Range finder

Abstract

A range finder for hunting applications. In one embodiment, a method of using a range finder is disclosed. The method comprises coupling the range finder to a weapon having an associated scope. Positioning at least part of a display of the range finder in front of a select portion of the associated scope. Activating the range finder. Determining the distance to a target and displaying the distance to the target through optics of the scope.

1 . A range finder comprising: 
 a main housing;    a range finding circuit received in the main housing; and    a mounting mechanism adapted to mount the main housing to a scope.    
   
   
       2 . The range finder of  claim 1 , wherein the mounting mechanism further comprises: 
 a first mounting bracket; and    a second mounting bracket.    
   
   
       3 . The range finder of  claim 1 ,tfurther comprising: 
 a power supply housing coupled to the main housing, the power supply housing having a cavity adapted to contain a power supply; and    a threaded cap adapted to cover an opening to the cavity of the power supply housing.    
   
   
       4 . The range finder of claim  11  further comprising: 
 a display in communication with the range finding circuit adapted to display indicia that represents a distance to an object determined by the range finder circuit.    
   
   
       5 . The range finder of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 the main housing having a signal end and a display end:    the display being encased in the display end of the main housing.