Rangefinder Recommendations

[JRock822]

Im in the market for a new rangefinder and having done a ton of research I lean torwards either the Bushnell Z6 or the Callaway Razr rangefinder. There are not a ton of reviews for the Razr but all I have found are great. Anyways anyone own either of these? What do you think? And if you think there is a better one out there around $300, then please let me know. Thanks for your help!

[fonetic]

I have heard the Z6 is great (optics, form factor, design).

I currently use the Leupold GX-4 and enjoy it a lot. The optics are really clean and the aluminum chassis inspires a bit of confidence in your gear. It comes with two faceplates to turn on/off the slope feature of the unit.

The club selector was a good idea when I first bought the unit, but after using it for sometime, it's a little limiting b/c every shot that requires more loft than a pitching wedge just gets suggested as a pitching wedge. When it comes to using my rangefinder, I find myself using it more within 150yds, So, the "PW" suggestion doesn't always fit. I would hope they release a firmware that allows you to dial in your wedges into the actual unit.

All in all, I really like my GX-4 and would buy it again if given the opportunity.

Good luck with your quest.

[avgjoe]

gx3i can be had for about 300 or less

[Stuart_G]

I have the callaway diablo (nikon LR550) probably the same as the razr, and it works great. I haven't tried any of the other lasers so can't give you a comparison but I would still highly recommend it.

[spacecowboy]

[sub]I have the Bushnell Z6 and can't imagine anything better. I have tried out a callaway 3 different times. one worked great, one was nearly impossible to see through the viewfinder, and the third was taken out of the box for me to try in the store, and would not lock onto anything.[/sub]

[sub]I think the best ones out there are the bushnells and the leupold, but I could not get used to the fact that on the leupold you release the button when you are on your target, instead of pushing down on target like the bushnell. Pushing the button on target just seems more intuitive to me.[/sub]

[sub]the red optics on the Z6 (it's also like that on the leupold gx3) are so much nicer than the black/grey kind.[/sub]

[JRock822]

Thanks for the excellent information. Keep it coming, I still have a lot to consider i guess.

[SteveL1]

I'm also in the market for one and have been looking at the Z6 and Leupold GX3. Can't decide as I have only gotten to try either in a store which is very limited. Curious where everyone has found the best prices?

[Guia]

The GX4 & 4i cannot be used in a tournament. I just bought the Leupold GX3i and it is legal. I paid $314, shipping included.

[Satang]

I've been using Leupold GX2 for the past two years, Great product and very compact.

[sompin2do]

[quote name='Stuart G.' timestamp='1344557146' post='5440568']
I have the callaway diablo (nikon LR550) probably the same as the razr, and it works great. I haven't tried any of the other lasers so can't give you a comparison but I would still highly recommend it.
[/quote]

+1. Highly recommend

[agulfer]

Haven't used any of the others but I have the "Nikon RifleHunter 550" and it works great, doubt you'll find another brand/model with the same features/performance for a better price.

The "Nikon RifleHunter 550" has both "first target priority" mode and "distant target priority" mode that you can assign in the setup. You would use "first target priority" mode for golf so it will lock onto the flag/pin and not the distant objects. You say it has no "pinseeker mode"....just hold the button to "scan" and move the sight horizontally across the flag. It locks in the yardage very quickly. I wish it had 8x magnification instead of the 6x but the Bushnell V2 Tour only has 5x. I can't comment on the battery runtime yet but unlike the V2 Tour I've read nothing negative in that regards.

I wish I've used other brands/models to give you a direct comparison but I'd purchase the "Nikon RifleHunter 550" again. I'll post more feedback as I use the unit more.

[url="http://www.nikonhunting.com/products/rangefinders/riflehunter_550/_/8367"]http://www.nikonhunt...nter_550/_/8367[/url]

[url="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-RifleHunter-550-Laser-Rangefinder/dp/B007FXYP5G"]http://www.amazon.co...r/dp/B007FXYP5G[/url]

[JRock822]

Interesting idea using a hunting rangefinder. Makes sense so Ill look into it a bit.

[LarryN]

any of the Leupold GX series rangefinders are excellent. I have the GX-1 and it's all I need. I highly recommend it. By the way, you can usually find one of these on line for $260-280 and a lot less if you want to trust a seller on EBay.

[Lesmond]

Any good ones for my price range? About $120-$170

[Stuart_G]

[quote name='JRock822' timestamp='1344831646' post='5459244']
Interesting idea using a hunting rangefinder. Makes sense so Ill look into it a bit.
[/quote]

Just pay attention to agulfer's description of the target priority mode. Most hunting rangefinders (especially lower cost ones) use the "distant target priority" mode only and don't give you the option to change it, making them very difficult to use for golf.

[agulfer]

[quote name='Stuart G.' timestamp='1344847078' post='5459810']
[quote name='JRock822' timestamp='1344831646' post='5459244']
Interesting idea using a hunting rangefinder. Makes sense so Ill look into it a bit.
[/quote]

Just pay attention to agulfer's description of the target priority mode. Most hunting rangefinders (especially lower cost ones) use the "distant target priority" mode only and don't give you the option to change it, making them very difficult to use for golf.
[/quote]

+1

You definitely do not want a rangefinder if it only has "distant target priority mode" which alot of the hunting models only offer.

[ohioguy]

I just bought a bushnell scout 1000 from DSG an it is the exact same as the V2. The only difference is instead of pin seeker they call it bullseye mode. I only paid $179 before the $30 mail in rebate.

I highly reccommend checking them out.

[lost&found]

[quote name='JRock822' timestamp='1344548364' post='5439590']
Im in the market for a new rangefinder and having done a ton of research I lean torwards either the Bushnell Z6 or the Callaway Razr rangefinder. There are not a ton of reviews for the Razr but all I have found are great. Anyways anyone own either of these? What do you think? And if you think there is a better one out there around $300, then please let me know. Thanks for your help!
[/quote]

I have owned the Z6 since it hit the stores in April. Couldn't be happier with my purchase. Took me a few rounds to master the art of aiming a small, handheld rangefinder. I can now sight and shoot pins in 2-3 seconds. Very accurate and, so far, very reliable. You won't be disappointed.

[esketores]

I've got the Callaway/Nikon unit. Does what it is supposed to do. Love it.

[Lesmond]

Is there a particular one that works best for driving ranges?

[lost&found]

[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1345007048' post='5474402']
Is there a particular one that works best for driving ranges?
[/quote]

Practice? We talking practice, man. I mean, practice?

A. Iverson

[Dugan408]

I just got a leupold gx-1 and I'm very satisfied with it. The GX-1 is going for 249$ at tgw.com

[Lesmond]

[quote name='lost&found' timestamp='1345063654' post='5478438']
[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1345007048' post='5474402']
Is there a particular one that works best for driving ranges?
[/quote]

Practice? We talking practice, man. I mean, practice?

A. Iverson
[/quote]

yes, practice. Need to pinpoint the flags out there and mounds

[tyorke1]

I have a pro1m and a demo z6, pesonallly I don't like the z6, but the pro 1 m is awesome, worth the extra money,



[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1345104860' post='5481202']
[quote name='lost&found' timestamp='1345063654' post='5478438']
[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1345007048' post='5474402']
Is there a particular one that works best for driving ranges?
[/quote]

Practice? We talking practice, man. I mean, practice?

A. Iverson
[/quote]

yes, practice. Need to pinpoint the flags out there and mounds
[/quote]

[Lucho8]

Bushnell 1600 Slope! On sale brand new (not refurb) for $199 shipped on the bay, great deal!

[JRock822]

That is a screaming deal!!! Definitely considering that. Only issue with 1600 is i hear its quite big and bulky. Anyone have one? Does
size/weight bother you?

[Lesmond]

[quote name='Lucho8' timestamp='1345173903' post='5486692']
Bushnell 1600 Slope! On sale brand new (not refurb) for $199 shipped on the bay, great deal!
[/quote]

thanks, i saw it. Might have to scoop it up.

Also, can you can lock on other objects, say like a tree or a bunker. Not just the pin.

Never had a range finder of some sort before

[dporto]

I have/use a Bushnell V2 (patriot pak) - got it for Christmas. I like it a lot - very accurate and easy to use. My only gripe is that it does eat batteries! I think I've used 2 already this season and am probably half way through my third (at $8 a piece).

[JRock822]

Man just read this review. Making me want this one!!

http://www.mygolfspy.com/callaway-razr-laser-rangefinder-review/

[Lucho8]

[quote name='JRock822' timestamp='1345181327' post='5487202']
That is a screaming deal!!! Definitely considering that. Only issue with 1600 is i hear its quite big and bulky. Anyone have one? Does
size/weight bother you?
[/quote]

I actually prefer the 1600 because of the bigger size, for me it is easier to pick up flags. It is not heavy at all and I have mine with the neoprene case. Go compare them, so many great choices out there but the deal on the bay for the 1600 slope is hard to beat.