Will a hunting range finder work for golf?

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Now, back to the [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-brand.html]Nikon[/url] 440. It has a built in brush mode, but it is not selectable, meaning you have no nearest [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/targets.html]target[/url] priority option. Not a good choice for golf, then. In a [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-brand.html]Nikon[/url], you'll need to move up to the [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-brand.html]Nikon[/url] Monarch 800, Hi

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woops. i meant dave. i dont know where i got steve from. sorry!

Hey Steve,
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Hi,
I am considering buying a [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-brand.html]Nikon[/url] Pro Staff 440 for both hunting and golf. Will the 440 work for second shots from T to a approach shot to a landing infront of a lake or stream and then a third shot to a landing area infront of the green prior to the chip shot onto the green?
Thanks,
Dave 8)