Rangefinder

Long story short, I had my truck window busted out and the POS took my turkey/deer pack including my Halo rangefinder, (450 I believe). I am in need of a replacement rangefinder but wasn’t all that impressed with the Halo. It got the job done most of the time, but kind of difficult to see the distance in the lens. Any recommendations for a rangefinder under $200? See any deals out there? My search starts now.
Thanks,

I’m really getting fond of vortex products and their amazing warranties. I’m not sure of the model but I love my vortex rangefinder and you can always find them in sale (or if you are a first responder, always get a discount) for under $200.

I picked up a Vortex impact 1000 this year and am happy with it. I think its right at $199

Vortex all the way!

My vortex ranger is my favorite with the red readout in low light. For hunting after owning something with a red readout instead of a black readout will win every time for me.

I don’t know what they go for now, but i have been running a luepold RX-800i TBR for probably 6 years. Works great.
Good glass.
Great for PDOGS as it will give me Mils of adjustment too.

I’m looking for a rangefinder that solves the remote target localization problem so I get the target location coordinates for plotting them on a map. Glassing for bear, moose, or caribou at 3Km across a stream presents a huge problem in finding where the target was when I last saw it. I think you can see the problem. If I can get back to where I last saw the target, I can get the job done from there. Also, such a capability would be good for marking river crossing points and marking game trails from afar. Using GPS alone is a pain; because I can’t always occupy the site to mark it.

James Dow wrote:

I’m looking for a rangefinder that solves the remote target localization problem so I get the target location coordinates for plotting them on a map.

This problem has already been solved. Most GPS programs have a “project” feature where you enter the compass bearing and the range from your current location, and the GPS will put a mark on the map at that location for you.

The catch is that the target has to be within your rangefinder’s capability to accurately measure distance. You also have to know how to accurately set up and use a compass.

Grouse

Please identify a few capable units and provide links.
I’d like to try them out.

The Backcountry Navigator Pro mobile app has the feature. It is in other apps as well.

You need to have and know how to use a sighting compass and how to correct for declination to get the most accurate positions.

Grouse