I started with the Bushnell Scout. It can range a deer out to 200, trees to 400, and reflective objects slightly further. It served me well when I first started hunting. I paid about $200.

I've since upgraded to a Leupold RXII with TBR (True Ballistics Range). It is awesome for bow hunting from a tree stand and hunting (rifle) inthe Colorado Rockies, especially on steep angled shots greater than 250 yards.

The basic rangefinder will be fine. The angle technology just takes the guess work out of it.