Rangfinder recommendations

[jamielaing]

I've been thinking I'll buy a rangefinder for the new season but had no idea how expensive they can be. They also seem to range from 50-500 quid. Does anyone have any recommendations for the lower-mid of the scale? Obviously I want a good accurate one but am not willing to pay top end.

Any help appreciated.

 

[Imurg]

I got a 2nd hand Bushnell V2 a few years back
Works perfectly and cost under a ton.
I see no need to upgrade it.

 

[Curls]

Bushnell Medalist 80 notes second hand, think I’ve changed battery in it once in two years - works a treat. Invaluable for learning what your carries are in a practice setting imo (as well as helping on the course)

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I've been thinking I'll buy a rangefinder for the new season but had no idea how expensive they can be. They also seem to range from 50-500 quid. Does anyone have any recommendations for the lower-mid of the scale? Obviously I want a good accurate one but am not willing to pay top end.

Any help appreciated.

I've got a Suoaki from Amazon for around £80. Works perfectly well and within +/- 1 yard when standing next to my mate and his more expensive Bushnell

 

[User2021]

Bushnell Pro X2 owner, only one I have had, no issues at all - its very good.

 

[Birdie2]

I think this is something that’s well worth investing in if you play a lot. I’ve got a Bushnell v4 and can’t fault it. They are slightly more expensive but I take the view of buy cheap, buy twice.

 

[Jacko_G]

I went with a Nikon Coolshot. More than happy with that.

I've used a few and they all do a job.

 

[need_my_wedge]

Nikon Coolshot. My second rangefinder, both Nikon, no problems with either.

 

[patricks148]

most entry level RF would be good enough. I went for a fancy one that did all sorts including slope, FYI never used any of the them including the slope. i upgraded from a V2 and that was good enough TBH

 

[Dibby]

Sorry to hijack, I am also looking for a rangefinder, not really worried about bells and whistles, just that it is somewhat accurate and measures distance.

Nikon Coolshot 20 seems to do the basics and is £150 brand new. Does anyone use this model, anything to watch out for?

 

[Jacko_G]

Sorry to hijack, I am also looking for a rangefinder, not really worried about bells and whistles, just that it is somewhat accurate and measures distance.

Nikon Coolshot 20 seems to do the basics and is £150 brand new. Does anyone use this model, anything to watch out for?

That's what I have, does what I need and want.

Very good optics for the price.

 

[IanG]

Sorry to hijack, I am also looking for a rangefinder, not really worried about bells and whistles, just that it is somewhat accurate and measures distance.

Nikon Coolshot 20 seems to do the basics and is £150 brand new. Does anyone use this model, anything to watch out for?

I've had the coolshot 20 for a couple of years now, simple easy to use, sometimes pick up the signal when others fail to penetrate the fog or rain.
I'm very happy with mine and would recommend.

 

[Beezerk]

I've got a Bushnell Tour V3 jolt thingy laser which will be getting Ebayed soon, just saying

 

[Hobbit]

Sorry to hijack, I am also looking for a rangefinder, not really worried about bells and whistles, just that it is somewhat accurate and measures distance.

Nikon Coolshot 20 seems to do the basics and is £150 brand new. Does anyone use this model, anything to watch out for?

I have this model. Usually picks up the target ok. Might struggle a little on windy days, but they all do.

 

[Imurg]

Might just be the shape of my hands but I found the Nikon awkward to hold. The Bushnell feels more comfortable. I guess it's worth trying to hold a version of each if possible..

 

[Hobbit]

Might just be the shape of my hands but I found the Nikon awkward to hold. The Bushnell feels more comfortable. I guess it's worth trying to hold a version of each if possible..

Doesn’t everyone in Aylesbury have 6 fingers?

 

[Imurg]

Doesn’t everyone in Aylesbury have 6 fingers?

Only 6....I got 8

 

[need_my_wedge]

Sorry to hijack, I am also looking for a rangefinder, not really worried about bells and whistles, just that it is somewhat accurate and measures distance.

Nikon Coolshot 20 seems to do the basics and is £150 brand new. Does anyone use this model, anything to watch out for?

Nikon Coolshot. My second rangefinder, both Nikon, no problems with either.

I didn't mention the model, Coolshot 20 is what I have. The only time I have an issue is if the flag is not moving and is on the wrong side of the pin so you can't see it, with me a couple of hundred yards out..... any other time, it's good as gold.

 

[Dibby]

Thanks for the responses. Might be too early to mention this with some of the forum members, but I will now put a Coolshot20 on my list, and hope Santa reads it!

 

[Jacko_G]

Might just be the shape of my hands but I found the Nikon awkward to hold. The Bushnell feels more comfortable. I guess it's worth trying to hold a version of each if possible..

It is smaller than most of it's rivals.