Others How Important is the Quality of Glass and Coatings in a Rangefinder?

[Ezana4CE]

I’d like to preface this by saying that I generally hunt everything within 100 yards (less than 50 yards if I can help it). At such close range, how important is the quality of glass in a rangefinder that is essentially a monocular with 6x-8x fixed magnification? At which distance(s) does the quality of glass become critical in your experiences?

 

[Sqwirl57]

Pretty important if its a bit dark out but I wouldn't say critical. Ive used some pretty cheap rangefinders that have worked fine. I actually would much rather have one that live scans the ranges so it constantly updates instead of constantly having to ping targets. Currently I'm using a Sig Kilo BDX that does that and I love it. It also syncs with your phone so you can plug in ballistic data and you'll get your holds directly in the viewfinder as you range targets.

 

[Luis Leon]

I purchased my range finder, to simply range targets sub 100 yards. Ranging accuracy was/is my primary goal. My Halo 450 XL, isn’t particularly sharp optically. But it ranges accurately, and though it is a particularly useful piece of kit. Once I’ve ranged my possible pesting points? It just sits in the gun bag… My backyard plinking points have been ranged, so the RF simply sits in my gun bag.