Hunting certainly requires accuracy in your aim and rangefinders undoubtedly help a lot in the precision of your shot. In order to gain mastery in the art of hunting, you need to get a rifle mounted rangefinder.
Ordinary rangefinders are an option for you too, but wouldn’t it be great if the rangefinder is attached to the rifle scope? It saves you the extra effort of carrying it and consumes less space in your backup. The best rifle mounted rangefinder as per our field experience is ATN Auxiliary Ballistic Smart Laser Rangefinder ABL 1500.
Best Rifle Mounted Rangefinders
We have listed a few rangefinders to give a better perspective to your buying decision.
- ATN Auxiliary Ballistic Laser 1500 Rangefinder
- ATN Auxiliary Ballistic Laser 1000 Rangefinder
- LaserWorks LE 032
It is better to analyse the reviews and make a decision on the basis of what you want in a rangefinder.
ATN Auxiliary Ballistic Laser 1500 Rangefinder
First off, ATN ABL 1500 gives matchless accuracy in its result with a measuring range of 1500 yards. This rangefinder (as clear from its name) has a smart ballistic calculator built in it. Moreover, during our field tests, it was so easy to see how far the target was in the captured video even after a flawless shot.
The size of 6.22 x 5.87 x 3.78 inches, which is compact and comes in very handy. The weight of this rifle mounted rangefinder is just 0.8 pounds, so it should not make your weapon feel weary. In features, it works best for longer ranges and even its non reflective range gives an accuracy of up to 400 yards to 700 yards quite easily. (variation based on environmental, light and other laser limiting factors)
Other than being good with features, ATN ABL 1500 is easy to use and set up. You need to go through instruction manual. After that, you are good to go for a hunt with your rifle in hand.
Its performance doesn’t lose precision even at night. Moreover, it is weather resistant and in minor weather fluctuations, it is convenient to hunt with. Sometimes it might irk you to carry it around all the time because of its slightly heavier weight, but it still helps when mounted with the rifle scope.
From using it to setting it up, it is all effortless. However, try to limit its use in extreme weather changes because it might stop working. Other than that, it has all the features one looks for in a rangefinder, and the precision is spot on.
Pros:
- Fairly easy to use
- Works well for longer ranges
- Accuracy is unquestionable
- Easy to carry around
Cons:
- Its weight can be an issue for some people
ATN Auxiliary Ballistic Laser 1000 Rangefinder
Another common rifle mounted variant of ATN rangefinder is ABL 1000. It has pretty much similar features to ABL 1500. There’s a difference in prices, that’s because ABL 1000 is giving a range of up to 1000 yards whereas ABL 15000 has maximum range of 1500 yards.
It has a built in ballistic calculator that is so necessary for rangefinders nowadays. When standing on a steep surface, just a click will do the work for you. Ballistics calculate angle when you are in hill or mountainous terrain to compensate the bullet projectile against the effect of gravity and measure distance. Additionally, setting it up is not tiring at all. Following the instructions is all the work one needs to do and it stays attached to the rifle afterward.
The size that it comes in is 6.25 x 5.75 x 3.75 inches. It is neither so huge nor so small which makes it a decent rangefinder. Considering it will be mounted over the rifle scope, its size would not bother as well. It has the same weight as ABL 1500 which is 0.8 pounds.
For targets like trees or a buck, the non reflective range matters. We tested the unit in evening and calculated ranges from 350 to 500 yards based on target reflection, light condition and other factors. Having a long range of 1000 yards for reflective targets, it surely qualifies for the best rifle mounted rangefinder.
It comes with a night vision mode but it has a black reticle. Various experienced hunters discourage black reticle as it decrease visibility in low light conditions. However, in terms of battery, accuracy, and build against weather, it fulfills all the expectations of a great rifle mounted rangefinder. Moreover, being able to get mounted over a rifle scope is another plus point.
Pros:
- Easy to understand and use.
- Comes in a convenient size.
- Works great for longer ranges.
- Night vision mode while hunts will make it a lot better.
Cons:
- It can be a little hard to carry around for some people.
LaserWorks LE 032
For the third pick, we have LaserWorks LE 032. It can be mounted on a rifle scope and on a crossbow as well. Talking about measuring range, it is accurate up to 700 yards. Compared to the other two rifle mounted rangefinders listed above, it has a small size of only 5.87 x 4.02 x 2.4 inches.
For getting angle compensated horizontal distance in the basic ranging mode, LaserWorks LE-032 will display the perfectly compensated distance of incline or decline from the target by just a click while hunting.
Moreover, with such a small size, the weight is 0.22 pounds which is like next to nothing. When it comes to hunting, the low weight ensures an effortless hunting journey. Sometimes, laser works LE 032 can also be used as best crossbow mounted rangefinder.
This rangefinder is a decent option to have shots with great accuracy. A concerning thing is the inability to stand rain and fog. Get a battery of 3 volts that will go with it. If you are hunting for relatively long time, an extra battery can come in handy and you are set for the hunt.
It has a black well designed aluminum body with a reticle color of black. As stated earlier, the black reticle is less preferred than red reticle which is only available in high end long distance measuring rangefinders.
For perfect accurate shots, try a range of 400 yards for non reflective targets. However, 400 yards is not helpful when aiming through a rifle for longer range. But there is no such defining factor of accuracy, it all depends on various factors.
Pros:
- Easily portable
- Lightweight and durable
- Gives accurate results even at the night time
- Great to measure for longer ranges
- Accuracy of results is not compromised
Cons:
- It might not work properly in fog or rain
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