Re: What range finder do you use while rifle hunting?
I can't help you out on the lower end cost effective range finders. I have a Leica 800, Leica 1200, and Leica Geovid Binos. I also test drove a Zeiss 10x45 Bino/LRF for a month before sending them back to Zeiss with some recommendations for improvement. Zeiss will really be onto something when they get a way to manage panoramic tilt, and improve the visibility of the read out against snow, white sand, etc.
If you don't plan on shooting a long, long way, a used Leica can be had for the price of some of the less expensive new rangefinders.