Has anyone used this rangefinder?

[dvallilee]

I was looking at the Sportman's Guide catalog.They have a Wildgame Innovations Halo 600 yard laser rangefinder.It's water and fogproof and has a scan mode for multiple targets.Clear LCD readout and 6x magnification.It sells for $99.97.
I need a rangefinder for bow hunting mostly.I have an older bow that is very accurate but it's not a fast bow.When the deer are out to 30 to 40 yds I start to have trouble guessing the correct range.I hunt quite a few different area's.Clear cut to heavy brush,flat land to very hilly.
If this rangefinder could do that for me,I would be happy.I don't have alot of money and it would save me 100 dollars.Thanks for any opinions.
Would I be twice as happy spending twice as much,buying a Nikon Prostaff 550?

[bugsNbows]

Not 100% certain but my guess is that it's made in China crap that will last for..........................................a day or two. I'd stick with known name brands.

[2bowhunter]

Don't waste your money as stated in post they are chinese maid. For a few dollars more you can buy a good one fron nikon or bushnell. Nikons are better quality,little more $. Bushnells are pretty good for the price especially the compacts. I have te older version Bushnell 400 had it for years and it still works fine. There is a big difference in the optics though the nikon.s have much better optics.I still own and use a TLR-75. Though it is not a laser rangfinder it works well for me and it is compact.Just my 2cts.

[TNpreacher]

Cableas has the Bushnell 450 for $120

[tigerw10]

Originally Posted by TNpreacher

Cableas has the Bushnell 450 for $120

I own this and it works great for the money! I wouldn't trust the other.

[rimfirelover]

I had the chance to take a look at one of the "Halo" models at the last gun show. I wasn't impressed. The thing not only looked cheap, but even felt cheap. Just as a quick test, I ranged it against a demo Nikon at the same table and the Halo was 18 yards off against the Nikon. I don't bow hunt anymore, but you'll never hit anything where the range is 18 yards off what you think it is.

I've got an older Bushnell 440 (not bowhunter model) that I've used for years, and it hasn't let me down so far.

Just my .02 cents worth on the Halo.

[wild at heart]

I would absolutely go with Nikon. I have been very pleased with their rangefinder. Wildgame Innovations is very new and they're trying to make a product for every segment of the hunting industry. They have no knowledge or experience in optics and I wouldn't buy anything from them.

[vipertech]

I have an older Bushnell scout. Works great but seems that range finders in general eat through batteries pretty quick. I've become accustomed to always removing the battery out of mine after every hunt. I also be sure to pack an extra. Just something to watch for.