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Post by HighCotton on Jul 8, 2020 11:52:02 GMT -5
After 9 years, my Halo Interceptor (Wild Game) DX-400M rangefinder seems to have bitten the dust. It actually still works but for some reason it eats batteries. I replaced the CR2 battery and left it in the rangefinder. One week later, it was dead!
No complaints from me since I purchased it back in 2011. It's seen crazy elements (snow, rain, heat, etc.) and I suppose I've banged it around a good bit. Probably dropped it a few times. The Wally World special served me well through the years. I don't remember exactly, but I know I paid less than $100 for it!
Now I'm looking to replace it.
I'd love to stay in the $100 to $150 range.
Don't need anything fancy.
What do y'all recommend?
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Post by parrothead on Jul 9, 2020 11:59:58 GMT -5
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Post by esshup on Jul 9, 2020 12:44:33 GMT -5
Forget about the price, what distance do you want to reliably range at, and do you want any other features on it besides distance?
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Post by HighCotton on Jul 10, 2020 5:42:52 GMT -5
Forget about the price, what distance do you want to reliably range at, and do you want any other features on it besides distance? No special features. Originally, I was good with 0-300 yards. Now that one of my grandsons is playing competitive golf, I might be out to 500 yards!? Still exploring the golf option though! |
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Post by HighCotton on Jul 10, 2020 5:49:23 GMT -5
Thx! I like what I’m seeing there! |
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Post by esshup on Jul 10, 2020 10:43:14 GMT -5
Just be aware that rangefinders are measured using reflective, flat targets. Critters are not reflective nor flat..... When purchasing, make sure that it can be returned if it doesn't perform as stated or to your satisfaction. Deadeer took a few rangefinders back to Cabelas because they didn't perform as advertised.
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Post by steiny on Aug 4, 2020 14:25:52 GMT -5
Hard to beat the Leica range finders. They're not cheap, but they work in low light, low contrast situations when the cheap ones don't.
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Post by esshup on Aug 4, 2020 20:35:19 GMT -5
I'd recommend the one that I have, but they don't make it anymore. (Swarovski)
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Post by deadeer on Aug 17, 2020 12:53:55 GMT -5
Hard to beat the Leica range finders. They're not cheap, but they work in low light, low contrast situations when the cheap ones don't. 100% thrilled with my Leica 1600B. Bullseye69 has the same one. They are small, about size of a pack of cigarettes, and bright as can be. About 3 or 4 seasons on same battery, but I do take it out in the off season. I tried a few others, but they would not pick up deer at 300yds or beyond in an open field. |
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Post by bullseye69 on Aug 17, 2020 13:29:39 GMT -5
Hard to beat the Leica range finders. They're not cheap, but they work in low light, low contrast situations when the cheap ones don't. 100% thrilled with my Leica 1600B. Bullseye69 has the same one. They are small, about size of a pack of cigarettes, and bright as can be. About 3 or 4 seasons on same battery, but I do take it out in the off season. I tried a few others, but they would not pick up deer at 300yds or beyond in an open field. Yep I wouldnt have any other. Iirc its 4 power and so I don't even carry binoculars any more. |
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Post by christopherhunter on Oct 13, 2020 9:18:20 GMT -5
NAH, Leica and Swarovski are too expensive, for an even lower price you can find something similar. It's not that well known, but ATN makes an interesting and really useful hunting rangefinder. It's not the cheapest on the market, but for these specifications I really think it's a better option. I don't think the rangefinder under $150 is really worth it, because, like any other cheap product, it will break soon enough and you will have to buy a new one. It's also funny that it can be used in golf too, didn't think of that. |
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Post by deadeer on Oct 20, 2021 20:25:43 GMT -5
NAH, Leica and Swarovski are too expensive, for an even lower price you can find something similar. It's not that well known, but ATN makes an interesting and really useful hunting rangefinder. It's not the cheapest on the market, but for these specifications I really think it's a better option. I don't think the rangefinder under $150 is really worth it, because, like any other cheap product, it will break soon enough and you will have to buy a new one. It's also funny that it can be used in golf too, didn't think of that. LOL... dont know how I missed this. I am just here to say I am a terrible cheapskate!!! It killed me to spend almost $500 on my rangefinder. But trust me, it was well worth every penny. |
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 20, 2021 22:18:17 GMT -5
I picked up a practically brand new vortex range finder for $40 at a bow shoot. It is very nice. I think it was around $300 new.
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Post by deadeer on Oct 20, 2021 22:46:26 GMT -5
I picked up a practically brand new vortex range finder for $40 at a bow shoot. It is very nice. I think it was around $300 new. Great score! |
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Post by esshup on Oct 30, 2021 23:06:20 GMT -5
Isn't ATN made in China?
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