Slazenger Range Finder under $30

I know this is used for golfing. But being as frugal as I am, why couldn't I get one of these for my bowhunting needs? I do hunt with a shotgun and a muzzleloader, but never shoot out pas 100 yards. Where I use my bow, I rarely see out past 50-70 yards. Most deer I shoot at are inside 50 yards before I can even see them. I would use this just to range a few trees for distance? Please list the reasons this would not work for a very cheap hunter.

Thanks

 

I checked the threads here and it seems the most good hunting models start around $100 with the better ranging from $150 to over $400.

I feel that if a cheap golfing model can find a golf ball 200 yards away, maybe it will see a tree 27 yards from my stand?

 

A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do. Try it out. It may be just fine for you.

 

here is the Amazon link:

http://www.amazon.com/Slazenger-Per...1112668&sr=8-2&keywords=slazenger+rangefinder

 

Here is another option? I know cheap is not better, but I also no what I have in my wallet

Amazon.com: Wildgame Innovations Halo XRT Laser Rangefinder: Sports & Outdoors

 

Many golf scopes determine the distance by using the height of the pins on the course. Its a common height and by comparing its height in the scope you can somewhat estimate your distance from the hole. So it might not work quite as you expected. I would definitely check how the specific model you are looking at works.

 

I see, so it may just be measuring how tall the pin is, which translated to the distance from the pin to you. Maybe not how far this tree or this bush is from me in a stand? Thanks

 

I'd go with the Wildgame Halo

 

You get what you pay for...

I would check around on some golfing forums or ask.com/yahoo answers to see how it works exactly. I know you've said youre on a strict budget so it would be worth checking out.

 

As a avid golfer and hunter, I've seen many try to find a universal hunt/golf range finder. A hunt specific is very different than a golf specific range finder. A hunt specific range finder will have very limited ability, if any to identify or range a flagstick. On the flip side a golf specific range finder will have limited ability to range moving game, and limited ability in lower light conditions. The lens systems and filters create these target "specific" models.
If you had to chose between the two, a golf specific range finder is the better choice as it will range yardages to your shooting lanes, trees, or other stationary targets fairly well.

 

Looks like I need to check out what my golfing friends have and see how it would work for me. I know the fancy/expensive range finders are not what I need because that is just not the style of hunting I do here in Central, IL. Thanks for the thoughts you guys are sharing. It really helps.