• Jon-e Fuel Handwarmer Giant $21.99
• Big Game Reflective Trail Markers $4.99
• Hunter's Specialties Hunting DVD $7.99-$14.99
• Arrow Cases by Plano $23.99
• Carbon Express Laser Eye Lighted Nocks $17.99

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Which of these scopes is best for my gun?

I have a Savage Mark II .22 rifle...its my first gun and I think my dad might be planning on getting me a scope for it for xmas. I go to an outdoor range to target shoot every once in a while, but ultimately, I'd like to hunt rabbits. Everyone tells me something different, but these have been popular suggestions. Which is best for me?

The first one is the best, but it's pretty much a target scope. The three elevation rings are about two more than you will need, and those high turrets aren't really necessary for a hunting scope.

If I were you, I would purchase a scope that I can look through before buying. You want a clear image and a reasonably wide field of view. Finding a running rabbit in a scope will be hard enough without limiting yourself to a tiny field of view.

The 3-9 Nikon would be my choice, but I probably wouldn't use it above 5X or 6X, and would usually leave it set at 3X. As a note though, if you get that one, set it to the highest power when you zero it.

Any of the scopes you've shown here will work well. Just go with your own personal preference. Your the one who will have to use it.

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