Archery Rangefinders

[idcwby]

What is everyone using for an archery rangefinder that has the compensator for angled shots? Not worried about long distance, just need something that’s quick and has good glass for archery ranges.

 

[JimP]

When I was doing a lot of archery hunting I never did use a rangefinder. Even when I got a fancy sight on a compound bow that had the little boxes on it to use. But then I have always limited my shots to 50 yards or less and for the last few years that I hunted it was 30 yards or less. I also practiced measuring off distances as I walked while I was working and got to the point that I could very accurately measure distances.

But one of the Vortex models should do you quite well unless you want to go to the expense of getting some binoculars with one in them.

 

[mallardsx2]

Leopold rx 1200i.

it has the Archery mode.

works pretty good

 

[ScottR]

I have used a variety of Sigs for the last few years, they have served me very well. I know the Leupolds do very well too, honestly can't go wrong with either of them IMO.

 

[Shane13]

I've had a Sig Kilo 3K for a few years. It works great.

 

[idcwby]

That Leupold looks interesting with the Archery mode. How does it do in low light? I’ve stayed away from for a long time because they use to not be the best low light optic.

 

[ScottR]

That Leupold looks interesting with the Archery mode. How does it do in low light? I’ve stayed away from for a long time because they use to not be the best low light optic.

When we have tested there haven't been any major issues, Todd and I used one in some pretty low light turkey hunting this spring and they did well.

 

[buckbull]

Leica is usually mentioned as one of the best, usually the best, anytime i see rangefinders mentioned. Not sure if they have something for angle compensation.

 

[BrandonM]

Leica is usually mentioned as one of the best, usually the best, anytime i see rangefinders mentioned. Not sure if they have something for angle compensation.

Ya, they do have the angle compensation feature. Leica is the company that actually invented laser rangefinder technology back around 1990. They definitely have premium products with all the bells and whistles.

 

[idcwby]

Leica is usually mentioned as one of the best, usually the best, anytime i see rangefinders mentioned. Not sure if they have something for angle compensation.

Leica is one of the best rangefinders I have, but it doesn’t do angles for archery. It will do with rifle cartridges.

 

[idcwby]

I ended up just going with the Leupold RX1200i and so far it seems to do the job. It is way better than the last time I tried a Leupold, so I hope it holds up hunting.