Rangefinders

[robvic]

Can anyone recommend a good rangefinder. I think im in desperate need of one. And what is better, hand held of bowmount? I dont know much about them except that i need one!lol

[Antarcher]

Have used a Nikon 440 from day dot bowhunting and it is an excellent bit of gear. First thing checked after release and bow. very small and compact and very accurate with long battery life. Haven't changed mine yet

[PeterM]

I use a Leopold RX II rangefinder, works very well, good optics lots of functions.

The Nikon 440 is very good unit, simple very quick and accurate, no fuss no frills just works, I would pick one of these two models you wont be let down by either.

[robvic]

Thanks very much fellas. Any recommendations on where i can find/buy one?

[robvic]

Ive just ordered this one from cabales in america.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=MN5BYXKOS4QYVLAQBBJCCN3MCAEFGI WE?type=pod&id=0034280&rid=0180101070502&cmCat=perf&cm_ven=performics&cm_cat=Google_Non_Brand&cm_pla=optics_rangefinder_nikon&cm_ite=nikon%20440&_requestid=21962

Never orderred anything from overseas before. Now cant wait for it to arrive!

[hutcho]

I bought my Nikon 440 from optics planet http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-rangefinders.html

175 buks plus postage. (I also bought a garmin etrex H for 99 bucks) it did take a couple of weeks but the savings where worth it

Cheers

Pete

[brett c]

G'day mate I have a pair of bushnell quest rangfinder binos they are great no need to carry two units.

[robvic]

Thanks hutcho and brett.
Brett thats a great idea, saves carrying both. Thankfully my binos are tiny. It because obvious to me yesterday that i am in desperate need of a rangefinder!!lol

[acthunter]

AS others have said its the third bit of kit to get packed.

[spiderbait24]

I use a Leopold RX II rangefinder, works very well.

would recomended to anyone.

[steviebby]

Have used a Nikon 440 from day dot bowhunting and it is an excellent bit of gear. First thing checked after release and bow. very small and compact and very accurate with long battery life. Haven't changed mine yet

Ive got the same and think its great for bowhunting ,but it seems not to work as well at rifle ranges anymore Ive had it nearly 2years i think, might be just the battery (it still appears to be full) or maybe Im a little hard on it??? still its very handy while bow hunting

[Warlocke]

Probably out of the price range, but I have a pair of Leupold RFB 800 rangefinding binoculars.

These are a combination of a quality rangefinder and a pair of 8x40 binoculars.

Excellent all-round optics but a bit more expensive than the Nikkon.

[Shalee]

I've got the Leupold RXII range finder and love it .Using it alongside another brand (Nikon) I personally (and others) found the image brighter.
I purchased mine last year through Ebay buy now seller 123knorr in the US. It cost about $285 AU and took 1 week to turn up. Top people to deal with and would recommend them to everyone.
Whatever you get your going to have a lot of fun and it's a good learning tool to use when you judge distances.

Cheers Shane