Cheap Rangefinder Konus Cobra are we better off with them or not

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First of all a RangeFinder is a device that determines the exact distance of a viewed object from where you are in terms of meters or yards by means of a laser emitted from the device itself.

RangeFinders an essential gadget or device use in hunting where the target can be view through this type of a device.   Mostly, comes with 1x - 8x(1 - 8 times) magnification, single lens design.

During a Hunt, it is important to determine the exact distance between You and your target.    Knowing this allows you to make the proper adjustments required to achieve what needs to be done.

Comments
  • cheap RangeFinder's performance goes down when the environment moves from a normal (ideal one) to something worse
  • body armoring does not exist with cheap RangeFinders, they are actually plastic with glued rubber sheets only
  • some might not work properly under heavy rain or when a storm just happen to pass by during your hunt
  • Konus 7300 and Cobra 120XLA user ratings from many OutDoor and Hunting sources world wide is very, very low - 1 of 5 only
  • Swarovski 8x30 Laser Guide user rating is an impressive 5 of 5, trusted by many experienced hunters world wide; this is one of the few products that will not let you down when you are out for a hunt or doing a wild life survey
  • True; Swarovski 8x30 are expensive high end products but worth the investment You put in and will serve you for many hard years
Cobra 120XLA 1601 High Lights
  • Magnification is 1.0x
  • reflective Range 4 - 200 yards
  • non-reflective range up to 500 yards
  • Infra Red present
  • Battery 9V Alkaline PP3/MN1604 (normally, this is good for 1,000 readings)
  • Not Water Proof
  • Not Water Resistant

Konus 7300 High Lights
  • Laser range finder 6 x 25mm
  • meters or yards selectable
  • Battery CR2 3V (not included)
  • Effective range: 10 - 600 meters/yards
  • Field of view is 7°
  • Tolerance is +/-1m/yd
  • Weight: 180g/6.3oz
  • Not Water Proof
  • Not Water Resistant

Swarovski Laser Guide 8x30 70002 High Lights
  • Magnification is 8 x 30mm
  • Maximum range up to 1,400 meter / 1,500 yards
  • Minimum range up to 900 meters (effective)
  • Accuracy is -/+1 yard/meter
  • Laser is a Eye-Safe Class 1 type (top line)
  • Battery CR2 3V Lithium with a minimum of 1,000 reading
  • Scan mode
    • 1.18 in (30mm) view optics
    • 1.18 in (30mm) receiving optics
  • Dioptric eye correction is -/+4 diopter
  • Adjustable Push-in Eye cups, allows glass-wearers a full field of view
  • Water Proof at 13 feet (0.4 bar equivalent)
  • Operating Temperature ranges from 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C)