Range Finder

I'm on the market for a range finder.....any recommendations good or bad would be helpful......thanks

Going to be looking for one myself, my dad has a Redfield attached to his xbow for a few years now and likes it.

I've got a Simmons and a Leupold. Both good. The Leupold Has a compensator for angle shots.

I have the Bushnell arc 1000. I like it as I find it is easy to use and compact. It has the angle compensation and different settings for rifle ammo use.

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I guess from the lack of replies it would be safe to say that not to many people use range finders.....my cousin has one and I used it the other day....I cant believe how accurate it is.....takes a lot of the guessing and miscalculation of distance out of the equation when that animal steps into view...

I bought one of those cheaper Bushnell range finders not sure the model but picked it up on sale for $120 I think, its really good for 200yds or less, not so good past that. Since I use it mostly for bow hunting its great, really accurate too. If you are interested in the make let me know and I will dig it out.

Best thing to do is google each model you are thinking about, and check the reviews. I did all that and opted for a Nikon. There is lots of good information on the "Internet machine.".....

i have a vortex ranger 1000 great unit no complaints.

I have and use the Nikon Prostaff 400? or 480. Good to about 400 yds on a perfect day. It gets used frequently and is probably 10 yrs old. No issues whatsoever.

When I arrive to my chosen hunting spot I will usually range a few trees or rocks around my perimeter to use as a range reference point. this way when my targeted game comes into the area I already have a general idea of how far they are and if they are in my comfort shot range. Another thing is to look at what batteries the range finder you are looking for take. The Bushnell I have the replacement battery is about $20.00. Was not expecting that when I needed to replace it.

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Thanks people......now the hard part.....deciding which one.......

I use a Leupold. The reticle is very bright, easier to target than a black dot.

Has anyone heard any possible deals for Boxing Day? Looking for a decent one in the $200ish range

I use a Nikon Prostaff 550 and my hunting buddy a Tasco 600, both of us love our respective rangefinders, have not had a problem with either one. The Nikon can be had for $150-$200, my friend bought his Tasco from CT for $100 on special, side-by-side the Nikon has the edge, a bit smaller, lighter and a tad brighter optics, hence the price difference.
A couple of weeks ago at deer camp we took turns ranging distant (highly reflective) targets with are respective units just to compare them. At distances ranging from 150-450 yards we were showing IDENTICAL distances, impressed the heck out of both of us!

I find my rangefinder to be an invaluable tool, especially during the turkey hunt. A misjudged distance of +/- 5 yards could be either a sure bird that's passed-up or worst, a long shot that should never have been taken. At this point I'm more likely to forget pick up my shotgun in the morning than my rangefinder...

I just bought the one on Sale at Candian Tire this weekend. Had it out Sat/Sun while coyote hunting. No issues, although I have not confirmed a range session (like at a range). The battery is 19.99, but it has an auto shut off after 20 seconds. It comes witha case....but no battery.

Wildgame Halo 700 Camo Range Finderhttp://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/wi...-0761482p.html


It has arc angle distance measure. Set up is in meters or yards, both in arc, and to boot on friday they had a sale if you spent 200.00 they gave you a 50.00 gift to used before 27 Dec 2013.

I paid 139.00 and bought some other stuff to total 200.00

There is a Bushnell 450 for sale for 100.00 on Canadian Gunnutz. PM me if you're not on the site , and I'll get the details for you. Cheers, Jim

got a leica; hard to beat! unfortunately, the price is accordingly. anyway, this is not an item that is likely to break and retains some resale value. if you go 200 and below I doubt you get much more than a piece of consumer electronics made in China...
Buddies have also Leica (rought use for 10years+ and counting), Leupold and Vortex. The later looks and feels nice, but they is new and hasn't used them much at all. Haven't compared them yet in the field yet, so I cannot say how accurate they really are.
I know good optics are expensive and everyone wants to save a penny (especially for something that you don't use so often - that's what you think BEFORE you have one!), but if you want more than a toy, you'll have a hard time coming under 350 IMO.

I picked up a used Nikon Prostaff 550 on ebay for 100 buck. Look a used option and you can get a good deal!

Nikon makes a great product, you get what you pay for, unfortunately, you pay for what you get.

Lots of good recommendations here. One of the best things you can do is try them out. In store or a friends. Look into dark spots, light spots, and as far as possible.

I have the Pursuit. Not to sure of the model. I got it as a gift from my wife. It was not the make or model that I was looking for but it gets the job done. Only down fall is its weight. She probably saved me a couple $100 though.

I have a cheap one from CT, works good for bow ranges but never tried anything beyond that.

I've been researching them and I've narrowed it down to the Vortex Ranger. The optics are very clear and the red display shows really nice. The Leupold was a little faster to read distances but the Vortex is waterproof and comes with a lifetime warranty. I didn't find any other brand that offered a warranty like that.

I own a Redfield 550....a simple, no frills and very compact device. Found that accurate out to 200yds ..... if memory serves, I got that last year for $160 all inclusive from Cabelas.