I have a set of steiner binos, nikon binos and I just got my nikon rangefinder about 2 weks ago. I bought the nikon 440 camo.
I ordered it from www.durhamoutdoorsupply.com . They carry binos too.
I have been very happy with all my nikon gear, which also includes 3 scopes. Been using nikon sutff for about 15 years. It is good quality and reliable.

So I would get the range finder first and then get some nikon binos after saving a little more money. You and get a good pair between 200 and 300 bucks. And I almost always take the nikon binos over the steiners.

Good luck and God Bless.

The best thing to do IMO is to BORROW a rangefinder. Take the borrowed one, go to your stands, and range certain markd. Mark them with tape or flags. Then take the money and get NICE Binos....the best "extra" tool a hunter can have.

Range finder first. I actually sold a Browning BLR in .358 win to pay for mine. Most important accessory when bowhunting.

Well, I went to the new cabelas last night looking for a rangefinder. I checked out what they had in stock and though I decided not to buy last night I may order one soon. I tried the Nikon, Leupold rx1 and the bushnell somthing or other. I did not at all like the bushnell and the nikon was a very nice piece of equipment but my choice when I purchase it will be the Rxll The quality of the optics inside were unmatched by any of the others. The clarity of the readings was great and I like all the features. I will go with the rxll over the rxl just because its got all the features for only 50 bucks more. All of them were nice pieces of equipment, but the Leupold gets my vote. Thanks for the advice and I will let you know when I get mine.

To be honest with you on this ,I think you really need to purchase both ,sooner or later you'll need them both .

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