Hunters know just how important it is to have a laser rangefinder that you can rely on. These affordable options are the real deal, and will ensure an accurate shot every time.
FYI, Prices and ratings are accurate as of time of writing.
1. Vortex Optics - Viper HD 3000 Yards
Highlight: Display is clean, illuminated and easy to use.
Helpful review: I just love how easy this is to use. The glass is clear, it’s super easy to adjust it, and the results are so fast, I was shocked. Even better, it’s lightweight, and compact. I love that the one hand operation lets you accurately gauge your targets. It has a super bright read out that works awesome in the lower light, so you can even get the range of multiple objects, even before the sun rises!
Even in fog, it worked so great, ending up being a lot more accurate than I expected. My two friends who were on the hunting trip with me couldn’t use their range finder at all, and I found that I didn’t have the same issues as them. It comes with a great case, too, and I use the belt loop to keep the case connected to my binocular harness.
I have zero issue getting the ranger in and out of the case, and I love that I can always find it. The startup is kind of odd, and it definitely annoyed me because I have to hit the range button at least three times before I can get my first reading. Either that or you have to click once, pause a second, and then click again, and then maybe you’re lucky if it ranges. Just a minor suggestion, but not enough to take away my five star rating! — Frasier Liberman
Get it from Amazon now: $329.99 & FREE Returns
2. Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Golf Rangefinder
Highlight: Can measure up to thirteen hundred yards.
Reassuring Review: Freaking awesome is just an understatement haha. This gets such a great picture, and I love that it has a focus adjustment and that you can work it in both yards or meters. It also does angles, which I love for when I go bow hunting, and even my Nikon doesn’t do that! But note that this is a golf rangefinder. However, this Bushnell is the best one I've ever used for hunting.
I took it out scouting in the mountains this past weekend and the angle compensation is just really what makes the difference. I love that once you set this up, you’ll never have to change anything again. I like that it comes with a feature that vibrates when the range is determined. I didn’t think I liked that at first, but honestly, it ended up being really cool and something pretty unique, too.
The charge also holds super well, and I have a USB solar unit that even charges it, which is super cool. No more batteries if you ask me! Definitely gonna save money on that. I even got a range right up to nine hundred yards! I think it’s a great option for rifle or bow hunting, and honestly for this price, you really can’t beat it!
I had been searching for a range finder for a while, mainly for my deer hunting expeditions, and I love that I found this. It really is about the angle compensation for me, and that’s exactly why I got this. It helps so much for being in the tree stands. I missed a huge buck last year because I messed up the distance by misjudging it. Talk about something that’s never gonna happen again! — Adam Harrison
Get it from Amazon now: $399.99 & FREE Returns
3. Halo XLR1600 Range Finder
Highlight: Super precise readings with realistic range.
Helpful review: I love how this is super compact and comes with accurate readings, but even better, that they’re actually accurate! Talk about refreshing! Comes with a battery, too. So easy to figure out how to use, and although some people talked about issues with using the rangefinder while wearing glasses, I didn’t have that issue–you just have to push them super close to your face.
I had no issue using this at night either, and I will say that in lower light conditions, it’s ideal to point it at a brighter background so you can read the results better. I used it to range livestock and even tree trunks over a hundred yards away and found that there were no issues with four hundred and fifty yards. I would recommend ranging familiar landmarks if you have any issues with low light.
SUMMARY:
After a lot of research, this ended up being my first laser rangefinder, and I’m honestly really happy I went with it. In fact, I like it so much I plan to get more gifts for friends and family. The camo model went on sale and I ended up getting it for about thirty percent off and I love it. This turned out to be a VERY helpful and effective gadget for bowhunting. Just ask my hunting buddies. They say it's just as good as their Vortex or Bushnell. Of course, it all depends on what you need it for. For instance, in my case, apart from hunting, I brought it with me when I started taking archery lessons with my grandma in Florida and found that it worked great in lower light there, and even in the super bright Florida summer. — John Christopher
Get it from Amazon now: $249.99 & FREE Returns
4. Bushnell Bone Collector 4X21 Rangefinder
Highlight: Pure HD clarity.
Helpful review: What a great freaking range finder! I got it as an X-mas gift and I barely get to use it because my son and my husband use it just as much as I do haha. It’s so accurate and it really works so well. I will say that the battery on the actual item is pretty different from the one actually listed there. You need a nine volt battery, so I’d recommend getting one beforehand if you’re unsure if this will be included.
It was so much fun playing with the distance across our house on Christmas morning–what a way to spend the day! Eventually we explored this outside by checking the distance between the house and the barn and it was so much fun.
I’d say that this is really a great product, and for the price, it’s a super solid bargain, and just make sure that you know what you’re looking for when you get it. Some reviewers complained about how it didn’t work nine hundred yards away, but you could see close up ones, and trust me, there is a learning curve, but once you figure it out, it’s really not that difficult.
If you’re looking for super far distance, you’re going to need to pay a little extra, but honestly for basic hunting or bow hunting, you’re going to be fine on this, trust me. It’s better than any other range finger I’ve used–especially at this price point. — Aaron Delgado
Get it from Amazon now: $179.99 & FREE Returns
5. TIDEWE Leaf Camo 1000Y with Rechargeable Battery
Highlight: Suited for even the worst weather conditions.
Helpful review: Take my word for it, I love high quality brands, because typically I assume that when you buy cheap, well then that’s what you’re going to get. Consider my surprise when I discovered this sweet thing. So not cheap, even with the great price! Typically I don’t mind spending extra if I’m actually getting more for the money, but for real, this little baby does exactly the same stuff as the big boys without the brand name.
You get all the features, and at an affordable price. Talk about compact, light weight, an awesome case, and so easy to use. I love that it has a magnet for opening and closing it instead of velcro, and it’s rechargeable, which is freaking awesome. The reading is practically instant, too, where I found that more expensive brands even had a one to two second delay. I love using it for deer hunting, mainly because it helps me take the kill shot, instead of having to worry that I just injured the poor thing.
I ended up buying one for my whole family. Honestly, you just can’t go wrong with this if you love hunting. I really never write reviews, so consider this a testament to how much I truly love this thing. Can’t recommend it enough! — Corry McKenney
Get it from Amazon now: $99.99 & FREE Returns
6. WOSPORTS 800Y Bow Hunting Rangefinder
Highlight: Endless customer support.
Helpful review: For a basic range finger, this is a great deal, super durable and beyond above the price. It’s reliable, accurate, and the distance measurement is exactly what I wanted. It can feel a little bulky at times, compared to more ergonomic models, but honestly, once you get used to it, it’s not a big deal at all. I’d say more expensive ones actually end up being too light and slippery.
What matters is performance if you ask me, and this performance is exactly what I want. The visibility is better than some of these range finders that cost twice the price. Seriously. I still need to play around with it and figure it out more, but honestly, so far, I love that it’s consistent and reliable, and I know it’s going to be accurate. I’m really happy I didn’t get tempted by the pricier options, because at the end of the day, it does the job and that’s why I got it.
Honestly, I’ve even ranged it up nine hundred yards, and I compared it to my friend’s twelve hundred buck rangefinder, and honestly this one does just as good at the nine hundred distance in both good and low lighting. I’d say with game animals you can even get up to eight hundred yards. Really, I just love this thing. There’s been zero issues on my end, and I’ve even used it in a sprinkle, fog, and a snow. I just love it. Can’t recommend it enough! — Tasia Rains
Get it from Amazon now: $99.99 & FREE Returns
7. Gogogo Sport Vpro 1200Y Wildlife Hunting Rangefinder
Highlight: Super easy to learn how to use.
Helpful review: After three years, my Bushell finally crossed the rainbow bridge after the jolt feature stopped working. I really didn’t wanna spend that money again, so I went with this more affordable option. It’s a little cheaper in the build quality, but for the difference in the price, I think it makes it worth it. Also, it only uses batteries instead of a USB to charge, but for a quarter of the price, you’re still getting the job done.
I’d say it’s super accurate, and works just as well as my Bushnell in terms of optics. It’s a great rangefinder, and honestly better than I expected overall. I love using it for hunting and target practice, and I really like how lightweight it is. After a couple weeks of use, the battery is still going strong. Just keep in mind that it’s not exactly indestructible, so take it easy on this thing.
Overall, I’d say it has a great viewfinder. Oh–and the fast distance readings are super nice. I really like the auto-off feature. I’m pretty forgetful, in general, so the fact that this just shuts off on its own if I forget to turn it off means that I don’t have to worry about the battery draining. My only negative complaint is that the instructions fail to mention the side switch about the slope compensation (which is an awesome perk!). Either way, I figured it out. Really, really love this thing and can’t recommend it enough! — Georgiana Fitzgerald
Get it from Amazon now: $79.98 & FREE Returns
8. AOFAR HX-700N Hunting Rangefinder
Highlight: Continuous scan allows you to easily spot targets.
Helpful review: Yeah, it’s not super fancy, but do you really need that if it gets the job done? I think not. Ask my wife that question–she married me after all, haha! To the point, I use this primarily for hunting, and have been using it for about three years now. Once I even lost it for three days on a hunting trip where it rained the whole time and it survived the whole time! Glad I found it haha.
This thing could survive cold, snow, ice, even the Arizona sunshine! It’s super accurate and overall very dependable. Honestly, forget the big name brands. You don’t need them. It’s a solid rangefinder and even has angle intelligence that you can use to help you with sight pins while hunting.
I ended up getting my best friend to help his golf game and he is obsessed. The instructions make it super simple to figure out how to use, and both my bud and I love that it has a six time magnification, and that it’s super easy to read the distance and lock the target. Overall, it’s just a great deal, and way better than the name brands. Better price and quality than name brand. It’s basic–but perfect... My middle name;) — Terry Gripe
Get it from Amazon now: $59.99 & FREE Returns
9. Bozily 6X 1200Y Rechargeable Rangefinder
Highlight: Comes with a twelve month warranty.
Helpful review: I ended up getting this rangefinder for hunting season, and I really did wait a bit before writing a review because I wanted to go off real experience instead of first impressions, and so far, this really has not disappointed me!
I essentially waited right up until the end of the hunting season so I could give a full review on my experience with it. I’m so happy I ended up going with it. It’s pretty simple to figure out, and I love how the distance is very accurate within about one yard, and honestly I’d say that it’s better than how it's advertised.
If I had to give any advice to other buyers, I would say that it’s probably a good idea to clean the lens before you use it, otherwise you might find that the measurement ends up getting off a little and that’s annoying. Besides that, I would say it’s absolutely accurate.
Overall, this little rangefinder was just an awesome purchase and definitely something that I needed in my life and really can’t live without now that I have it!
It also comes in a sturdy little case that I hang on my golf bag, and it really seems super durable. I joke that I could literally run over it with a golf cart and it would actually still work! The slope distance is also really nice in general, and I end up using it for golfing and hunting alike. Awesome with deer stands, too! I had a quick little issue, that was more user error on my part, and customer service handled it amazingly. I can’t recommend this range finder enough! — Chad Doolin
Get it from Amazon now: $59.98 & FREE Returns