I've only used this for baseball estimates, they've never held the zero very well and I've had good luck getting them to do so able to read 90 degrees a known good 90 degree angle. I used it for a while when I first got it and occasionally since then. But since it can't be relied on, I rarely use it for anything other than a quick review. I'm not even sure how much I paid for them but they aren't worth the $20 they charge and it's down to chance. Maybe the quality has improved since you bought it, I can assure you I won't be buying this again.