How does the batteries hold up?
1122094
I use a marine grade battery and it has worked as long as we want to shoot. It's a little more expensive but worth it if you shoot much.
1122095
It doesn't come with a battery. A lawnmower or motorcycle battery would probably run it all day without recharging. I use a wheelchair battery because they are deep cycle and only charge it occasionally. I actually tossed 8 or 10 clays with a small gel-cell when I first put it together. Don't know if that would run it very long. In short, it's not a problem.Don't buy the doubles thrower. My brother did that and it has never worked right. The single thrower I have never misses a beat. It throws far and doesn't break birds. It cycles so quickly that a report pair is easily thrown. I recommend it. It doesn't come with a battery. A lawnmower or motorcycle battery would probably run it all day without recharging. I use a wheelchair battery because they are deep cycle and only charge it occasionally. I actually tossed 8 or 10 clays with a small gel-cell when I first put it together. Don't know if that would run it very long. In short, it's not a problem.Don't buy the doubles thrower. My brother did that and it has never worked right. The single thrower I have never misses a beat. It throws far and doesn't break birds. It cycles so quickly that a report pair is easily thrown. I... » Read More It doesn't come with a battery. A lawnmower or motorcycle battery would probably run it all day without recharging. I use a wheelchair battery because they are deep cycle and only charge it occasionally. I actually tossed 8 or 10 clays with a small gel-cell when I first put it together. Don't know if that would run it very long. In short, it's not a problem.Don't buy the doubles thrower. My brother did that and it has never worked right. The single thrower I have never misses a beat. It throws far and doesn't break birds. It cycles so quickly that a report pair is easily thrown. I recommend it. « Show Less
1122096
A fully charged battery will last a long time. Several days of continuos use.
1122097
It doesn't come with a battery. A lawnmower or motorcycle battery would probably run it all day without recharging. I use a wheelchair battery because they are deep cycle and only charge it occasionally. I actually tossed 8 or 10 clays with a small gel-cell when I first put it together. Don't know if that would run it very long. In short, it's not a problem. Don't buy the doubles thrower. My brother did that and it has never worked right. The single thrower I have never misses a beat. It throws far and doesn't break birds. It cycles so quickly that a report pair is easily thrown. I recommend it.
1030905
I have the charger and two batteries and have had them for about a year and a half and have not had any problem with them. I use them in a 1000 lumen flashlight and they seem to hold their charge well. Hope this helps.
541703
I haven't changed batteries in mine yet, light to moderate use over several months. They have worked flawlessly so far.
1662053
Seems great so far. I have had it a few months and have not had to replace the batteries yet.
926932
Quite a while. I have owned this for well over a year now, and I have only replaced the batteries once.
1471443
some batteries have not worked.I've only used while hunting for a few hrs. at a time and they have lasted a few trips.
2210780
Haven't had any problems with batteries. Spec sheet says to change once per year and that seems reasonable.
1721254
It lasts quite a while. I don't use mine much but I have only put one set of batteries in.
1153731
My batteries like these (I have a few) have lasted well over a year. Average with daily use has been a year and half and more.
2060766
I use mine a lot. What I have seen is the more I use them the better the battery seems to hold up. I never have to wait on a battery
41271
I've had mine about a year and have not replaced batteries. But it depends how much you use it.
782122
I haven't had much luck with batteries lasting. the last longer if you take them out when not using, but that's a pain. its a great unit and I use it at work but on electric.
1938666
I have had my batteries for two years now and they still works. When not in use I put them up. I don't believe I saw a date and compared to some other batteries that I buy at other places tell me the expiration date and they don't hold up to that date. These batteries are still working and it doesn't bother me if there were an expiration date or not. All I can say is they are old and still working.
626636
I have used it successfully for three months, approximately running 15 minutes a weekend and the D batteries are still running. Will change them out once a year for sure.
1191221
I bought these four months ago. We don't use them daily, but we use them whenever we want/need them. The batteries that came with the unit are still going strong.
300520
The batteries with intermittent use, lasted about 4 1/2 to five months. It may have been a bit longer, but no more then 6 months. I don't have any complaints. The screen shows enough detail with a night light outside.
41273
Bought mine last fall & batteries are still going strong. Don't use it every day but it is over 6 months. Bought it for my mom & we both love it!