Range Finders - What are you using?

I bought the Nikon Aculon Laser Rangefinder 6x20mm. It's compact and light weight. I've had it a few weeks and has worked great so far. I carry my P-rod in my car a lot and I don't want to take the chance of $400 range finder getting stolen if someone breaks into my car. Plus I'm trying to keep my kit as small and light weight as I can. I carry a lower priced pair of Nikon binoculars in my bag too. I've been happy with the quality of all the Nikon stuff I've bought over the last couple of years plus I like my stuff to match :) 
 
I purchased in about 2005(?) a Leica Rangemaster 1200 LRF for centerfire hunting at 300+ yards. The Leica unit is durable, lightweight, and small with good 7x optics. It's been on many hunting trips with me slung around my neck on a comfortable neoprene strap. It's a good performer for measuring airgun target distances and does double duty as a 7x monocular.
 
"keysersoze"I have had problems with rangefinders hitting birds on a wire or small game. I was thinking of switching to a golf rangefinder. Anyone have any thoughts on this? My rational is that golfers use the rangefinder to hit flags and bunkers. I am looking for a moderately prices rangefinder with a tight convergence.
I believe the golf range finders need a reflective target. Hence the reflective tape on the Pin.
 
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I just got a new Nikon Pro Staff 5 back in December and really like it. It's the 6X21, nice glass, super fast and has the rubberized exterior. I had first bought the Aculon but when I got it home if definitely felt cheaper in the hand than the Pro Staff 5. I also still have a Bushnell Yardage Pro 600 that I've had for probably 15 years and it has served me well. It's missing some of the segments though that make up a number so that's when I went shopping. Amazon normally has some decent deals, but I caught mine on sale at Cabelas.
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"keysersoze"I have had problems with rangefinders hitting birds on a wire or small game. I was thinking of switching to a golf rangefinder. Anyone have any thoughts on this? My rational is that golfers use the rangefinder to hit flags and bunkers. I am looking for a moderately prices rangefinder with a tight convergence.
I believe the golf range finders need a reflective target. Hence the reflective tape on the Pin.

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Pheel thanks for that information
 
Nikon Aculon AL11

Small, cheap, cristal clear and compact. 6X and up to 500 meters, which is more than enough for air rifles.
Nice carrying bag, with fix and open (through velcro) belt strap. Nice rubberized grip.

Nikon Aculon is also made in China, but under Japan specifications and quality control (i asume also Nikon optics), so has nothing to do with "non name" China range finders and is more or less in same price range.