Who likes Angle compensation rangefinders???

[Raj patel]

Looking at upgrading to a nicer rangefinder. Most of my hunting is archery in Alabama although I’m prepping for western hunting. Do you guys like the angle compensation? What about money spent on quality of glass etc... Any help would be appreciated!!!

 

[crich]

I will not archery hunt without the angle compensation when hunting in steep terrain. It makes a difference at longer distances.

 

[TNKnoxville]

Would not hunt archery or rifle without one! I have a Leupold 1200 and a new Vortex 4000. Both have an illuminated reticle which makes it really easy to see. I had a Sig with a black reticle and it was difficult to see in some situations.

For the mountains of East TN and CO the angle comp has been essential to good accuracy in the steep shots I've taken.

 

[Raj patel]

Very Helpful thank you both.

 

[GunsAreFun]

Whatever you do, get something with an illuminated red reticle if you want to see anything for the first or last 30 minutes of shooting light.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Illuminated reticle and angle compensation are a must.
I’m sure many spine shots are from hunters not understanding gravity.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I don’t like it or use it.

 

[Crowmangler]

Love it. Why would you NOT want it? Especially on a long shot up / down a steep hill. Could be the difference in hitting it or not.

 

[Pacific_Fork]

Do you like gun powder in your cartridge? If yes then angle compensator is just as valuable.

 

[ChrisAU]

Another vote for having to have the red reticle, and absolutely yes to the OP. The bull I killed last fall was over 200 feet below me across a drainage. The difference in dialing was significant, even for a shorter shot. On a map the distance measured 398 yards, but my Sig gave me an EHR reading of 312. That was a 6 click difference for my 280 AI, or about 13" of drop. Hit him 4 times out of 4 shots. If my range finder had not been angle compensating I'm pretty sure all 4 shots would have missed high, or a couple may have spined him.

 

[Werty]

I don’t like it or use it.

Out of curiosity why won't you use one?

 

[N2TRKYS]

Out of curiosity why won't you use one?

Haven’t needed it. Just something else to clutter up the screen.

 

[Marshmi]

Haven’t needed it. Just something else to clutter up the screen.

To my eyes the clutter is minimal on my Nikon Prostaff with just a small “ANG” in the corner. It can make a huge difference as others have mentioned. I’d recommend setting it and forgetting it.

 

[N2TRKYS]

To my eyes the clutter is minimal on my Nikon Prostaff with just a small “ANG” in the corner. It can make a huge difference as others have mentioned. I’d recommend setting it and forgetting it.

I did, I took it off. Works great now.

 

[ChrisAU]

Another vote for having to have the red reticle, and absolutely yes to the OP. The bull I killed last fall was over 200 feet below me across a drainage. The difference in dialing was significant, even for a shorter shot. On a map the distance measured 398 yards, but my Sig gave me an EHR reading of 312. That was a 6 click difference for my 280 AI, or about 13" of drop. Hit him 4 times out of 4 shots. If my range finder had not been angle compensating I'm pretty sure all 4 shots would have missed high, or a couple may have spined him.

Just to further expand, that was on an elk...I'm comfortable shooting that distance on deer, and have. In that particular scenario I would absolutely have missed a deer if not for the angle compensation in my rangefinder. And that is not what I would consider long range.

 

[MuleDeerMike]

Absolutely get angle compensation for archery. Most rangefinders only angle compensate out to 199 or so yards though so keep that in mind for rifle.

 

[Q child]

Are you are talking about equivalent horizontal range vs straight line distance? If so, then yes I recommend it. I thought it was a standard feature at this point.
As far as glass quality goes, I suppose if the optics where really crap then I would choose something else. All the ones that I have looked through where sufficiently good to see a target and push the button though.

 

[Raj patel]

This is a great community. Thank all of you for your willingness to help out a newcomer to your world.

 

[chindits]

No clutter on my old Leica. First distance measures direct then the second distance that appears is compensated for angle. Takes a couple seconds.

 

[USMC2602]

Can’t imagine why you would NOT use it.