Maine Hntr Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 What's everyone using for rangefinders? I had an inexpensive simmons a couple years ago until my whole backpack was stolen so I've been slowly buying everything back obviously starting with necessities first, I figured it was about time to replace my rangefinder so I have the bushnell scout ARC 1000 on order from cabelas, regularly $299 on sale for $199, looked like pretty good reviews and an unbeatable price for that rangefinder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Rangefinders Man that is a good deal!!! I use a redfeild I forget the model it's the cheap one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStreblo Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Rangefinders I have the same one you ordered Maine hntr. I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Bushnell compact 800. Works for what I need it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 i've got a Nikon Riflehunter 1000 I use for gun hunting out to hundreds of yards and bowhunting from 10 yards on out to whatever. back lit display works well I think, angle compensation, etc. no regrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStation46 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I had a Bushnell rangefinder over 10 years. Accurate and awesome battery life. However, it was bulky, about as large as a 10x42 binocular. So, I just decided it was time for an update. I purchased the Leupold RX-800i TBR rangefinder. Nice and compact. I can change the size of the reticle. Overall, a lot more features and a lot smaller. I will keep the old rangefinder as back up/ spare in case a friend hunts with me and does not have a rangefinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swhughes81 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Rangefinders I've have the archers choice range finder from nikon I think it retails for 269 I got it used in just about mint condition off Craigslist for 150 I've been really happy with it so far but got it last winter after huntin season so haven't used it hunting yet. I used a bushnell sport it was like 120 bucks for several years it was nice but was ready to try the angle deal and I converted all my optics to nikon I really like there optics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwesthunter815 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I have a halo I bought from dicks sporting goods. It was around $150 with the angle feature. Compared it side by side with a friends $300 Nikon on the golf course and got the same reading each time. I wasn't sure if it was the right decision to go with the halo but im liking it so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytshooter09 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I use a Bushnell I have had it 6 years and have not had any troubles I love mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStation46 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I like to get in my stand or blind and then range trees and such once I settle in. Then, when a deer shows up I already have a good idea of the range. That helps as sometimes you can not work the bow and rangefinder in time if the deer is on a walk or trot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COEngineer Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) I spent the extra $$ and got one with the angle compensation, but I wouldn't do it again. I have done some target shooting on the steepest hills I can find (I live in CO and it's pretty steep around here) and the difference between the compensated and straight-line range is rarely more than a few yards. Maybe if you are hunting from a high tree stand it would matter, but I suspect that if an animal is close enough to make the angle really steep, then the range is going to be small, so the difference will be small as well. I suppose if you shoot really long distances (>50 yds) on steep hills it might be significant as well. Just my opinion. Edited November 13, 2015 by COEngineer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I say when I get one, it will be a halo. Haven't heard a single bad thing about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) got a Halo also, comes in handy for bowhunting Edited November 26, 2015 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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