Range Finder Opinions

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Frank P — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:08:40 GMT

I've had a Bushnell V2 for about 6 years now and it's been great for me. Like the old Timex commercial used to say, "It takes a licking and keeps on ticking".

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Cathy E — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:02:39 GMT

Hi all!
I ended up with a Bushnell V2 and it's awesome!
It's really nice to have when playing another golf course - I've learned my depth perception is pretty horrible!! Now if I could just get my clubs to hit the distances I figure out!

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Doug E — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:14:40 GMT

Had a Bushnell Tour V2. Excellent!
Now a Bushnell Tour V4 Shift. Excellenter!

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Lewis K — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:48:49 GMT

I like my bushnel, works well and never had a issue

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Tom B — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 22:24:19 GMT

My favorite is my Leupold 3xi. Their customer service is outstanding, like Titleist. However sometimes it doesn't always grab things that don't reflect real well. I've also got a Bushnell V4 that seems to grab the distance to anything. Can't go wrong with either of them

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Angelo F — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:15:31 GMT

I’ve had my Bushnell Tour Z6 w/jolt for over 3 years and it’s been solid and accurate to this day. Small, light and fast. I’ve played with others with newer models and we all come up with the same readings every time. If you can try some out at the store, I encourage you to do so. I picked mine since it was comfortable and easy to use. Plus it had red indicators in the viewfinder which made it easier to read.

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No'l — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:09:15 GMT

I've had the Nikon 500G. It was a very simple device for distance. It uses very little battery and I only changed battery once in the 5 years or so that I had it.

I've also had the Nikon Coolshot 40. It had an added feature to click once and wherever you point and move to different target, it will give you the distance so no need to keep clicking. The battery only last for a year or so.

I now have a Bushnell V4. It has a vibrate feature.

The Nikon optics I've had in those two had a larger image of the target. It was easier to focus and shoot. The Bushnell has smaller image of the target.

I would gladly go back to the plain and simple Nikon 500G if could.

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Rick D — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:09:28 GMT

Dale:

The new combo laser rangefinder/GPS is an interesting option. I'd like to see one in action. I use a range finder, a Bushnell I've had for several years. A present from my wife when I played a practice round at an unfamiliar course ahead of a tourney, only to find there wasn't squat out there to tell you distances, such as marked sprinkler heads, red/white/blue markers, etc..

I like knowing exact to the pin and I can also shoot obstacles, like to clear tops of bunkers, etc.. Sometimes, though, I'd like to know just how far that flag is from the front of the green and the range finder doesn't give me that. A combo would be good in those situations.

Bottom line is there are a lot of choices. Depends on personal preferences and how much one wants to spend.

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N Anthony S — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 18:08:01 GMT

I use the Bushnell V2 as well. It has always been accurate for me. I have compared it with a GPS and it has always been spot on.

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Dale V — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:36:58 GMT

[quote user="Don O"]Every now and again, a GPS will have bad coordinates for a hole. If the distance is off, then a rangefinder becomes invaluable. Over the winter, Bushnell had a sale on reconditioned units. Paying $125 for a 4 year old $300 unit has worked out well. On courses I'm familiar, the GPS is faster than pulling the range finder, especially if I'm first to hit when I get to the ball. ...Pace of play. 4 players can extend a round by 15-20 minutes if each is reading each shot onto the green.

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I get it Don. GPS also helps when there are blind shots with no line-of-sight options for a rangefinder. i find my GPS yardages are more accurate than my ability to actually hit the distance needed which tells you a lot about my iron game. Our course has let the 200/150/100 markers grow over and most of the sprinkler head markers are gone. My GPS gives me that quick reference. Nice that there are options for everyone, GPS, rangefinders, and old school yardage books. I'm sure Cathy will find what works best for her. Bushnell even makes a combo rangefinder/GPS unit that my buddy has. He has no excuses!

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19hole — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:10:41 GMT

I use a Nikon Coolshot 80VR. It does not have a slope function so it can be used in tournament play. A great feature is the vibration reduction or image stabilization. It makes it very easy to get accurate distances.

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Don O — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:56:19 GMT

Every now and again, a GPS will have bad coordinates for a hole. If the distance is off, then a rangefinder becomes invaluable. Over the winter, Bushnell had a sale on reconditioned units. Paying $125 for a 4 year old $300 unit has worked out well. On courses I'm familiar, the GPS is faster than pulling the range finder, especially if I'm first to hit when I get to the ball. ...Pace of play. 4 players can extend a round by 15-20 minutes if each is reading each shot onto the green.

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Dale V — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:20:22 GMT

I don't use a rangefinder but do hang a Bushnell Neo (now marketed as a Phantom) GPS on the bag for front-middle-back distances. That's usually all i need to pick a club.

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JCaldwell — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:09:07 GMT

I picked up a Precision Pro NX7 about 2 years ago. For $250 it's a steal. Non slope version is $50 less.

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Tommy L — Mon, 02 May 2016 01:31:02 GMT

Sounds like I'm late on this post.... But I'm looking for a range finder as well. I don't need slope, just something with the target distance to the pin, traps, other target areas, etc.... would be fine.. Any suggestions....

TL

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Brent W — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:53:48 GMT

They are allowed in tournaments.. You just cannot use the Slope versions, If you have one you can turn the Slope off I believe.

But Lasers and GPS are Legal.

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eagle3 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:25:16 GMT

Depending on whether you want to be purist or not. They are not allowed during tournaments and they can be very pricey. That said, I did use one for a while to see if my yardage estimates were on target. My son-in-law now has mine and I use my eyes to judge distance and am finding that to be more self-fulling.

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Geoffrey B — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:59:17 GMT

bushnells are good but id just get a gps

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Brent W — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:27:21 GMT

Bushnell 1600 or the V2. You can't go wrong with either. I would stay away from GPS units. To many variables with those.

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Like the Gun — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:57:24 GMT

I second this post. My father has used the Bushnell for over a year now. It's right on point and simple to use. I have borrowed it a few times and it has never disappointed. Just need to make sure to double check the yardage a couple times.

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Lefty FPL — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:51:42 GMT

Hello Cathy, I agree 100% with Cathi's comments I've had my V2 for 3 years no problems and have used it in the UK and New Zealand

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Chris92009 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:41:01 GMT

I use a Bushnell Pro 1300 Slope Rangefinder during practice rounds before a competition, then during competition if rangefinders are allowed in competition I use a Skycaddie or Nikon's non-slope rangefinder....

May seem like a lot of technology but it makes a difference! If you do not play in competition's then I would use a rangefinder with slope all the time! It is an amazing tool!

Cheers!!

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stephen p — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:06:37 GMT

My suggestion is the Izzo Golf Swami 3000 Enhanced Golf GPS. Very accurate distance, easy operation, easy read numbers, no aiming errors, 20,000 preprogramed courses. Good Luck- sp-

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Potomac Golfer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:07:06 GMT

Leupold GX-3 is worth considering -- very happy w/ it and it gets good reviews from a variety of golf websites. Leupold & Stevens is a hunting scope/binocular company so the optics are good.