Vortex! Lifetime warranty! If it ever breaks send it back and they fix it or send you a new one. They range from $200-$800 depending on which model you go with.

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Second this! Vortex stuff is the best bang for the buck. I have a nikon archery rangefinder as a backup in a similar price range and its a nice no-frills option as well. I can't remember the model but also worth a look.

 

Leupold RX-1400i w/ red display.

 

This is the exact one I was looking at but I'm not pleased with the 2yr warranty.

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In my opinion you can’t beat vortex for the price.

 

I’ve tried the Vortex Ranger and the Sig Sauer Kilo and the Sig is quite a bit better in my opinion. And Sig’s warranty is great too it’s just not as advertised as Vortex. I’m a big Vortex guy, but Sig makes better rangefinders.

 

I totally agree with you.

 

I think you just sold me. I think the quality of their stuff speaks for itself and I love that red display. Can't find that in other brands in that price point.

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I’m using the same busnell range finder for 15 years. It stays in my truck year round as I hunt 3-5 days/week.

 

I’m using the same Bushnell range finder for 15 years.

My Bushnell has outlasted my Nikon, and Leupold combined.

 

I've been tempted to get this one (Astra Optix OTX1600) several times on Amazon as it has all the features of the more popular ones that cost more. Looking today, I see that it's on sale for only $169.

Amazon.com : Astra Optix OTX1600 6x21 1760yd Laser rangefinder for Hunting, Shooting and Golfing with Red OLED Display Fast 0.10s and Accurate +/-1yd. Range Finder : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Astra Optix OTX1600 6x21 1760yd Laser rangefinder for Hunting, Shooting and Golfing with Red OLED Display Fast 0.10s and Accurate +/-1yd. Range Finder : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Seems to have great reviews.

Anyone have personal experience with this brand?

 

I've been tempted to get this one (Astra Optix OTX1600) several times on Amazon as it has all the features of the more popular ones that cost more. Looking today, I see that it's on sale for only $169.

Amazon.com : Astra Optix OTX1600 6x21 1760yd Laser rangefinder for Hunting, Shooting and Golfing with Red OLED Display Fast 0.10s and Accurate +/-1yd. Range Finder : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Astra Optix OTX1600 6x21 1760yd Laser rangefinder for Hunting, Shooting and Golfing with Red OLED Display Fast 0.10s and Accurate +/-1yd. Range Finder : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Seems to have great reviews.

Anyone have personal experience with this brand?

Wow! This is the first of these "off brand" rangefinders I've seen that's "weatherproof". Whenever I've looked in the past (it's been awhile), that lack of waterproofness was always the fatal flaw.

I think you should buy one, field test it and review it on AT!

 

Truth be told, I think people pay a lot of extra money for rangefinders marketed for “hunting”. I have and use one that’s advertised for golfers and it works just fine and only cost $50. You can of course get them with all the extra bells and whistles; but if you want a simple thing that can give you accurate distance, get a cheap golf one

 

I’ve got two rangefinders that work fine for Midwest hunting. Both off Amazon, both less than $80. One is a Simmons, the other…well I’m not sure.

 

I’ve had nikons, bushnell and now a Leupold, all have made it about 3 years before they crap out, my leupold rx 1200 tbr is having issues right now, it’s just out of warranty, my next one will be a vortex just because of the warranty. My leupold is awesome when it worked. I’m tired of forking out 2-300$ everything one messes up though

 

I want the leupold but I'm leaning Vortex since I'm like you. Want this to be the last one I buy for another 10 years.

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I have the Vortex Impact 1000.
It’s around that $200 price point.
I haven’t had any issues with it; the display isn’t as good as my Sig, but it’s all I carry while bow hunting.


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I'm sure some of these others are better, but I've always like my Sig Sauer. Has line of sight and angle adjustment modes. Think it was less than $150 when I got it a few years ago.

 

Amazon.com : TIDEWE Hunting Rangefinder with Rechargeable Battery, 700Y Camo Laser Range Finder 6X Magnification, Distance/Angle/Speed/Scan Multi Functional Waterproof Rangefinder with Case : Sports & Outdoors

Cheepie and my first one to see how I'd like it or even if I'd use it.
Measured out with a 160' tape...it was on.

 

I went to a local sporting good store in November to buy a vortex impact 1000 but walked out with a Leupold RX 1400i. Main reason I went with the Leupold was it seemed the vortex was awfully slow. The Leupold was priced at $200. I have gotten to use it alot in the past month and I can say this Leupold is a great rangefinder. It is crystal clear and I really like the readout displays. The 6x magnification is really good as to where I have decided from now on if I am bowhuting (MS close quarters) I am leaving my binoculars at home. Yesterday I was on a youth hunt with my son. We sat up on the end of a pipeline. My BIL and his son were set up in a ground blind down the pipeline. My rangefider couldn't pick up his groundblind but it did pick up the tree we sat it under (1428 yards). That is more than I will ever need. I do wish the Leupold had the same warranty as the Vortex, that is where vortex out performs, but I made my decision due to the speed of range finder. Hunting these thickets in MS a second or two fooling around trying to get range could cost you your only opportunity.

 

Well all my 11+ year old rangefinder finally crapped out on me the other day and I'm my to take advantage of some of these sales today. What does everyone suggest for the best bang for the buck in that $200 range? Mostly using for bow hunting.

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I just picked up a Leupold and read really good things about them. Also have used vortex as well. I would just recommend getting the mode with red readings rather than black.

 

with the Vortex and Leupold any problems picking up black targets .I know some of the guys I shoot with at 3D's there rangefinders have problems picking up the black targets my old early 2000's Nikon 440 picks up black targets and still works really well but I know its only a matter of time until it craps out . Thanks

 

I have a Nikon Coolshot 20 golf range finder. It was about $200, I used Amex points to purchase.

It's compact, & light - works great. Calculates the slope and horizontal distance as well.

Highly recommend

 

I have a sig kilo 1600 bdx. I haven't had it very long but it is really accurate. They're normally closer to 300 but cabelas had them on sale for 220 a month or 2 ago. Not sure if they're still on sale or not though.

 

I’m in the vortex camp as well.

 

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Spend the extra money and get the Nikon Black 4k range finder. $449 and worth every penny. Will last you years.

 

Lancaster has a two day sale on.

 

Bought a old Nikon off eBay around five years ago. No problems ranging 3D targets. Still has the battery that it came with. Can’t remember exact price but seems like around $80.