Well, this is the second range finder we have seen so let’s do a little comparison.
Nikon 5 vs. Leupold 800i
Magnification on both unites is 6x which, like Gordy said, is standard. Objective aperture is 22mm on the 800i and 21mm on the Nikon 5. Nikon 5 reads from 11-600yd, 800i reads 6-800yd. Power down for the Nikon is after 8 seconds 800i is 5. Both are waterproof and are about the same size and weight.
Aside from these, I like that the range and function buttons on the Nikon are both on top of the unit, making it really “one hand operation”. The 800i function button is on the left side near the front and really requires you to use your other hand.
Last is the case. I agree that a camo case would make a lot of sense but I think the belt loop on the Nikon case is better than the swivel clip on the 800i case. I have an 800i and the swivel squeaks sometimes when you are walking. On the other hand a belt loop requires you to slide it off your belt rather than unclip it so I guess it’s up to preference.
Last is the price point and they fall within a couple bucks of each other so it’s anyone’s game.
I would assume that both are nice as Nikon is a respectable brand and makes good quality and that is the most important feature of any piece of gear.

my comment is short and sweet, never had one always wanted one.

AT my age the single button operation is just what the doctor ordered and a new Nikon Rangefinder..

That is a great size and love the single button operation idea. I agree with you, it would be nice if the case was matching.

I have always wanted a range finder,in the past i could never afford one now i'm more stable but am unsure of which one is better or best for me.i'm old school so the single button is ideal for me.I would love to have the new Nikon Prostaff 5 to use this hunting season.

rpaul's comparison is much appreciated. Either unit would work great for the type of hunting I normally do.
Gordy, your killing me with the range finders. Always wanted one, especially since they've gotten so compact. Just when I think I have made my choice, you give me something else to think about.

I never have had the honor in using a range finder. I would love to be able to my son missed a eight point last year with his rifle and I would love to surprise him with a range finder this year for his birthday expecially bc he just broke his collarbone playing football and doesn't get to bow hunt this year.

# nomis

No distance to far or to close it handles all with precision. No more guessing, no misses. You are prepared.

Compact and one button operation is always a wonderful combination. Spot it range it shoot it Nikon that's what makes dinner.

My husband let's me use his range finder sometimes. Would love to have one of my own, and this one would make my husband jealous!! Added bonus!!! Getting it free....over the top!!!

Small, light weight,easy to use and it's a Nikon. Sounds like the perfect tool!

never tryed one, cant aford one, would love to win one!

Some of us are thinking that you and Phil are just splitting these goodies and never send them out to anyone on the comment list. To prove this is a lie you should send me this cool as heck range finder! :)

Nice.H'mm,I wonder what it's range would be to my front door?

I do alot of mixed hunting, woods and open pastures, would love to have one. being on disability makes it hard to affordeven the most basic equipment at times.

It seems that even with years of experience hunting in the field there are still 2 things that never seem to get easier...
#1: Managing weather with ur equiptment. This is compact and can be stored safely in a pocket away from harms way.
#2: Estimating range of the target. This product just keeps improving and making it easy to do so. The only thing that hurts is a man/womens wallett after looking at these devices. They are so expensive. I have lways wanted one. Im the worst when it comes to guesstemating range.. . Please hook.me up with this range finder!!!

Never had awe rangefinder always wanted one.

something like this would be very helpful, especialy when ranging across the little swamps and mud puddles that moose love to frequent. would really be a great aid to getting proper holdover on those bullwinkles

AWSOME tool to use when your hunting. Takes the guess work out of shot distance. I love my nikon, my only regret is not buying one sooner

I would love one of these for bow hunting. Had a tasco one 10 yrs ago loved it but droped outa stand and it broke ... never had the money to replace it

If you package the range finder up and send it my way, I'll use some camo duct tape to solve the problem with the holster....

Nikon prostaff model range finders are very user friendly my cousin has one i've used and it's very nice. It is a useful piece of hunting/shooting equipment hopefully be able to get one soon.

I'll trade you a knife for that rangefinder. That way you are prepared for your next encounter with an unopened box, and I am prepared for my next encounter with a whitetail. Win/win as I see it.

It looks like Phil the mail guy is wearing the hat Gordy gave him a couple of episodes ago. Nikon does make great optics.I agree it should have come in a camo case, but it would still be nice to know exactly what yardage your shooting at.

I like what our fellow member npaul has done for us.He compared the products and likeness/dislikes from his perspectives.
However,I myself prefer a Nikon product I own several and are pleased with there products.I like the Nikon's durability and optics.I also like to see Gordy having fun.it lets you know He is still full of happiness and adventure.I also like speed.But,
I also know you need to slow down and relax.I find that peace in the outdoors.

Been looking for a rangefinder that is affordable and easy to use I think I have found it now all I have to do is save my pennys

I have been wanting to get one of these for bow hunting, it would beat measuring out the distances and putting up flags to make sure I didn't miss judge the distance.

I do very well ranging with my mil dot, but it is not always expedient to aim your weapon in a direction that you would never shoot. In particular if trying to estimate the range from you to your partner or another hunter.
Last year my son, whom is currently active Army, visited me and I was introduced to his range finder. Unfortunately, while visiting his sisters in Spokane, WA his vehicle was broken into and approximately $7,000.00 worth of gear was stolen from it including his range finder and several irreplaceable firearms. Though I would surely enjoy having a range finder for the reasons I mentioned, first I would hope to help my son replace much of the gear he lost.

Well, based on the one persons comments, I would need the Nikon since it is truly a one hand operation. If I needed both hands for operation of the unit, I can guarantee I am going to drop something at the worst possible time. :( I have never had nor used a range finder, but I continue to do my research and Nikon is one of the leaders so far. Problem is getting the wife to ok the purchase. lol

Being a Viet Nam vet as you Gordy, our bodies don't fuction including our depth perception with glasses have gone haywire. If I was selected as a winner of the nikon range finder it would be a gift sent from heaven above. God bless an keep the boxes coming.

i got a Nikon scope getting a Nikon range finder would be heaven sent

Well I didn't win the last rangefinder but I was still the talk of camp because I am still the only one to not own one lol. But maybe I will be blessed to win this one. I love Nikkon optics I recently put a pro staff scope on my riffle and the clarity far surpassed my expectations.

Thanks for the comments, guys. Tune in next week cause I'm gonna be giving away some great gear. Hope you're all getting in some early season hunting. I've got my pup Ruckus down in Utah for some birding. Shot my first ever blue grouse today! Have a great weekend and be safe.

LOL Gordy,
That's exactly what I've been hunting the past two or three weeks, blues and ruffed. I hunt grouse and then pheasant as soon as season opens. But that is when I do my scouting for dear and mainly elk.

i could always use a range finder. never had one. hear that that they are great to have.

As GI Joe says us veterans our eye site goes haywire and after 35 years of service mine is going. I would love to win a range finder. I believe it would be a great asset to my hunting gear.

Nikon has always given me good service and long usage.A rangefinder as this would be good bow hunting and scoping out the next fence line.

Sure could use another one. The one I have seems to end up in my son-in-laws backpack :(

I would like to have a qaulity range finder with angle compisation so I don't have to walk thru my hnting area ranging trees at the base of my tree stand and flagging the yardages with tape so I know the correct distance for when the deer come in.

my uncle has the leupold eight hundred i range finder and i would like to have this one se we could compare which one is better and what one is the most convient. i would love to have this because i have never had a range finder ever an d i think it would be awesome to have one.

I was in the woods opening day of IL bow season. Three buck came in to my stand. 4pt, 6pt, and a 7pt. All young and I chose not to take one. Then a coyote came in! Sure wish I had a range finder to tell how far she was. Then she started heading out to a field. I used my mouth and called her in. She got close and with a rangefinder I would now exactly when she was in range? She tried to circle me and I took a guess that she was about 30 yards and struck her right in the boiler room. She went about 50 yards or so and that was it. I sure wish I had a range finder to help me with my bow hunting. Next time I might not be as lucky as I was on this day. Thanks for giving me a chance to share.

I love the one button operation - it seems too many features can get in the way sometimes. Having a display that can be clearly seen is also a BIG plus. I wonder if the display is illuminated. The most frustrating thing is trying to get a few ranges at first light as reference points and not being able to read the display. Nicon's web page gives an example of the display that shows an angle should be displayed, but nothing is...wondered why the angle reading was blank. Also, if it calculates angle it should calculate actual shooting distance; that was not displayed either.

I have never had one always wanted one. It would be great for my handicapped daughter since she has vision problems, and she loves to hunting with her Dad. So it would be good for her to be able to at least see the deer. Love to try it out. Thanks and God bless.

I totally agree with you, I believe the case should be camo as well. I love Nikon products and would love to own this range finder.

I really like its compact size. Currently I own a Bushnell that is bulky and requires use of two hands. Single button, single hand operation is awesome. Appreciate the review(s).
Perhaps # one should be your winner, having the opportunity to share with his handicapped daughter the hunting world is what our sport is all about. Sounds like a loving father. Don't see how any of us loss by picking them as the winner of this range finder!

I was blonde before I turned gray. Easy use is a plus for me!! Ha,Ha!!! Could use this for my new try at bow hunting.

The size of the rangefinder is a big plus because like Gordy said, "fits in your pocket". I carry my range finder all the time in my inside jacket pocket. The down fall that i see to this unit is in the case. I don't care for the velcro, it makes too much noise while in the field. Adding a snap or push button clip would make it a little more quiet while using.

wish so many people had,nt sigend up for it

Gotta love the intro, I think a little dancing in the next video would just make my day!! I have a few Nikon products and they are top notch. I would have to say that the velcro is not my favorite as it would make more noise than is wanted in the heat of the battle! Other than that, I love the quality of Nikon and i am sure that this product will carry the name well!

Man I need one of those range finders... AWESOME

# mbrooks14

I am 59 and have degenerative bone desize in my lower back and upper neck and in my shoulders and I found out that I am going to be a new dad for the first time. I don't have much time to hunt any more so when I do I need all the help I can get and a range finder like this one would be great.

Due to financial considerations I try to hunt on the cheap whenever I can. I have a cheap rangefinder from (uggh) WalMart that I bought 2 years ago. It was under $100. So far, I have had no problems with it at all. My hunting is in woods and fields here in Maryland and our county is bow, shotgun or muzzleloader only so I really don't need very long distances. I am curious as to the difference in optics. I am sure that the Nikon optics are better but I don't know at what point that becomes necessary. I guess if I was fortunate enough to be able to hunt out West and had a lot of money invested in the hunt I would want to make sure my equipment would do the trick. I definitely appreciate seeing all the new and different equipment and reading all of the opinions out there. It does help when I have get new equipment to hear what works and what doesn't before I buy. Thanks everyone.

Spring this year I was pig hunting and took a shot at what I thought was about 120 yards. I ended up missing and like any noise in the woods, everything scattered. The next morning I came across the same situation except this time I borrowed my father-in-laws rangefinder and found that it was actually a 148 yard shot that I was trying to make before. I did some quick calculations, adjusted my scope on my 30-06, pulled the trigger, and 30 minutes later there was a 400 lb pig on the way back to camp. After that day, I saw the importance in a rangefinder and have been trying to save up ever since. Having a chance to have this rangefinder for this season would be difference between going home hungry or going home happy!!!

I have been using a rangefinder for the past 4-5 years. Some folks think it encourages people to shoot further than they should or that it's an extra piece of equipment that you don't really need. I disagree, what it does is give you the confidence to make a shot that is in your effective range and let's you know when something is just too far to take a poke at. Let's face it we as hunters have to exercise common sense and a little self-discipline. It's a good tool if you use it correctly. I currently use a Nikon rifleman 550 and the few shots I've missed in the last 5 years all except 1 could be attributed to not using my rangefinder when I had the time. I use it for rifle and archery hunting, but I'm considering a more powerful unit for rifle hunting. Good hunting everyone!

Have never been able to afford a rangefinder, but have used a friends once before. This would be an incredible peice of equipment to ad to my limited supplies. Especially as a bowhunter this would be extremely useful. Besides the case being camoflage for obvious reasons, would be nice to have a harness similar to ones used for binoculars. View/range then lower hands free to be able to draw. Nikon makes exceptional optics.

I bought a range finder last year (Bushnell) and it broke down after 4 or 5 uses? Nikon makes good scopes, how about range finders?

Nicon optics are great, and this rangefinder is no exception. Wouls love to own one and put it to good use this fall.

That range finder would be perfect out here in the west where spot and stalk hunting is the norm. It could be used to determine reference points so you know where to get to in order to be inside good shot range. No more guessing at whether or not you have covered the distance to put you within range fo a humane shot. I would love have a rangefinder from Nikon with the high quality optics and grat ergonomics they are known for. One more tool in the box for years and years of great hunts and great memories.

Great Rangefinder! Pick me Gordy!!!!

A 6 power 600 ft would a nice step up from my old 4x400. Especially as age creeps in and eyesight creeps out. My son could use my old unit and it would be great to have an upgrade of Nikon Quality.

give it to someone who really needs it! my son, wounded deer don't make me happy, he needs to know the yardage!!!

never had one .would love to own one and this one would be great. have a huge farm i hunt on 4000 acres . so having a range finder is see the deers and hogs and how far they are would be Alsome. Nikon always makes very good stuff . would love to show off on next hunt to family and friends.

ron chamblee lifemember #40893712 this range finder is one of the items i really could use

I learned the hard way by not having a range finder. Shot over the top of a 180 inch deer this past season because I was unsure of my yardage. I'm looking to correct my mistakes and this would help me out big time!

i had a nice leupold range finder, however when a big buck comes along and youer all charged up complacency happens. it fell from my tree stand and smashed could use a new one

I have always wanted a range finder, this would help me out in my old age in retirement, anything is better than worn out eye sight,

Have never owned one, but would love the chance of winning this one. I'm sure it would be a great help during hunting for me!!

I would like to have one of these, I could have used this several times in the past to make sure how far the animal was.

Looks like a great first set to have!

Nothing beats a range finder and one that was held in the hands of the Famous Gordy Krahn. Well that would make it just that much better. "LOL" Love the videos Gordy thanks and keep them coming.

very nice rangefinder

ron chamblee life member # 40893712 its me again just hoping to win that great nikon range finder because i nsure could put it to very good use thanks for a chance to win it

this unit looks sweet love the fact tha it comes in realtree camo has great magnification and waterproof who wouldnt want that and dust proof athats something i dont see so it sounds pretty awesome now the 600 yard magnification i could use that and nikon would not be dissapointed

as i grow older its getting hard to judge distance this would help a old hunter like me out very much