Rangefinders

[chrismdd 787]

Hi guys, what recommendations for a reasonably priced rangefinder to use with my 12ftlb air rifle. Any good offers around at the moment?

 

[villaman 9,983]

A few to look at here some of the cheap ones are just as good as the Hawke ones . I paid £39.99 and it is still going strong .

I have always had Hawke ones but after 15 months both packed up  

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=hunting+laser+range+finder&tag=mh0a9-21&index=aps&hvadid=80607977936574&hvqmt=b&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_63j9kidjgx_b

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=range+finder

[villaman 9,983]

This is the one I had for £40 but now £80 some good reviews on it 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suaoki-Professional-Handheld-Rangefinder-Protector/dp/B01CTPPKEE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1527103865&sr=8-7&keywords=hunting+laser+range+finder

[chrismdd 787]

Cheers for the info VM, much appreciated.

 

[mark williams 7,558]

Hawke LR 400.

              So reliable and accurate

              I`ve still not changed the battery after 4 years use.

 

                                            atb  Mark.

[villaman 9,983]

23 minutes ago, mark williams said:

Hawke LR 400.

              So reliable and accurate

              I`ve still not changed the battery after 4 years use.

 

                                            atb  Mark.

I have had two Hawke LR and both went tits up ,one just after a year and the other after 15 months  .

 

[Deker 3,478]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Portable-Golf-Rangefinder-Digital-Tour-Buddy-Scope-GPS-Range-Finder-as07/253060704353?hash=item3aeb97e861:g:5fwAAOSwdc5ZdWfn

This looks to good to be true so probably is, but for £11 it may well be worth a punt!

[Jonjon79 13,358]

I've been using a range finder that a mate gave me 4yrs ago when I came back to air rifles - I've no idea what make it is, the only markings are 'JSR' in white letters, I guess it could have come from Ramsbottoms. It's been absolutely faultless and only needed 1 new battery in the time I've had it.

 

I did once read that golf range finders are pretty much the same but, cheeper because, anything to do with shooting can have a premium whacked on.

 ...... I've never needed to look into it myself but, it might be worth investigating

[philpot 5,014]

I have had one of these for the past 4 years with no issues but only shows metres so if you want yards, it may not suit. Nice bit of kit and to be honest with Hawke, you are paying for the name, they they all made in China and possibly in the same factory as often happens with plenty of other products so why pay a lot of money when there are plenty of decent ones around. 

I paid £68 on ebay for the Vision King and think I spent well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Visionking-Laser-Range-Finder-Hunting/dp/B00HT5H1HO/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1527148000&sr=8-25&keywords=hunting+laser+range+finder

 

Phil

[villaman 9,983]

2 hours ago, philpot said:

I have had one of these for the past 4 years with no issues but only shows metres so if you want yards, it may not suit. Nice bit of kit and to be honest with Hawke, you are paying for the name, they they all made in China and possibly in the same factory as often happens with plenty of other products so why pay a lot of money when there are plenty of decent ones around. 

I paid £68 on ebay for the Vision King and think I spent well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Visionking-Laser-Range-Finder-Hunting/dp/B00HT5H1HO/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1527148000&sr=8-25&keywords=hunting+laser+range+finder

 

Phil

Same one Phil but cheaper https://www.amazon.co.uk/Visionking-Laser-Range-Finder-Hunting/dp/B00HT3P3IK/ref=pd_vtph_200_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AG4E97HMJ1NY1JS0R68P

 

[philpot 5,014]

As good as any Mitch and not a lot of money for a decent rangefinder. I forgot to mention that I have a 100mt builders tape which I cross checked the Vision King with to make sure it was okay,          it was spot on with that odd 1mt +/- tolerance.

 

Phil

[chrismdd 787]

Thanks for all the replies. I've had a look around and may get the following after seeing a few reviews including one on youtube. Anyone got one of these or again are they basically the same kit in a different case?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eyoyo-Waterproof-Multifunction-RangeFinder-Camouflage/dp/B01MTOVK77/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527362474&sr=8-4&keywords=range+finder

[Baldcoot 2,352]

Vision King = Hawke ,same factory same innards but a suitable price saving and the money could be put towards "I need it Mrs "

[villaman 9,983]

On ‎26‎/‎05‎/‎2018 at 20:24, chrismdd said:

Thanks for all the replies. I've had a look around and may get the following after seeing a few reviews including one on youtube. Anyone got one of these or again are they basically the same kit in a different case?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eyoyo-Waterproof-Multifunction-RangeFinder-Camouflage/dp/B01MTOVK77/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527362474&sr=8-4&keywords=range+finder

Chris , I had one but only lasted a week ,but to return had to go to china . I only paid £30 for it so not worth spending £10+ to send it back 

Some of the cheap ones are hit and miss 

[Jonnyb6161 80]

Eyoyo from Amazon. £65-£75. Works pretty well.