Rangefinder?

[Beltfire]

Looking to get a hunting rangefinder and thought I would ask here first. What do you have and do you like it?
I would like to stay under 200. I will be used out of the tree for bow and would carry it as well.
Thanks

 

[284winner]

Nikon's are pretty impressive for the price. Won't need alot of range for archery gear. Just make sure it has the arc or angle technology. I missed a big buck in Ohio using one without it. It gave actual distance to target on an almost straight down shot in a deep draw from high in a tree on the hillside.

 

[Delfuego]

The little Nikon is pretty impressive indeed. I prefer the bino/lrf combo as its more practical to have 1 device to glass and range with...

 

[284winner]

The little Nikon is pretty impressive indeed. I prefer the bino/lrf combo as its more practical to have 1 device to glass and range with...

Yep just not sure you'd get that unit for 200.00 or less.

 

[Ken]

Rangefinder binos. Spend the money,don't look back

 

[284winner]

Rangefinder binos. Spend the money,don't look back.

The only thing I personally don't like in the bino style rangefinder is the size. Not for rifle hunting scenario but bowhunting when you don't want a large optic on a lanyard around your neck or holster. My Nikon is about as big as I need. My Sig Kilo is smaller yet but I only use it for LR hunting. Unless small bino rangefinders are available, I personally prefer a cheaper model mono style RF that only has about a 500 yard max range.

 

[Ken]

Yep, everything is a compromise. Size,weight, prices range, quality of optics. I am using Leica Geovids. My 7 power is handy for carry , my 15 power is handy for long range, but my 30 year old bulky,heavy, on a monopod is my favorite. Superb optics and rangefinding. We live in a great time for optics.