Four Laser Rangefinders Stand Out in Outdoor Life's 2026 Test

Outdoor Life names its best laser rangefinders for hunting from its 2026 optics test, covering ballistics-solving monoculars as well as simple point-and-shoot units.

Key points

• Editor's Choice: The Garmin L60i, at nearly $2,500, overlays Garmin mapping on the display and lets users drop waypoints on landmarks they can see. It has an onboard Applied Ballistics Elite solver. Testers reached 4,300 yards on reflective targets, and its one-year warranty is short.
• Great Buy: The Vortex Triumph HD 850 costs under $100 and weighs 4.6 ounces. Testers ranged metal targets to 680 yards and a deer to 325 yards. It has no ballistic solver, and the display looks washed out.
• Mid-range pick: The Bushnell R5 Broadhead 2 has a display that shifts from black to red in twilight, a lifetime warranty and no ballistic solver. The review calls it solid for bowhunters.
• Long range: The Sig Sauer Kilo8K-ABS Gen II, just under $1,500, has an onboard Applied Ballistics Elite solver. The tester ranged hillsides at 6,200 yards on a tripod.

Quick take

The article says not every hunter needs a connected unit. For simpler models, it advises checking for an adjustable display, a comfortable body and the ability to range a deer behind brush.

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