Reccomend a range finder?

[snert]

My NewCon 1500 that is at least 15 years old finally crapped out.

I need a new rangefinder. I carry it to range tree squirrels, and when I hunt groundhogs and PD. My shots are never over 800 yards on grondhogs and seldom even 400 on PD. I do not have a ton of cash so keep in mind I paid $300 for the NewCon back then, and don't want to pay a ton for a decent rangefinder. It doesn't have to have angle adjustments, etc etc. It just has to pick up a groundhog or nearby bush at 800, and tell me if a squirrel is 35 or 45 yards away in a tree top. I hunt with a PCP...need the drop to be right.

Suggestions?

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Leica. And keep an eye out and you can pick up a very good model used for a great price. Last time I researched this very topic, no one had a beam divergence as small as Leica for the money.

Yes there are a few models better, but you are going to pay high dollar.
This is a prime example

 

[Old Navy]

There are a lot of good ones by several good manufactures out there. Some under $400.

 

[dusterdave173]

For PD's I found it Way better to combine a RF and Binos--Game changer!
Vortex has just come out with some for around $800 Why juggle two pieces of equipment?
Once you try a pair you will be convinced--I have a pair of Fury 5000 and the glass is plenty good enough to look through all day--Now with the new cheaper lighter version the argument is even more compelling and...Vortex warranty covers them Including the electronics--I don't know of any others that do that for life--they usually cover the electronics for a few years--That was what sold me
I was never happy with a handheld rangefinder in the PD fields and I did have a Leica
Just my two cents worth

 

[Walt Krafft]

Sig makes nice rangefinders and range finding binoculars.

 

[tvaught]

Gunwerks

 

[Dgd6mm]

Maven out of Wyoming makes a very good rangefinder.

 

[Larryh128]

Leica.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Have a used Bushnell's

 

[okie]

leica

 

[dthomas]

Gunwerks

I like mine but doesn't sound like he wants to spend that much.

 

[snert]

Thanks everyone, appreciate the responses

 

[CJ6]

I have Leica and the daughter has Swarovski Geovids .