Hey guys/Gals, I haven't been on here in a while due to to work and just wanted to stop by on the forum and see what was going on and drop this quick question. I'm in the market for a new rangefinder and i have a few in mine but here is my question. Does angle intelligence really matter? I mean i'm sure it definitely help but not sure if it is just a gimmick. If i angle doesn't matter i'm getting a vortex 850, and if it does I've been looking at a Nikon arrow 3000. If there is something else that you suggest me look at please let me know and look forward to your help.
For what its worth I own the Nikon Arrow ID 3000 and really like it. It is a great rangefinder for the money and a huge step up from my old Nikon (not sure the model but it did not compensate for angle). I like it for the simple fact that if you range a target at say 20yds on flat ground and climb up into a tree 18ft and range again, a rangefinder that doesn't compensate for angle will read, say, 22yds. The greater the distance to the target, the bigger difference you will see espescially if you dont hunt flat ground. This is just my 2 cents, hope it helps. Good luck!
I just picked up the Leupold Full draw RX3 and it is an awesome rangefinder, it includes angle compensation and can even tell you the width or height of an animal! Adam Matthews Z7 Magnum 29/70 Gold Tip Hunter XT 100g Slick Trick Standard
IMO it's doesn't matter enough to influence my purchasing decision. I'm generally only using a rangefinder on shots of 30 yards or more and your angle becomes less severe the further you go out. I've owned both Nikon and Vortex rangefinders and will give the slight nod in overall performance reliability to my Vortex. And you simply can't beat their warranty. Best in the business and I've used it a few times now.
^what Justin said^ On severe angles is means a lot. In most cases of severe angles, the deer is normally right below us or on a ridge above us. Unless he is about to walk downwind of you and get your scent, if possible, just wait until he walks by and give you a better shot angle.
I dont see why you would purchase one without it. Most if not all of the better units have it programmed in anyway. I have had a couple leupolds and they served me well for the price. Vortex has a great warrenty and support, unfortunately i used it on all three of the products i had from them. A viper pst scope, Razor 12x binos ( two warrenty issues in 6 months) and range finder that was unreliable. Vortex is off my list. I have no recent experience with Nikon. Right now i am using a lecia and really like it, great glass and reliable operation.
Just figured I would let you all know that I ordered the vortex 850 today. Should be here by sat latest. I will let you know what I think of it as soon as I get it.
Well like I told everybody, I just got my rangefinder in today (came a day early so BONUS) and all I can say is it’s absolutly amazing. I’ve been having a blast with it testing it out. So far all of the readings it has given me are accurate and consistent. Clear easy to read display and nice grip texture on the body. No foggin up issues either, it’s been muggy up here in MA and going from the cool house to outside still remained clear. Only downfall about it I think is that,I wish I could put a clip on it like the other series but that in and of itself wasn’t a deal breaker.
I also just bought a vortex 850 and from what i have used it thus far I love it and bought it as their warranty can't be beat. Can't wait to use it this fall and put it to the real test in the woods.
