Range Finder reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 243 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Range Finder brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/golf, r/longrange, r/Hunting, r/bowhunting, r/discgolf. Top-rated brands include Bushnell (4.4/5), Gogogo (3.9/5), Precision Pro (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews243
Subreddits8
Posts58
Brands43
Products73
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#1
Bushnell
4.4
(51)
"Bushnell v5 refurbished direct from manufacturer on eBay store."
"Get the bushnell he will have zero problems for years."
"This works great on the course and I have recommended it to others."
"I've bought a basic Bushnell maybe 15 years ago and it is still going strong."
"Bushnell is a great brand, but be prepared to break the bank if you go for it. Their tour v5 is pretty much the most popular option overall."
"Bushnell is a great brand, but be prepared to break the bank if you go for it. Their tour v5 is the most popular option."
"The cheapest Bushnell is a safe option guaranteed to work really well."
"Bushnell if you want the best optics and a no questions asked return policy."
"I use the bushnell v5 and it’s great, but I think a lot of rangefinders are good enough."
"You can't go wrong with Bushnell and the Tour V5 is all a golfer really needs."
#2
Gogogo
3.9
(26)
"Best rangefinder for the price on the market. I’ve tried a ton of the most highly rated ones on Amazon including RedTiger as mention and this one is hands down the best"
"Put it up against my dad’s $500 Bushnell and consistently +/- 1-2 yds."
"Have a GoGoGo range finder from Amazon that’s camo and was marketed for hunters for about $55. Been using it for 4-5 years now and no issues."
"Gogogo sport vpro on Amazon for like $60 (the black one). It’s literally the same or better than the $400 ones my friends have."
"Works great for golf."
"I recently got the Gogogo version it’s been great! Very accurate."
"Gogogo range finder on Amazon. Have mine for like 4 years no issues. Has slope too."
"Gogogo sport. I’ve had one for about 4-5 years and for the price I don’t think you’ll beat it. On Amazon and regularly will be on sale at or below $100"
"Gogogo with slope & aaa battery. $63 on Amazon right now."
"It's fine for me."
#3
Precision Pro
4.6
(19)
"It’s worth the investment I was gifted a precision pro and it was 100% worth it."
"I went on 2nd Swing and got an “open box” precision pro rangefinder for a little over $100."
"Precision pro NX9 is on Amazon for $209. It gives accurate and consistent readings."
"Precision Pro 100%."
"Precision pro, and they do free battery replacement."
"Precision Pro is the way to go. Reliable scopes and amazing customer service."
"I have the precision pro nx9 w/ slope which I highly recommend."
"I’m a big fan of my Precision Pro. Free battery replacement too."
"Precision pro."
"Precision pro for around 200. Mine has worked perfect for 3 years."
#4
CaddyTek
4.5
(19)
"The Caddytek from Costco is awesome"
"Caddytec outperforms all my buddies range finders."
"Caddytek punches above it’s weight the best imo"
"This is nearly impossible to beat for $99.99."
"The CaddyTek from Costco has been great for me and it's relatively affordable."
"Caddytek v2 is probably the best deal I've ever seen on a rangefinder."
"Super quick and very accurate compared with my various partners’ other, more expensive brands."
"Cant recommend this one enough."
"Plus you get the Costco satisfaction guarantee."
"CaddyTek on Costco goes on sale for $99.99. I have no complaints with mine."
#5
Sig
4.4
(14)
"For electronic optics sub $500 get a Sig. They’re accurate reliable and will blow anything else out of the water."
"Look at the Sig Kilo 1600. Great rangefinder for the cost."
"I second the Sig recommendation."
"I second the Sig Kilo."
"It would range antelope (nonreflective) out to 1400 yards."
"The Sig blows that old Leupold away."
"I've been able to range nonreflective targets."
"Sig BDX, rangefinder and ballistic solution combo"
"I have been running the Sig range finders for the past few years and have been happy with them."
"Look into SIG's BDX system for range finders and scope's nuff said."
#6
RedTiger
4.2
(9)
"I really like my RedTiger. Totally surprised me"
"Red Tiger. I’ve used it on almost 100 rounds since last May and never had to charge it."
"[this one](https://www.redtigercam.com/products/redtiger-golf-rangefinder-with-slope-1200-yards-laser-range-finder-golfing-7x-magnification-flag-pole-locking-vibration-rechargeable-range-finders-with-magnet-stripe?srsltid=AfmBOoriEc5JxyVUkcTIlhWSemdEm3hcw72uI_M8dfzouL_110QNF9_T)"
"I have a red tiger one from Amazon. It’s pretty damn sweet"
"If you are on a budget, this is a great value and performs well. It is also rechargeable."
"Redtiger on Amazon does the job well. It's like 90 bucks"
"Locks on flag rather reliably, has slope adjustment, and a built in magnet. Also has a USB-c charging slot. $99 on Amazon."
"I got a "red tiger" one for my dad last year and it's been great, easy to use, clear, accurate."
"Bought a red tiger on ebay (new) for 75 bucks. Pretty solid for a 10-ish handicap."
#7
Nikon
4.0
(8)
"I got a Nikon Coolshot 50i works well and from a reputable brand."
"I got a Nikon would recommend."
"I was gifted a Nikon Coolshot 20 about four years ago and it has performed perfectly since."
"I found a cheap Nikon one at a pawn shop for about $80. Works well so far for my needs"
"Nikon has one model at $199.99 and I have several playing partners that use it."
"Nikon 20...$150"
"I just picked up the Nikon Calloway iQ on marketplace for $50."
"Check for a used Nikon Scope on eBay."
#8
Vortex
4.3
(7)
"I got the Vortex Impact 1000 Rangefinder and I am really impressed with everything, the durability is great the size is perfect and the clear sight through the rangefinder."
"Totally recommend it."
"Vortex 1400 just picked one up nice unit! Don’t waste you money of a super cheep one your just be selling it for less to upgrade !"
"I just bought a Vortex Crossfire 1400 for $200 that I’m very happy with so far."
"I just ordered a Vortex Impact 1000."
"I have been happy with all the vortex products I have seen."
"I have the vortex impact 850 and it works really well up to about 350 yards."
#9
Wosports
4.1
(7)
"Works amazing."
"Wosports. Had mine 4 years and still going strong."
"Wosports is solid."
"Wosports on Amazon. Have mine for 4 years now."
"A little more expensive but this one works great."
"Wosports"
"It had some good reviews."
#10
Boblov
4.3
(6)
"I've had a boblov with slope for 2 years now, gives the same reading as my mates Bushnell."
"Had it for one season and it’s perfect."
"I have a Boblov with slope and cart magnet built in. It's great and works the same as any Bushnell I've tested it against."
"Boblov with rechargeable battery."
"Yes OP, get the Boblov from Amazon. It does exactly what it needs to and its cheap."
"Best bang for the buck - Boblov on Amazon.ca with slope is $110 on promo right now. I’ve had a non-slope one for a couple of seasons now and it works just fine."
#11
Blue Tees
4.2
(6)
"BlueTees has a great one with slope for 149 USD after recent price drop. Been loving mine!"
"I have a blue tees rangefinder, and right now you can get heir series 2 for $149, they also have one with a speaker for a little more if they are into that."
"Blue tees (little bulky and big but good quality). One of the more budget rangefinders that has 7X optics."
"I think the “Blue Tees 3 Max” is $199 and has a magnet on the side."
"No complaints, and was within a yard or 2 of my friend's $400 bushnell when I tested them side by side."
"I use this one every round, vibrates when locked on the pin and under $200."
#12
Leupold
4.8
(5)
"Rather stick with Leupold. Better quality and service."
"Look at the Leupold line. I treat mine like garbage and it still works great."
"Bushnell probably gonna be the winner if you polled the sub. But I will swear by Leupold, they make a great product and it feels good too."
"My Leupold 1200i has been the bee’s knees. Easy to use, accurate, and long battery life."
"I personally have leupold 650 that i bought probably 5-6 years ago."
#13
Callaway
4.3
(4)
"Callaway 300 Pro. Had multiple settings, including slope."
"Amazon right now has a Callaway 300 Pro for like $170"
"For your budget It’s between the callaway 300 pro."
"Wait for a deal. Got my Callaway range finder on amazon for $150."
#14
Shotscope
4.3
(4)
"If you can find it in stock, the Shotscope Pro L2 is among the best rangefinders under $200."
"If you're buying new a Shotscope or Blue Tees will be great."
"It’s a touch over $100, but you can find deals of the shotscope pro L2 for ~$130 which is an awesome deal for a range finder with slope."
"Shotscope are a decent brand."
#15
Red Tiger
4.0
(4)
"The Red Tiger is a good one and it’s on sale for $93."
"I have the red tiger one and it's usb-C rechargeable."
"Red Tiger on Amazon is awesome. Rechargeable, vibration on lock, slope, all for under $100 usually on sale."
"Any thoughts on the RedTiger? 7x zoom and magnet for around $110"
#16
Gogogo Sport
4.3
(3)
"I got my husband the Gogogo Sport Vpro with slope last year and he loves it."
"I received a gogogo vpro last year for Christmas. It’s great for an under $100 device."
"The GOGOGO sport vpro on Amazon 👌 $80-$125. I love mine and it performs just like the expensive ones."
#17
Leica
4.3
(3)
"Some popular recommendations include the Leica Geovid HD-B 3000, which offers a hunting range finder app for Android and integrated ballistics."
"Buy the cheapest Leica with video marks/Hilti."
"I prefer Leica, but I admit I haven’t looked at rangefinder advancements in 2020."
#18
AOFAR
4.3
(3)
"Heck yes I can, Amazon.ca AOFAR HX-800. It’s been great, simple, has the angle and horizontal distance calculations which is key."
"I got the AOFAR one from Amazon for a buddy who just started golfing for about $60 CAD a few months ago. It works just fine."
"I currently use AOFAR GX-2S rangefinder, but it doesn't measure in feet."
#19
Simmons
4.0
(3)
"Years ago I got an Simmons hunting rangefinder. At the time it cost about 80$. It works just the great."
"It works great."
"I’ve got a simmons brand one and it was as accurate against my buddy’s garmin."
#20
Garmin
4.0
(3)
"I have a buddy who works at a public course, and people leave these things everywhere. He’s got a collection of 5 or 6, I just bought a garmin for 50$ off of him."
"Garmin s12 watch helped me move from a really high handicap to just a high handicap. $100, sits on your wrist and gives you everything you want to know."
"Second this. Does the same job as the $600 Garmin, glad I didn't spend extra."
#21
Costco
4.0
(3)
"The one from Costco when it’s on sale. Has everything you want including a case, slope, and a magnet"
"Costco one"
"The Costco one is good. My brother's Costco rf shits all over my Amazon one."
#22
Milessey
3.7
(3)
"Millesey or named something similar - temu $43aud . Works amazing."
"Mileseey one on Amazon. Paid £90 for mine, it's been great for about 4 years now."
"Milessey"
#23
Caddytek
5.0
(2)
"I will also vouch for the Costco Caddytek. Vibrates when it locks on to pins and I have found the yardages spot on."
"Love the caddytek from costco, had multiple (left one or two in the cart that never got turned in). You get a slope/non slope chip and has always been within a yard or two of the bushnells my friends have."
#24
Wo Sports
4.5
(2)
"I have been using the wosports rangefinder from Amazon for about 3 years now and It is just as good as the top of the line range finders."
"Don't waste your money on a $400 rangefinder like Bushnell. You can buy just as good rangefinders for $100 on Amazon. I bought my range finder on Amazon for like 75$."
#25
ACPOTEL
4.5
(2)
"I bought one made by ACPOTEL off Amazon and have zero complaints since buying it."
"I just got an Acpotel from Amazon Black Friday deal. Regular $120. $40 off plus a coupon for another $40 off."
#26
Revarsi
4.5
(2)
"Revasri rangefinder is great and well-priced. I’ve had zero complaints and haven’t had to charge it once after months of use."
"Revarsi on Amazon... usually ranges from $70 - $100 ...it was the only other one that specifically reads in feet besides Bushnell... I believe there are other options too."
#27
LaserWorks
4.5
(2)
"Have had this for a year or so and it has been great."
"I bought this for myself the other day. Haven’t used on course yet, just messed around in my back yard."
#28
No Name
4.0
(2)
"Works fine and is accurate."
"It's never let me down."
#29
Athlon
4.0
(2)
"The Athlon talos is on Amazon for $130, and it ranges well and has awesome glass for the price."
"I have the Athlon Talos, which can be had on Amazon for $130 right now. Glass is great, RF is accurate."
#30
TecTecTec
4.0
(2)
"Works great and was practically new."
"I’d go with the tectectec on Amazon."
#31
Sig Sauer
4.0
(2)
"Loving the Sig Sauer Kilo 2200 BDX."
"It works great."
#32
Golf Buddy
4.0
(2)
"Bought my dad (80 years old) a Golf buddy. He can press the button and it gives the distance out loud."
"Golf Buddy."
#33
Powerbuilt
3.5
(2)
"I have a orange and black Powerbuilt one with slope option. Works perfectly."
"Functionality wise there are the same."
#34
Mileseey
3.5
(2)
"I got a mileseey one off eBay for £50."
"I bought a Mileseey this year and it has been pretty good value."
#35
gogogo
5.0
(1)
"I’ve got the gogogo. Love it."
#36
Vectronix
5.0
(1)
"If you want the best go Vectronix."
#37
Takenjoy
5.0
(1)
"Takenjoy is the one I have that checked every single box I was looking for. Rechargeable battery, strong magnet, physical slope on/off switch, vibrate on pin lock, great accuracy/consistency, <$100"
#38
Breaking 80
4.0
(1)
"Look for a new Breaking 80 rangefinder. They’ve always been good to this group on r/golf."
#39
ShotScope
4.0
(1)
"I would add the ShotScope Pro L1 to the list, it's $200 but you can get it for $160 through the Practical Golf site."
#40
Voice Caddie
4.0
(1)
"I got the Voice Caddie Laser FIT. It’s $200 and has some great features."
#41
Bosch
4.0
(1)
"I have a Bosch BLAZE or whatever it’s called. I’ve had it work up to 200’ outdoors."
#42
Rogue Iron
4.0
(1)
"Rogue Iron makes a rangefinder that's affordable and they have excellent customer service if needed."
#43
Temu
3.0
(1)
"I picked up a $10 (inc shipping) range finder through Temu after clicking on one of their Facebook ads."
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