Choosing the correct rangefinder for your needs can be a daunting task. What type do I need, do I need a GPS Rangefinder or a Laser Rangefinder, and maybe it should be an Optical Rangefinder. After you figure out the type you want, now you have to figure out what brand. Should I get Bushnell or Nikon, should it be Leupold or one of the many other brands? Oh yeah I need to know what features they have and do I need them and in some cases are they even legal to use on the golf course. Or maybe this rangefinder is for hunting or hiking and needs to be more accurate.
Let's first take a quick look at the type of rangefinder you may need. For golf and hunting you can use either a GPS Rangefinder or Laser Rangefinder. Both will help your game. GPS Rangefinder have mapping abilities that give you distances to various places on a golf course while the Laser Rangefinders tend to be more accurate. For hunting that increased accuracy may mean the difference between success and failure.
Now as to Brands, in my opinion the brand you choose is often a matter of your own perception of that brand. Some brands may indeed be better than other however the technology is almost always the same. That said, some brands, even though they are using the same technology may have better control over manufacturing or may be using higher quality components. So you will need to do some research to find out which brands you feel comfortable with. But do not get yourself tied up with having to have a certain brand, you may save money or even get a better rangefinder with a brand you never heard of, remember even the big boys had to start somewhere.
A look at the features may be the deciding aspect of your decision. Here is a list of some of the features offered on some rangefinders.
- Pinseeker accuracy
- Slope technology
- Scan mode
- Waterproof
- Displays multiple ranges while panning
- One-button operation
- Compact design
- Magnification
- Club Selection
- Current atmospheric conditions
As you can see there are a lot of features to look at and this is not a full list by any means. You can see information on various brands and type within these brands at Rangefinder Review.
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