range finder ---- I need one --- help me choose

[JohnnyPDX]

Howdy. After all these years I am giving in and admit I need a range finder.

I'll start shopping but I know there's gonna be a bajillion of them and I hate trying to sort it all out.

It should be about a $100 but I am flexible.

Thank You
*I posted here because hunters use them

[maraudinglizard]

Look for the ones that calculate up slope and down slope, I have a Redfield that does that, paid about $170.  The golfer range finders are mostly horizontal, some do have up and down slope but they can get pricey because of the 'golfer' association.

[JohnnyPDX]

Look for the ones that calculate up slope and down slope, I have a Redfield that does that, paid about $170.  The golfer range finders are mostly horizontal, some do have up and down slope but they can get pricey because of the 'golfer' association.

That's so cool. I didn't know squat 'till you spoke up. Thank You. BIG DIFFERENCE.

[JohnnyPDX]

My first search was funny:

"Best Rangefinder for Bow Hunting (Top 10 Picks Only)www.bowshunter.com › best-rangefinder-for-bow-hunt...
Sig Sauer Kilo 100 5x20mm Laser Range finder. Range. 1200 yards."

Wow, a bowhunter that shoots out to 1200 yards. HaHa. I'd like to see the pulleys on that bow.

[RichH]

After you do your research watch ebay. Lots of deals on there if you choose seller carefully. You can get something decent like one of the Bushnell's with a no questions asked lifetime warranty for under $100. In addition to slope I'd also look at one with a "scan" feature. To me this makes it easier for you to tell when the unit is locked on to game that is standing with a wooded background.

[JohnnyPDX]

The ability to discern the target versus the background is a bit confusing, we'll see.

I am buying one today and soon.

[JohnnyPDX]

Leupold headquarters is 1.5 miles from my house. Hmmmmmmm?

[JohnnyPDX]

20 minutes of shopping and 'shopper's fatigue' is already setting in. Information overload and BS

This is looking good:

[EdinGa]

I have this one. I don't abuse it and it hasn't seen any rough duty, but it works well for me, and according to my testing is accurate.

[Frank in Fairfield]

They all work the same.
Have the same Chinese made electronics (even Leopold).
Get the most expensive one you can afford and never look at a catalog again.
I have a Leopold that allegedly measures to 800 yards.
I can’t shoot to 800 yards and why would I want too?

[JohnnyPDX]

They all work the same.
Have the same Chinese made electronics (even Leopold).
Get the most expensive one you can afford and never look at a catalog again.
I have a Leopold that allegedly measures to 800 yards.
I can’t shoot to 800 yards and why would I want too?

My thinking too.

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[Airspace]

I have an older model of the halo you showed. I got it on clearance at Wally world for 50$. It does just fine. I've tested to known distances and it's always been within 6-10 inches of the mark. It ranges up to 800 yards but never tested that long of a range.

[JohnnyPDX]

I have an older model of the halo you showed. I got it on clearance at Wally world for 50$. It does just fine. I've tested to known distances and it's always been within 6-10 inches of the mark. It ranges up to 800 yards but never tested that long of a range.

Thank You. I am getting ready to click on Buy Now for the one I linked to above. get 'r done

[JohnnyPDX]

Done deal, I bought the one I linked too. Arrives Sunday

[triggertreat]

Congrats of your first!  This one has served me well for a couple of years now.  I think it can even measure the height of a tree, plus it does other stuff.  There were so many at the time of my search for my first one that I finally just picked one.  This one does work well and is fast.

[JohnnyPDX]

Congrats of your first!  This one has served me well for a couple of years now.  I think it can even measure the height of a tree, plus it does other stuff.  There were so many at the time of my search for my first one that I finally just picked one.  This one does work well and is fast.

"I finally just picked one". Me too, it's dice toss deal and it looks OK but I could see spending all day reading specs and reviews and my final choice ultimately being no better than my first choice.

I never thought about measuring the height of a tree and that measurement has eluded me for years. Always guessing.

I wonder if my choice can do that?

[triggertreat]

Congrats of your first!  This one has served me well for a couple of years now.  I think it can even measure the height of a tree, plus it does other stuff.  There were so many at the time of my search for my first one that I finally just picked one.  This one does work well and is fast.

"I finally just picked one". Me too, it's dice toss deal and it looks OK but I could see spending all day reading specs and reviews and my final choice ultimately being no better than my first choice.

I never thought about measuring the height of a tree and that measurement has eluded me for years. Always guessing.

I wonder if my choice can do that?

Even if yours does work in that way you won't use it pass the first day or two.  I played with mine checking out some building heights and such on the first couple of days and haven't used it for that since.  I only use the distance and angle features these days.

[JohnnyPDX]

Yeah that might, after a couple times, lead to EOB (early onset of boredom).

Man am I ever tired of pacing distances!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So stoked to be changing that

[Ash]

I think that you could measure the distance from you to the top of a tree and then to the bottom without moving, and then subtract to find the height.

[EdinGa]

Congrats of your first!  This one has served me well for a couple of years now.  I think it can even measure the height of a tree, plus it does other stuff.  There were so many at the time of my search for my first one that I finally just picked one.  This one does work well and is fast.

"I finally just picked one". Me too, it's dice toss deal and it looks OK but I could see spending all day reading specs and reviews and my final choice ultimately being no better than my first choice.

I never thought about measuring the height of a tree and that measurement has eluded me for years. Always guessing.

I wonder if my choice can do that?

Even if yours does work in that way you won't use it pass the first day or two.  I played with mine checking out some building heights and such on the first couple of days and haven't used it for that since.  I only use the distance and angle features these days.

I mapped out my range at home and set my targets at known distances. The targets at my gun range are set at known distances too. I rarely use mine anymore unless I'm just playing with it. I could have just borrowed my buddy's Leupold, but I like toys and now I have my own.