I finally found a budget range finder that is worth buying.
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2 жыл бұрынA review and comparison of the TideWe HD-700E and the HR-F700 range finders.
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@Nothing-6-337 10 ай бұрын
Researched for a while on a decent budget rangefinder & daw your video last week. Just got my 700e yesterday & heading out for my first bow sit for the next 6 days. Thanks for what you do!
@kurthenze2900 11 ай бұрын
Just ordered it, the HR F1000 model an hour ago. Then just happened to run across your vid. This just confirms my research and purchase. I did good. 😊 Thankyou for the great informative and detailed video! 👍
@TheBudgetSportsman 11 ай бұрын
Awesome. Hope you enjoy it.
@rickyoung360 Жыл бұрын
I just purchased the HR-F700 upon your recommendation on sale from TideWe plus your discount code for $59.86 and got free shipping to boot. Thank you for doing the leg work for me.
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
That’s a great price. Seems like the price fluctuates but glad to hear you got a good deal.
@user-mj9lq9vp3w 9 ай бұрын
I have no access to a rifle range within reasonable distance in my area in California. The nearest rifle range is a 1 hour and a half drive. I need a range finder so I can sight my rifle out to a hundred yards with a laser bore sight without having to shoot much. Just a few shots in a forest to make sure I'm sighted and I'm booking out.
@spencerkraemer9640 4 ай бұрын
lol I like your style.
@the.odd.society 2 ай бұрын
Same here!
@jameshall421 2 жыл бұрын
18% , wow! That’s a great discount! Thanks man. I’ve been looking to replace my old one
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@michaelcopeland1080 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered the HR-F700 for the angle compensation for using at archery tourneys and especially TAC. Great review!
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do b
@joshuaarnold8563 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks man. I bought the 700 and looked everywhere for a video explaining the 3 settings and you did a great job and was much needed due to the manual not doing us justice. I appreciate the tip that you use the angle compensation distance and not line of sight when in tree stand! 👍
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
Your welcome. The manual really is lacking.
@jacobknippel8296 8 ай бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsmanso on the 700 what readout do we use on the from range finder to the target Do we use?
@shouavang4714 Жыл бұрын
I just purchased the HD f700 with your code and they have 27% sale. I paid $59 for it. Sweet deal! I'll be looking forward to using it.
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
That’s an awesome price. It’s great that the cheapest range finder I’ve tested also happens to be the best.
@bouncerslabrealnature9143 2 жыл бұрын
Hoping to see your Glendale fishing trip...we are generally there about 3 times a week but The deer ticks took a toll on me the past couple of years while foraging for wild edible mushrooms near our home. I did catch some beautiful crappies in March but haven't made it back up. Will be there eventually when I can walk longer without pain. 💪😎⚡
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
Left the house and forgot the camera, so no video this time. Sorry to hear about your battle with the ticks. I Have some family members who have been through that.
@themasterhammer Жыл бұрын
I picked up the HRF-700 and I absolutely love it! Thanks for the recommendation! 🎉
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad you like it. It’s still my favorite budget range finder b
@carl6153 Жыл бұрын
I read a one star review for the 700. They had it one day and lost it because of the magnetic closure😢 People use the lanyard for goodness sake’s😮. I have lost a favorite pair of binoculars and even though I knew when and where I was not able to find them for a few weeks. It was rain and freezing weather and they were ruined completely. I am now using the lanyards for anything else I can drop😂. They are cheap insurance and very inexpensive compared with the expensive hassle of trying to replace our gear when we need to be using it!
@brendawells2070 2 жыл бұрын
BOUGHT THIS RANGE FINDER ON YOUR REVIEW >IT IS GREAT! THANKS!
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Brenda!
@davidbelcher5331 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I got the smaller one at Christmas and bought 2 more for my two sons who are also bow hunters. I have zero complaints as well.
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear your feedback. I’ve tried a bunch of budget range finders and this is the first one that doesn’t have major flaws.
@JulioFRivera 2 жыл бұрын
how are they in low light, like hunting in woods with a lot of shade?
@davidbelcher5331 2 жыл бұрын
No problems that I have found at any light. I don’t think you can beat it for the money.
@JulioFRivera 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbelcher5331 thanks
@HuntingFarmerOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Good review Nate. You did a great job pointing out the differences and similarities between the two models 👍
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@bkbowhunter1 2 жыл бұрын
Great price I like the smaller one too im not a golfer either. I’ve got a good rangefinder but interested in that one
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
I’m pleased so far. Will probably go with me to the woods this fall.
@wvbowhunter1 5 ай бұрын
Excellent review, much appreciated!
@TheBudgetSportsman 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@diehard8061 5 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you! Ordered the 1000
@TheBudgetSportsman 4 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@j.r.outdoors247 2 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. I bought the HR-F700 earlier this year and like it. Was planning to do a review alter this summer.
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
Have you been enjoying it?
@j.r.outdoors247 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman I like the TideWe. I went to do a review video of it compared to the Halo and found that the Halo isn't even working this season- even after a new battery. You will see the Halo in an upcoming video when i shoot it.
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a halo for review and was very disappointed. Actually this is the second time.
@MexicanMovie Жыл бұрын
I bought the Tidewe HR-F700 last year and it is one of the best rangefinders I've ever had.
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@MexicanMovie Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman I bought it because TideWe was sponsoring Dan Infalt at the time and he did the video on their range finders.
@Shrugboatt Жыл бұрын
Thanks man, saved 20 bucks! Inflation hit, the cheap one is 109$ now
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s crazy. I just made that review a couple months ago. That’s a big price jump, but with the discount it’s a good price on my favorite budget range finder.
@jacksmith7082 4 ай бұрын
Excellent job escaping
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@DonCutting-st1eg Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the code. Ordered the HRF 700 today.
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Let me know what you think?
@DonCutting-st1eg Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman it works great for what I need! And low price was a plus.
@Gtrfan76 Жыл бұрын
Great job on the video brother. and you saved the best for last, God is amazing! See you there.
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@davebaker7985 Жыл бұрын
HD f700 or the gogogo, I'm colorblind so the hr probably will be hard for me to read when it's darker, thank you for you reviews, helps people like me out
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
The hd f700 is much better than the gogogo.
@BriarJumper Жыл бұрын
I bought this based on this video. I love it. Great price, great product and great service. Now im looking at other tidewe gear to purchase.
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! I just tried out the Tidewe blind and I love it. Also love the tide we “muck” style boots.
@carljohnson4468 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome.
@andrewyork8513 Жыл бұрын
I’ll definitely be using that code! This is highly appreciated! What do you think about the LCD version?
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
The LCD is my preferred version over the OLED. It’s a better price (although it’s gone up since the video) and for me has the better screen layout. It is at the sacrifice of not being able to read it in very low light, but the OLED suffers from poor readability in brighter light.
@darkash007 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
No problem. Thanks for watching!
@bringmethehorizon129 Жыл бұрын
I think they changed the HR-F700, when ranging in the angle compensated mode it only shows your vertical distance in yards and the compensated distance
@NbMW81 Жыл бұрын
That's how mine is. After watching this I was getting confused like "wtf, mine does not look like that" lol. I get just a "-2.5yds" or whatever the vertical distance is on the bottom
@TheBudgetSportsman 11 ай бұрын
Interesting. I did not know that.
@kylecansler3106 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought this same one from Amazon it’s only $56 on there!
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Can you send me a link? I just looked at it on Amazon and it was $69
@dc85337 Жыл бұрын
You say you can't read the display on the "gun" setting, did you try the "golf" setting instead? It is setup for golf lighting which is always in the sun (except for those nuts who golf in the rain).
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I went and checked again. As far as I can tell the display is the same for both. I will say any green in the display is brighter than the red (to my eyes).
@jjaynes72 Жыл бұрын
How do you put the damn hand strap on???
@42fingerz Жыл бұрын
I don't mind it but I noticed during precipitation it cannot give accurate ranges. It must not be able to cut through the snow/rain in the air and it gives readings drastically shorter than they are.
@missedshot9235 Жыл бұрын
Just use the reticle in the scope to range your target...
@samderhore3588 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Does this rangefinder also measure in meters?
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does.
@johnh8390 2 жыл бұрын
Which mode do you use for angle compensation? And what number do you read on said mode for taking a shot with a bow from a tree stand?
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
If you watch all the way through the video I show pictures through the range finders and show which mode one angle compensation mode and which number is line of sight and which number is angle compensated mode. It is not the same for both range finders in this video. For archery hunting from a treestand I use the angle compensation number NOT the line of sight number. Hope this helps.
@nachoaveragebo1 7 ай бұрын
Which range finder would you recommend for someone hunting in Arizona since it's super bright and you mentioned this range finder isn't great in bright conditions new to hunting and really looking for a budget option thank you
@TheBudgetSportsman 7 ай бұрын
I don’t believe tide we even offers the the colored display anymore. Either way I would recommend the hr-f700. It has a black display that will contrast well in bright light, and it’s very affordable. If you need to be able to range longer distances then get the 1000 yard version. Tidewe now offers a mini version that is very good as well. Whichever one you get, if you use my code in the video, you can get 18% off
@328am 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the smaller one a year ago. I have zero complaints once you get past the terrible manual. I have never had an issue even in low light. Just my opinion but if it's too dark to range an animal it might be too dark to shoot the animal...
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
I agree about not shooting in low light but often the first thing I do is range trees to get a rough idea of distances around me. I rarely actually range an animal. So usually I try to do that is early as possible so I’m ready if anything comes through.
@328am 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman Same 👊🏻🏹🦌
@JulioFRivera 2 жыл бұрын
how about a black bear 3D?
@henrybui6353 10 ай бұрын
Link isnt hyperlinked any more
@tray22 9 ай бұрын
I got one of their back-lit models last year, and in low light, the blooming was so bad you couldn't see your target. Sent it back right away.
@TheBudgetSportsman 9 ай бұрын
My opinion is the regular version is much better than the backlit.
@tray22 9 ай бұрын
@TheBudgetSportsman Not sure why, but youtube didn't like me posting on your video. I just got flagged for spam.
@TheBudgetSportsman 9 ай бұрын
@tray22 I don’t see any comments that are in my spam comments folder.
@tray22 9 ай бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsmanI mentioned a Sig range finder that is $140 and immediately got hit with a flag, comment was pulled, and it warned me not to do it again.
@TheBudgetSportsman 9 ай бұрын
@tray22 wow. That’s very strange.
@kurizlol Жыл бұрын
How far can it range I have a issue with my old range finder not working past 200 yards
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I ranged a couple days ago out past 800 yards on trees.
@surreallife777 6 ай бұрын
Excellent Video. I just purchased a high-powered PCP air rifle. I highly doubt that I’m going to be shooting it more than 200 yards for target practice and marksmanship, so I don’t see the point of purchasing the new HR-1000 model as compared to the HR- 700 model. Do you agree? I was told by the company that the models you are discussing here are no longer made and are replaced by the HR 700/1000.
@TheBudgetSportsman 5 ай бұрын
I’m sorry for the late reply. The HR-F700 still exists. The OLED version does not. But I would agree 700 yard will be more than enough. That what I use and it works fine. The only time I ever need more than that is just for curiosity how far something is.
@surreallife777 5 ай бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman No problem. I purchased one based on your advice. Thanks.
@girlclub1718 Жыл бұрын
How long does the battery actually last before recharging on the hr-f700
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I don’t know. I haven’t had to recharge it yet.
@yourmomma2995 6 ай бұрын
do you know if "golf slope" mode is the same as angle compensation?
@TheBudgetSportsman 6 ай бұрын
I have not found them to be the same. It is a similar concept, but does not calculate the same way, resulting in a different result.
@jkrizman Жыл бұрын
What do you recommend for a rifle shooter up to 700 to 1000 yards? I live is western Pennsylvania with lots of hills and trees.
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I don’t do any long range shootings myself so it’s har for me to give a recommendation from experience. If I was looking for a budget friendly option I would look at the hrf-1000. It’s basically the same as the one in this video but with a longer range. It says it is good up to 1000 yards www.tidewe.com/products/tidewe-hunting-rangefinder-700-1000y?currency=USD&variant=43492309237972&Google%20Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiAheacBhB8EiwAItVO2-gITfw3bUdaEddo2Rpz-Bdie5_OR-zbFw3vU1-bw54UWZLn3xgpVRoCnLUQAvD_BwE
@jkrizman Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman thank you very much!
@Chill-bl6vd 2 ай бұрын
If the HR-F700 rangefinder numbers are black does that mean you can’t see the range very clearly at night?
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 ай бұрын
That is correct.
@Happy-Trails-To-You 8 ай бұрын
I am not finding the HD-700E anywhere. Is it discontinued? Even the Tidewe site did not have it.
@TheBudgetSportsman 8 ай бұрын
I don’t have any info about that but I don’t see it either so it’s very possible. They have the HD-700 that looks like the same range finder but without the red/green display
@MountainGoat69696 2 жыл бұрын
Good video and review. Unfortunately they dont measure in metric so not much use for me
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
They actually do measure in meters. I just verified on my unit.
@MountainGoat69696 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman Thanks for verifying
@missedshot9235 Жыл бұрын
@defender1323 Just multiply the number of yards by 0.9144 to get meters, simple!
@SRTscout911 Жыл бұрын
Do you know where they are made? I love your videos brother.
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I believe they are made in China.
@JAYSONVILLAM Жыл бұрын
How you can rate sir the signify range finder?
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I have never tried that one so I can’t say anything about it.
@HollywoodMGB3 Жыл бұрын
Is the max range 700 per the name? Is that 700 on a reflective target?
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
Yes 700 yards and I would believe it would probably be a reflective target, though I primarily use this for archery and have never really tested max range. Tidewe also offers a 1000 yard version of this range finder
@codycoyote7 Жыл бұрын
They must have went up in price, the code only takes it down to $82 now
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
yes, unfortunately they went up in price after I made the video. It's a bummer, but $82 still is a good price for a range finder that works well.
@outdoorswithroostercurrie6984 Жыл бұрын
What is the actual distance these will range out too?
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I’ve tested the hr-f700 to out past 700 yards. They also have a 1000 yard version as well.
@outdoorswithroostercurrie6984 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman Thanks for the info.
@JulioFRivera 2 жыл бұрын
What you think of the HR-F700 in low light or dark 3d target?
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve only had a chance to shoot one 3D course this year and I had the HD-700E with me. That range finder was working fine on dark targets when my friends older range finder wouldn’t give a reading. I just took the HR-F700 into the back yard in dim light and had no problem getting a reading on a totally black object behind my shed. The only issue in low light will be reading the black display against a dark background. That should be no issue in daylight hours even under heavy timber but could be a problem very early in the morning or late at night. It’s a common issue with any range finder that has a black readout.
@JulioFRivera 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman Thanks
@dr.mobilefree-knowledge5968 Жыл бұрын
HR-F700 is not delivered in india bro 🥺
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
Sorry. I’m not able to help you with that.
@emorse912 Жыл бұрын
Have you tested their accuracy?
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I’ve tested against other range finders and I’ve had no issues.
@emorse912 Жыл бұрын
I ordered one after watching the video. At $57 how could I not?
@damnu8089 Жыл бұрын
Best money I ever spent I got the 700 not because I'm on a budget because it had everything on there that I needed
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I agree with you for sure.
@gboutdoors5198 Жыл бұрын
ive seen in the reviews they stopped working after a month
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I’ve not heard that before. I’ve had mine for a year and haven’t had an issue with it.
@gboutdoors5198 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsmanim just a little like should i or buy another bc like most of the bad reviews said theirs just stopped working
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
@@gboutdoors5198 like I said, I’ve never heard of that happening. Not saying it doesn’t happen but I haven’t heard of it. Read through the comments here and see how many people love their Tidewe range finder. I made a video prior to this one comparing several different range finders and there were so many comments recommending this one. It’s by far the best budget range finder I’ve used…and I’ve used a bunch. Personally if you pass up on this one, then I would go straight to one of the big name brands like vortex, but you’ll pay almost 4x the price.
@doncaruso1949 2 жыл бұрын
Get you a EZV sight and you don't need a range finder.
@TheBudgetSportsman 2 жыл бұрын
Tried one and it wasn’t for me.
@RoboticPanda88 Жыл бұрын
If you liked this video click on all the links in the description he gets paid for it and it free for us to do so why wouldn't you?
@TheBudgetSportsman 11 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13 Жыл бұрын
I made the mistake of buying the Halo 450 from Walmart. Out of the box I could barely read the numbers a year later first day of hunting season I dropped in a new cr2 battery (only sold in a 2 pack for 12 bucks) and I find out that it now basically doesn’t work at all. 100 dollars down the drain. No response from halo optics customer service and I found a ton of reviews of people with the same problem. Let your viewers know even if they are on a budget to stay FAR FAR AWAY from the halo rangefinders. The seem so inviting but they are TRASH.
@TheBudgetSportsman Жыл бұрын
I have a couple of vidoes that mention the halo…I’ve tried them twice and been disappointed both times.
@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman I just had to replace it and decided to just spend a tiny bit more money this time. Vortex put out a lower cost model that is really awesome I think it’s called the crossfire 1400. Really really good for 199bucks
@SatanasExMachina 11 ай бұрын
Do you test max range readout?
@TheBudgetSportsman 11 ай бұрын
I’ve ranged hard objects out to and beyond 700 yards.
@SatanasExMachina 11 ай бұрын
@@TheBudgetSportsman thanks!
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