Real world feedback needed: Rangefinder Binos

[carpsniperg2]

Appreciate the feedback. I will for sure carry a normal Leupold range finder for archery hunting. I don’t even pack binos most the time when archery hunting now days. I have found myself in a situation where I was having to bounce back and fourth between range finder and binos with a moving herd of elk this year. Finally got me to make the choice to switch to a all in one package.

[Atlas1993]

The latest Swarovski EL Range TAs have the rangefinder button on the left side. The glass quality was excellent. I used mine for two years before I lost them.

My biggest gripe was that they were thicker than standard binos. I had to upsize my bino pouch to accommodate.

[Sakko300wsm]

Appreciate the feedback. I will for sure carry a normal Leupold range finder for archery hunting. I don’t even pack binos most the time when archery hunting now days. I have found myself in a situation where I was having to bounce back and fourth between range finder and binos with a moving herd of elk this year. Finally got me to make the choice to switch to a all in one package.

Good call!! range finder / bino combos are awesome , but definitely not good on their own for archery elk hunting. Always have my standard range finder on a retractable lanyard on my upper arm
let us know what you get 

[lazydrifter]

I've been hearing good things about these GPO's.   Half price sale now thru the end of the year

https://cameralandny.com/shop/brands/gpo/gpo-rangeguide-8x40-binoculars/03a72700-7cd2-013c-b9fb-00163ecd2826?variation=3650296

[jamesjett]

I have the Vortex Fury 5000AB.  I really enjoyed using them during the early bear season.  I just came back from eastern MT and the temps only dropped down to mid 20’s but the Fury’s sure eat batteries in the cooler weather.  I really didnt use the range finding much so not sure why it eats batteries. I went through three batteries in a week.  I do plan to contact Vortex for their input on the matter.

I wish you could turn the auto off down to 5 seconds or so.  The lowest setting for the auto off is after 15 seconds.  I will say having range finding binos does make a difference if you don’t have much time to range and shoot.  It’s one less step and the scan ranging works well. 

I don’t have any regrets buying them but not so sure it’s worth the extra $ money yet.  This was my first season with them. 

[teanawayslayer]

Leica has my vote. Had my geovids for 10 years. Great glass and flawless range finder.