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I have never used a laser rangefinder. As with most people considering such a purchase, I have checked out the online reviews. I have not seen on any forums what it had occurred to me would be a good feature in a rangefinder. That is image stabilization. The particular model I would be interested in is the Nikon Monarch 7i vr. Since my longest shot with a pcp air rifle would be something short of 200 yards, I don't need a rangefinder that extends way beyond that distance. If the instrument is to be hand held, rather than mounted on a tripod, then it would seem to me that the image stabilization would be a great help in getting an accurate reading on a small object. For instance, trying to range the distance of yonder groundhog at what might be 100 or 125 yards distance, I need to know precisely the exact distance for holdover from my zero setting on the scope, or be able to dial in the proper setting.

I would appreciate the experience of all who have used rangefinders with good success. Does the concept of image stabilization sound like something useful to you? It is not that I question a less expensive rangefinder without image stabilization; I just want to invest in something that will be most likely to be accurate so my hunting might be as effective and humane as possible. Thank you for your time and effort in replying to this post.
 
Image stabilization is just that the image. This helps you view but does nothing for pointing the laser and that is what is needed, I would not pay extra for it. You also need a longer distance ranger as the higher the reflect signal or better laser is needed for non reflective objects, I would go for a 1000 yard ranger. Also one with a horizontal distance calculator would be another good option as that is what the gun thinks in.
 
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I've had a Vortex 850 rangefinder for a couple of years and it works great. It has manual and continuous range finding and horizontal distance calc for angle shots.
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Not true -- stabilization is usually implemented in the receive channel and steers the entire channel.

You NEED the image and Rx to track, otherwise you don't know what you are ranging as the aim point would shift.

To accommodate the movement of the image and the aim point, usually stabilized RF's have a larger laser footprint at the target (less tightly converged)


 
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I've had a Vortex 850 rangefinder for a couple of years and it works great. It has manual and continuous range finding and horizontal distance calc for angle shots.
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Not true -- stabilization is usually implemented in the receive channel and steers the entire channel.

You NEED to image and Rx to track, otherwise you don't know what you are ranging as the aim point would shift.

To accommodate the movement of the image and the aim point, usually stabilized RF's have a larger laser footprint at the target (less tightly converged)

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What's not true? Your statement makes no sense in regards to mine.

https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-impact-850-rangefinder.html

Intuitive Display Easy-to-use menu with a simple, clean display.

HCD Horizontal Component Distance (HCD) mode for angle compensated ranging.

LOS Line of Sight (LOS) mode displays actual line of sight range.

Scan This feature displays continual distance readings when panning across a landscape or tracking a moving animal.

Ranging Format Range in yards or meters.
 
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I like to range the distance of speeding cars and get a chuckle who has radar detectors. You know who really does by how quickly they step on their brakes.
 
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Wow -- somehow I got the wrong quote - sorry.

What I meant to quote was: 

Image stabilization is just that the image. This helps you view but does nothing for pointing the laser and that is what is needed, I would not pay extra for it. You also need a longer distance ranger as the higher the reflect signal or better laser is needed for non reflective objects, I would go for a 1000 yard ranger. Also one with a horizontal distance calculator would be another good option as that is what the gun thinks in.
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So --- to say again, in context this time, the entire Rx channel is stabilized so the sensor stays under the reticle while moving to counteract your shaking.

Sorry for the quoting error ctshooter.
 
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I'll be receiving my Halo XL 450 in a day or two. I'll have more to share once I get it and do some testing. I typically pest or hunt to about 30 - 100 yards.
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Sorry to be that fly on your LAST savory spoonful of your New England Clam Chowder you just put in your mouth savoring that final swallow of MMM...mmm GOODNESS and noticed that crawly wiggly wiggly at the back of your tongue BUT! (DOING A HAWKEYE WHENEVER HIS FAVORITE COMPANY DAYSTATE IS AHEM! MENTIONED)...Sorry to say HALO does NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR WARRANTY AT ALL. Mine stoped working within normal warranty period and I sent it to them with a copy of the receipt. Several weeks later I followed through asked what's up and the person must have been to a Demi Lovato SORRY NOT SORRY concert and let me have it over the phone. Told me since its a DISCONTINUED MODEL they can't fix it SORRY. REFUND then? SORRY. Exchange for a NEW CURRENT MODEL? SORRY. EVEN IF I PAY YOU EXTRA $$$? SORRY there's nothing we can do but dispose of it for you for free instead of PAYING SHIPPING sending it back to you. OH JUST LIKE I DID HUH? I PAID TO SHIP IT TO YOU PRIORITY AND INSURED! CAN I SPEAK TO A MANAGER? OH I'm in charge so I make the decisions here. Do you want me to dispose of it for you sir? OH SO YOU DONT WARRANTY IT EVEN THOUGH ITS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THEN REFUSE SERVICE AND OR REPLACEMENT THEN OFFER TO THROW IT IN THE TRASH FOR ME FOR FREE SO YOU DONT LOSE MONEY BY PAYING SHIPPING BACK TO ME? That is correct sir and it had already been tested and confirmed as being non functional even with a new battery. DO YOU KNOW THAT BATTERY WAS AN EXPENSIVE BRAND NEW LITHIUM BATTERY I PAID MORE THAN $12.00 (regular ones cost $3.00-$4.00) FOR RIGHT BEFORE I SHIPPED IT TO YOU? Oh we already discarded it first thing. OH YOUR COMPANY (VERY EXPLICIT ADULT LANGUAGE AND EXTREME OBSCENITIES...) I AM NEVER EVER BUYING A HALO BRAND PRODUCT EVER AGAIN. Well sir that's disappointing to hear but that's your prerogative sir. YOU DO UNDERSTAND WHY RIGHT? That's solely YOUR DECISION not MINE to make for you sir. YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT THE OWNER NOR RELATED NOR FRIENDS WITH THE OWNER CORRECT? That is correct sir. CAN I GET THE OWNERS NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION AND YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME AS WELL? No sir. JUST SEND MY DAMN RANGEFINDER BACK PRIORITY AND INSURED SAME AS I SENT IT.
 
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Oh shoot! The discontinued Halo Was the one I got on clearance. I paid $40. But it has the angle compensation which showed me I need that ( and u 2). But since my previous Leupold rx650 has never had a hiccup just doesn’t have the angle compensation, I thought I’d look. Amazon has the Leupold rx950 with angle compensation for $211 on sale from $259. So I got one. Point is: get one with angle compensation 
 
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I'll be receiving my Halo XL 450 in a day or two. I'll have more to share once I get it and do some testing. I typically pest or hunt to about 30 - 100 yards.
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Sorry to be that fly on your LAST savory spoonful of your New England Clam Chowder you just put in your mouth savoring that final swallow of MMM...mmm GOODNESS and noticed that crawly wiggly wiggly at the back of your tongue BUT! (DOING A HAWKEYE WHENEVER HIS FAVORITE COMPANY DAYSTATE IS AHEM! MENTIONED)...Sorry to say HALO does NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR WARRANTY AT ALL. Mine stoped working within normal warranty period and I sent it to them with a copy of the receipt. Several weeks later I followed through asked what's up and the person must have been to a Demi Lovato SORRY NOT SORRY concert and let me have it over the phone. Told me since its a DISCONTINUED MODEL they can't fix it SORRY. REFUND then? SORRY. Exchange for a NEW CURRENT MODEL? SORRY. EVEN IF I PAY YOU EXTRA $$$? SORRY there's nothing we can do but dispose of it for you for free instead of PAYING SHIPPING sending it back to you. OH JUST LIKE I DID HUH? I PAID TO SHIP IT TO YOU PRIORITY AND INSURED! CAN I SPEAK TO A MANAGER? OH I'm in charge so I make the decisions here. Do you want me to dispose of it for you sir? OH SO YOU DONT WARRANTY IT EVEN THOUGH ITS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THEN REFUSE SERVICE AND OR REPLACEMENT THEN OFFER TO THROW IT IN THE TRASH FOR ME FOR FREE SO YOU DONT LOSE MONEY BY PAYING SHIPPING BACK TO ME? That is correct sir and it had already been tested and confirmed as being non functional even with a new battery. DO YOU KNOW THAT BATTERY WAS AN EXPENSIVE BRAND NEW LITHIUM BATTERY I PAID MORE THAN $12.00 (regular ones cost $3.00-$4.00) FOR RIGHT BEFORE I SHIPPED IT TO YOU? Oh we already discarded it first thing. OH YOUR COMPANY (VERY EXPLICIT ADULT LANGUAGE AND EXTREME OBSCENITIES...) I AM NEVER EVER BUYING A HALO BRAND PRODUCT EVER AGAIN. Well sir that's disappointing to hear but that's your prerogative sir. YOU DO UNDERSTAND WHY RIGHT? That's solely YOUR DECISION not MINE to make for you sir. YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT THE OWNER NOR RELATED NOR FRIENDS WITH THE OWNER CORRECT? That is correct sir. CAN I GET THE OWNERS NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION AND YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME AS WELL? No sir. JUST SEND MY DAMN RANGEFINDER BACK PRIORITY AND INSURED SAME AS I SENT IT.
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That's unfortunate. I had some ebay bucks and paid a balance of $12. I've got 45 days to return.
 
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