Waterproof: O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the binocular for reliable performance in all environments.

Range-finding binoculars allow you to do all of that without having to swap optics. The Rangeguide binoculars from GPO are on the high end for binoculars, but they put impressive range-finding capabilities into a high-quality, magnesium-bodied binocular for a single, quality optic that replaces two. We asked for the honest opinions of two lifelong big game hunters about which rangefinder brand they use for hunting. These guys routinely harvest elk and deer yearly, so we tend to look to them for advice when buying a new gadget. We want to share their valuable experience with our readers. As you’ve seen, optical quality in these entry-level sets isn’t always as good as you’d find in comparably priced standalone units. Still, with the added rangefinder and onboard ballistics computer, you get advanced capabilities wrapped up into a single piece of kit.

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Vortex Viper HD 3000 features an exceptional HD display. Its unique red OLED display allows hunters and golfers to read the measurements even in low-light conditions. The stat that most shoppers searching for a range finder focus on is the maximum distance a given range finder can accurately detect. The number listed by companies is often a best-case-scenario number based on the device’s ability to get a reading from a large, bright, reflective surface. Nonreflective items in the field, such as trees and smaller items like game and putting-green flags, are much harder to range accurately for these laser devices. You’re paying for all the bells and whistles when you buy the RX-FullDraw 5 rangefinder. It’s perfect for the skilled hunter who wants to give themselves the absolute best advantage they can while hunting. Maven’s direct-to-consumer model has always delivered high-quality optics for less, but the brand's C series, which includes this CRF.1 model, offers cheaper options to reach a wider audience.

Most important is to have a rangefinder—any rangefinder—and use it enough to be comfortable when you need it under pressure in the field. Obsessing over features can also push buyers towards more high-tech range finders with more buttons, features, and display items. These are great if you need them and if you use the device frequently enough to know how to read the display properly in crunch time. If you don’t need a rangefinder for both sports, you may as well get one designed specifically for your sport, but if you both golf and hunt, almost any range finder can do double duty. In that instance, just be sure that whichever model you choose has enough range for rifle hunting, as golf rangefinders don’t need to be effective at ultra-long distances. These can pair seamlessly with Sig Sauer rifle scopes and accurately determine ballistics like bullet-drop over a distance. That data is then sent via Bluetooth right into the reticle of the rangefinder. We also like these binos’ hyper scan feature, which allows you to range hillsides or multiple targets four times per second.Nowadays, rangefinders do a whole lot more than that. An advanced rangefinder will provide you with ballistic information and the proper distance of your shot, with the angle of the shot taken into account. How Much Should I Pay for a Rangefinder? The 32mm objective lens size is a bit smaller than average for hunting binos, but at 24 ounces they’re light despite having the rangefinding tech built in. We saved the best glass for last here. I had the privilege of using these Leica Geovid 3200s on a few hunts last season, and let me tell you: these are the cream of the crop when it comes to rangefinding binoculars. Pros: Lifetime warranty, suitable for one-handed operation, e xcellent scan mode, advanced OLED display