My first rangefinder, Leupold GX-3i...

[jimdandy]

Some here have spoken about the difficulty, due to hands shaking, of getting yardages?

I wanted to get the 3i, is it really a problem?

For those that are adept using theirs, do you rest it on your bag or cart while shooting distance, or just have a steady hand?

tx

[joekelly]

Got bought a Nikon Prostaff 3.  Works nicely when target is large enough and not moving. But if flagstick has no special prism installed and the flag itself is limp i really cannot focus and keep it still enough to make a determination.  If the stick were fatter i think OK.  So seems the best i can do is focus on a nearby bunker or bush. On the range where the target is a big board, no problem and instantly accurate.  Dont' forget these things work by shooting out a tiny beam of light which is reflected back to your handheld. If no reflection back...no response. When reflecting surface large, flat and colored, works great. I could only  buy the cheapest new at $150.

[Beachcomber]

Originally Posted by jimdandy

Some here have spoken about the difficulty, due to hands shaking, of getting yardages?

I wanted to get the 3i, is it really a problem?

For those that are adept using theirs, do you rest it on your bag or cart while shooting distance, or just have a steady hand?

tx

For guys that ride in a golf cart - I've been told to rest your elbows on the steering wheel of the cart - and form a tripod where your elbows are supported and you hold the laser with both hands.

I have no idea how you would do this if you were walking?  Maybe lay down on the ground like a sniper?

[iacas]

I can hold my rangefinder one-handed and don't get shake too much. I've never really understood this. Some people just seem to shake. :)

Do what you can to stabilize it. Put your elbow in your chest if you need to, perhaps.

[Paradox]

If I'm standing..I just tuck my elbows in, use two hands...and its stable.

[Gaber]

Well guys, after 2 weeks of extensive research - threads, youtube, prices I am finally going to pull the trigger on the Leupold GX-3i. Three Reasons - weather proof, and OLED display, an a unibody aluminum frame - thanks to the TST community for posting their pros/cons of each of the two I was looking at (V2 and Leupold). Early birthday gift muahahah!

If anyone is interested I can post pictures/video of box opening...

[Beachcomber]

Originally Posted by Gaber

Well guys, after 2 weeks of extensive research - threads, youtube, prices I am finally going to pull the trigger on the Leupold GX-3i. Three Reasons - weather proof, and OLED display, an a unibody aluminum frame - thanks to the TST community for posting their pros/cons of each of the two I was looking at (V2 and Leupold). Early birthday gift muahahah!

If anyone is interested I can post pictures/video of box opening...

Nice!  That is a Rangfinder you should never have to replace.