What rangefinder do you use?

[BowhunterNJ]

If you own a rangefinder, which do you use and how do you like it?

My old Bushnell is nearing end of life, have it taped together just to keep the battery inside and sometimes struggles to read objects.

I can get by with it, but looking to see what's out there and how you guys/gals like it.

 

[LPJR]

One I have owned for a few years now. Wildgame Innovations Interceptor...(inexpensive)

 

If I was to upgrade, (which I am not going to do right now), I would prefer a rangefinder that had a illuminated reticle.

[rgw]

my two eyes and years of practicing shooting and judging distances

[3Blade]

The closest thing to a rangefinder I have used is survey tape and or golf balls put out at 20 yds then adjusted my shot depending if deer are closer or farther then the marks. I am too cheap to buy one

[lefteye]

Nikon Rifle Hunter 550. I've had it for six seasons, no problems.

[Rusty]

I'm old school, when I set up a spot I pace off the distances to surrounding trees and rocks and use them as my reference. 

[Haskell_Hunter]

I'm old school, when I set up a spot I pace off the distances to surrounding trees and rocks and use them as my reference. 

 

I admire your ability to do trigonometry in your head.

[hammer4reel]

I have used my old bushnell for about 15 years trouble free.

so when I decided  wanted a smaller one I went with the Bushnell Primos clear shot.

works great and is WAY smaller than the orig one

[Integracingsr]

I use the Truth by Bushnell.  Does what I need it to do for around $150.  No complaints.

[Rusty]

I admire your ability to do trigonometry in your head.

 

 

 

You're one of the few that actually gets it.

 

The range finders that calculate "true distance" are functioning on the assumption that gravity works on the horizontal distance to the target as opposed to the time it takes the arrow to fly to the target.  This is wrong, the effects of gravity are based on time (32 feet/ second2).  In the scenario below, the amount of arrow drop is based on the TIME it takes the arrow to travel the 32 yards to the deer, not the 23 yards horizontal distance. 

 

But you can't make money unless you have something new and indispensable that every hunter must have.    

 

Edited August 12, 2016 by Rusty

[CJ3a]

I have one old ones that after you focus you can read the distance. No batteries and good for bow ranges.

[Shootstraight]

I am using the Bushnell Fusion 1-Mile Rangefinding Binoculars.I went to having the binos and rangerfunder all in one. I am sure it will help on my upcoming mule deer hunt.

 

SS!

[mattg1500]

Bushnell Truth got it for $100 on sale online and it does everthing I need it to. It could be a bit better in low light but......$100 so Im good