Garmin Rino 530HCX or Garmin Rino 650? Your two cents...

[Pm1176]

Who has had/ used both? What one is better/ less issues/ more solid? Ive got a chance to get either one. The 650 has OnX already on it. Decisions, decisions....
Thank you!!


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[ChrisS]

I have a 650 and it's fine, but I don't love the touch screen. I've used a Rino with the stick and it seemed easier to navigate the menus and the maps (especially with gloves on).

 

[Beendare]

I have that Garmin Rino unit you mention and would be willing to sell it for a great deal.

I'm assuming you know the big deal to those is hunting with another guy...or guys that also Have Rinos.
I don't hunt with anyone owning a Rino any more.

One year I shot a bull in Co and it was on a steep aspen hillside about 9 miles in from the TH. My buddy went to go get the mules while I processed. Later that day he pinged me and since I could see where he was on the top on my Rino....I guided him past me on a long sloping finger [slope was too steep to bring the horses straight in] and once he hit the same contour line I was on he picked a game trail that led him right to the downed bull. Easy peasy.

I use my phone now....PM me if you want that Rino

 

[Sekora]

I currently own a 530 hcx and a 655t. I haven’t used the 530 since upgrading. I do let other hunters that hunt with me use the 530 if they don’t have a Rino. I like the 655 much better. I think it’s easier to operate, get better signal, and has a better radio.

 

[bean outdoors]

for most guys on these the better equipped model typically wins out due to the extra functionality