Well, I feel that overall it is the best range finder for a bowhunter. It is advertised as the smallest laser range finder available. That's the main reason I bought the Scout. I like to carry it in the side pocket of my right pant leg. It fits perfectly, isn't too heavy, and can be retrieved and operated with one hand. The range limits are 10 to 570 yards, which make it suitable for ranging bow targets and longer range gun targets. One limitation is the ability to see the diplay in low light conditions. However, I would rarely intend to shoot at night anyway (aside ffrom a little night 'yote hunting), so to me it's not a big deal. Another limitation is the life of the battery. It take a rather expensive 3V lithium battery which (at least on the original) only lasted 3 weeks or so, if left in. Bushnell offers quite a few models at $150 - $400+ with a range of capabilites. I guess I see this as an investment in something that will last me a long time. Therefore, the cost isn't as important as how it fits the way I use it. I'm going to South Dakota next weekend for some prarie dog shooting, and I'll be taking it along. We'll see how it performs in the open plains on small targets.