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Old 04-02-2004, 11:40 AM
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Which is the best range finder?
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Old 04-02-2004, 11:42 AM
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Can't go wrong with a Leica. Best glass, makes a huge difference on foggy/rainy days.
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Old 04-02-2004, 11:55 AM
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What about the bushnell 1000?
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Old 04-02-2004, 01:50 PM
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I have owned the bushnell 800 and now own the leica 1200 which I find to be a far superior instrument.
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Old 04-02-2004, 11:40 PM
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Leica. Good luck.
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Old 04-03-2004, 07:43 AM
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I would have to agree with the Leica. Well worth the $$$
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Old 04-04-2004, 09:12 PM
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I've been very happy with my Wind River combo bino/rangefinder. For my style of hunting, where I want instant access to good binos and a rangefinder, it was worth the $700 to me.
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Old 04-05-2004, 02:55 PM
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If you look through them all you'll find that the leica is far and away the best rangefinder out there. accurate, and an easy to read "read-out" (it is red like that of a digital alarm clock), and above all clearer than any other rangefinder I've ever seen.
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Old 04-05-2004, 04:04 PM
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Maybe it depends on what you are using them for. My dad has a Leica he bought about 1.5 yrs. ago. Don't know the model no. Anyway, when we were trying to range at close distances (less than 30 yds.) we could not get a reading. I was trying to set some markers for an archery set up inside of 30 yds.

It was enough to convince me not to get a Leica for archery purposes. Sounds like it works good on longer distances. I've heard a lot of good on the Bushnell Scout, again for archery, but have no personal experience.

Just my .02
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Old 04-06-2004, 12:21 PM
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If you're strictly a bowhunter, save some bucks and leave the Leica on the shelf. I've seen what Elkhair is talking about. Having done lots of testing of all types of rangefinders before I bought mine (Nikon 600), I found that the Leica gave inaccurate readings at ranges under 30 yards.
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