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Pros - Accurate and easy to use - Crisp, clean image - Excellent 6X magnification Cons - Scan mode takes 20 seconds to activate - No auto-focus - Uses CR–2 battery

Welcome to our review of the Wildgame Innovations Halo XRT6 Laser Rangefinder. Wildgame Innovations seems new to the laser rangefinder business, but they have produced some good optics in the past by way of their trail cameras. Let’s check out this model of laser rangefinder, and see how it fares.

What’s the Range of the Halo XRT6

According to Wildgame Innovations, the Halo XRT6 can reach out as far as 600 yards and obtain a range on a reflective target. It’s important to remember that this number is reached under ideal conditions, and real-life circumstances might reduce this. In fact, they often do. In reality, I was able to get a clean reading on a white building from as far out as 400 yards, and ranged several deer as far away as 250 yards.

The accuracy of this rangefinder is to within plus or minus one yard, both in the specifications and in reality. I’ve checked the accuracy as far as 300 yards using a measuring tape, and found it to be well within the tolerances the manufacturer states. This is a budget rangefinder, so it’s pretty impressive that it can maintain accuracy to within a yard.

The Halo XRT6 features a scan mode that constantly takes readings. Unfortunately, it takes about 20 seconds for the device to start scanning, and it will only scan for another 20 seconds before powering down. The scan mode works well otherwise, quickly changing distance readings as you pan around the terrain.

Is The Halo XRT6 Easy To Use?

With two-button operation, this laser rangefinder is very easy to use. One button selects your scan mode, and the other button initiates the laser ranging. The device has 6X optical magnification, so you can get a very good close-up view of your terrain or target.

Wildgame Innovations has designed a very modern-looking laser rangefinder, and one that fits perfectly in your hand. It is shaped to fit your fingers and thumb, and includes rubber trim where you hold the device. This helps prevent slipping, so you don’t accidentally drop the device. It would be nice if the top of the device was contoured to individual fingers, but then again, the way it’s shaped makes it easy to use with or without gloves.

The LCD display on the Halo XRT6 is quite easy to read, as long as there’s enough ambient light. In low-light conditions, it can be difficult to make out the numbers. The display is crisp and sharp, providing you with an excellent image of your target and beyond, along with easy-to-read information about the distance to the object.

What Kind Of Battery Will I Need?

I constantly rant about CR–2 batteries, and with good reason. They are expensive and sometimes hard to find, especially when you’re in rural areas with just convenience stores to shop at. The Halo XRT6, like most laser rangefinders, uses the CR–2 battery. Fortunately, one comes in the box, but you should probably shop for a replacement early on for that unfortunate time when your battery dies.

The good news is that the battery lasts quite a while: at least a year, from my testing. The device automatically powers off after 20 seconds of not pressing the button, so you don’t have to worry about leaving it on all day and draining the battery. Even scan mode shuts off after 20 seconds. This can be annoying, but it’s also a good power-saving measure. The only caveat as far as power goes is the lack of a power button.

What Features Does The Halo XRT6 Laser Rangefinder Have?

The Halo XRT6 is a pretty simple and easy-to-use rangefinder. Your modes include Scan and single-shot modes, and it gives you a very accurate reading to your subject. A drawback of this device is that it will not provide angular compensation; it’s strictly direct line-of-sight distance.

This rangefinder includes a neoprene case with a belt loop attachment, so you can carry the device on your belt when it’s not in use. There is also a handy strap hole, and the rangefinder comes with a wrist strap. I prefer to carry my rangefinder around my neck, so I quickly swapped out the wrist strap for a neck lanyard. It works well, and the rangefinder is always within easy reach.

How Well Does The Rangefinder Gather Light?

The Halo XRT6 gathers light fairly well, but the LCD display is difficult to read in the dark. I work around this by shining a flashlight in the viewfinder window, but this is awkward and clumsy. It would be nice if the device featured a backlit display, but I can’t really expect that on a budget device.

What Are The Optics and Focus Like On This Rangefinder?

The Wildgame Innovations Halo XRT6 Laser Rangefinder has very good optics, most likely fully multi-coated (the manufacturer doesn’t say). It is also clearly nitrogen-purged, since I’ve used it in damp and extreme cold temperatures without any fogging. It is also water resistant, so you don’t have to worry about rain or splashes damaging your investment.

Focus is easy and crisp, but not automatic. You focus on your target by twisting the eyecup, which means you can’t really operate the device one-handed. The focus ring is also a bit on the narrow side, making it difficult to use sometimes when you’re wearing gloves.

How Durable is the Rangefinder?

While the rangefinder is not rubber armored to provide shock and drop resistance, it is quite well made. I wouldn’t drop it from more than a foot or two, if that, but you shouldn’t have to worry about bumps and scrapes. It works very well in inclement weather, since it is water-resistant and fogproof. There is also plenty of non-slip rubber trim around the device, making it easy to keep a solid grip on the rangefinder.