Are these two range finders that different?

[Valleygolfer]

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13160114&lmdn;=Brand

and

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3052221&lmdn;=Brand

Seem pretty similar except the cheaper one has all the bullet drop and archery stuff.

[showtime583]

One is for hunting, the other is for golf.

[newtogolf]

Exactly.  I've read differing opinions on this but consensus is you don't want to use a hunting range finder for golf.

Originally Posted by showtime583

One is for hunting, the other is for golf.

[showtime583]

Originally Posted by newtogolf

Exactly.  I've read differing opinions on this but consensus is you don't want to use a hunting range finder for golf.

I wouldn't think so. I'm sure the different "modes" aren't that different, but I wouldn't mess around with it. The "pinseeker" feature on the Tour V2 is pretty slick - I doubt the hunting version has this type of feature...

Totally respect the diligence being done and looking at every option in terms of purchasing a rangefinder - I did the same thing about 3 months ago. What I found is regardless of how hard you look, it'll be tough to find anything NEW that is worthwhile for under $250 - $300. Leopold and Bushnell are the leaders in terms of quality golf rangefinders - don't think you can go wrong with either one.

[Paradox]

you should be able to find the tour V2 for 299.99

Thats actually an odd price for DSG to have put up.  Literally everywhere else the V2 is 299.99 for the tourney edition and 399.99 for slope.

http://www.golfsmith.com/product/30077700/bushnell-tour-v2-patriot-pack-laser-rangefinder

[Valleygolfer]

I ended up getting the V2 at DSG. With the discounts it was $259.00 shipped. I think the odd number was to work with the percentage discount they were using.

[showtime583]

Originally Posted by Valleygolfer

I ended up getting the V2 at DSG. With the discounts it was $259.00 shipped. I think the odd number was to work with the percentage discount they were using.

Excellent choice - you won't be disappointed!

[Valleygolfer]

Originally Posted by showtime583

Excellent choice - you won't be disappointed!

yep, now wait for my xmas in August!

[Pablo68]

I scored a Bushnell Medalist on Ebay new for $199.95 shipped. It too has the Pinseeker technology and I believe the biggest difference between it and the V2 is the Medalist is 4x magnification whereas the V2 has 5x. Is that 5x worth $50.00+ more? Not to me......

Having that Medalist yesterday definitely helped me a ton; especially from the rough where I would have had to normally guess my yardage. Almost holed out my tee shot on a par 3 (within a foot) as well. Definitely gives you an edge and is the best investment I've made since dusting off the clubs again.

[showtime583]

I scored a Bushnell Medalist on Ebay new for $199.95 shipped. It too has the Pinseeker technology and I believe the biggest difference between it and the V2 is the Medalist is 4x magnification whereas the V2 has 5x. Is that 5x worth $50.00+ more? Not to me...... Having that Medalist yesterday definitely helped me a ton; especially from the rough where I would have had to normally guess my yardage. Almost holed out my tee shot on a par 3 (within a foot) as well. Definitely gives you an edge and is the best investment I've made since dusting off the clubs again.

FWIW I believe the V2 is quite a bit smaller than the medalist, but functionality is essentially the same....

[BuckeyeNut]

Originally Posted by showtime583

. The "pinseeker" feature on the Tour V2 is pretty slick - I doubt the hunting version has this type of feature...

Absolutely my thoughts too..........I couldn't agree more.  A hunting version will be much less reliable locking in on the pin.