First LRF: Bushnell V3 Jolt or save for Leupold GX-3i2 or 4i2?

hawk45 · July 1, 2016

Took this year to really work on my game after only playing a few times a year over the past 6 years. Handicap is way down and looking to lower a bit more. I'm looking to invest in my first LRF. I play in a weekly league and on weekends with friends casually, no tournys. The go to seems to be the 3V which is in budget. Wanted to get feedback if it's worth saving the extra hundo or so and getting the GX-3i2 or even GX-4i2. I'm a walker, so durability is important. I know Leupold has great customer service, been using their scopes for years.

Thanks for the input.. love this forum.

Cheers,

Hawk

Bodee · July 3, 2016

I would go with the Leupold 3Xi to save a few bucks. I add or subtract clubs off the yardage given by eye. kind of old school, but works for me.

soundedgoodtho · July 4, 2016

I'm returning my Nikon Coolshot 20 to use the v3 jolt because of the jolt feature. I'm not sure that there is much of a difference from a function stand point, but the jolt feature is convenient.

MJisGOAT · July 10, 2016

You can't beat the ruggedness and dependability of a Leupold.

hawk45 · July 23, 2016

I'll give my .02 since I just went through this.. After much thought I decided slope would be nice but I didn't feel it was worth $100 or more. I more wanted a few qualities built into my rangefinder. I wanted a durable and waterproof product. I wanted it small and to have a red readout for easy reading. And most of all it had to be accurate. All that equaled the Bushnell Z6 Jolt. Love it and couldn't be happier (unless it had slope for the same price :-)). Make sure to give one a look.