Range finder

[jvbutter]

I'm interested in getting a range finder. It would be nice to know just how far we are shooting down the hill. I have seen plenty of high end range finder binoculars, but wondering what about the single optic golfing types... much cheaper and seem to go out a good 500 yards. Anyone with experience / suggestions?

jim

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[solv3nt]

Leupold

 

[edslhead]

Leupold is good stuff for sure, but being the cheap sob that I am I got the Nikon Aculon. Very compact and seems to work great. It'l read 500 plus and is around $140.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EF30VWA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Morpheus]

For small money:
http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Scout-1000-Laser-Rangefinder/dp/B00BP3XF12

For real money:
http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Fusi...1-1&keywords=bushnell+fusion+1+mile+arc+12x50

I've used both, and both are solid products.

 

[Flopsweat]

I've had two Bushnells. I liked the first one so much that I bought the fancy one with the Pinseeker feature and gave the old one to a friend. I use mine mostly for golf but I have used them to measure shooting ranges, lots and buildings as well. Golfing with friends who have other brands, I've never been more than a yard away from the super fancy ones. I've dropped them each many, many times and have only after about 10 years with the latest one had to do any repair. That repair was to shim the battery compartment since the battery contact was getting a little loose. Probably from dropping it so much. Haven't every hunted with one but I could see where it could come in really handy.

 

[Koda]

nothing wrong with going cheap, but if you do get one with a tilt (angle) feature..

One of the differences between the cheap and the expensive is the BDC, ballistics features etc.. If you dont need the bells and whistles then go chap but get the tilt feature.

http://www.amazon.com/Simmons-Tilt-...25095056&sr=8-3&keywords=simmons+range+finder

 

[mjbskwim]

Leupold

Buy once cry once.Can be had for around $300 if you watch and wait a little
http://www.amazon.com/Leupold-11217...&qid=1425098254&sr=1-15&keywords=range+finder

 

[the4thshake]

Size of target in inches X 27.778

Divided by

MIL reading

Equals range of target in yards

Free is a very good price

 

[geometro]

Vectronix PLRF10...

 

[Stomper]

Size of target in inches X 27.778

Divided by

MIL reading

Equals range of target in yards

Free is a very good price

I'll bet that's how much you paid for that avatar photo!

 

[Kimber Custom]

Target in inches/Minute Of Angle = Range in 100's of yards.

Use your front sight or your reticle to determine MOA. Mildot Master is also a very useful tool if you have a mildot reticle. http://www.amazon.com/Mildot-Master...qid=1425137890&sr=8-1&keywords=mil+dot+master

 

[orygun]

I have a Nikon Riflehunter 1000 I purchased from a forum member a few years ago. It is quick and simple to use. Shuts itself off after 8 seconds of non use and can compensate for angle of incline or decline. The readout also changes to from LCD to LED depending on daylight. I've taken it hunting with me on several trips and really like the simplicity of use. It is supposed to be able to read to 1000 yards and I've played with it at around 900 just for fun. At the longer ranges it does take a bit longer for a readout.
Granted, this is the only one I've ever used and these features may be very common, but I like it.

 

[timac]

I have this and have been very pleased.

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-201965-G-Force-Laser-Rangefinder/dp/B006U3ZIJO/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t