Laser Rangefinders, what is everyone using??
10-14-2009 | 06:17 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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Bushnell legend 1200 ARC.
Any of the typical brands like Bushnell, Nikon, Leupold, etc... are going to be relatively dark when viewing the target. The problem is that the lenses are not as high a quality as their scopes and you are usually viewing at 6-8 times magnification through only about a 15mm objective lens. That makes for a very small exit pupil of light.
I will say that the Bushnell and Leupold range finders are typically a little brighter than the Nikon's.
If you want a range finder that is as clear as a scope then you are going to have to spend some bucks to get a Leica, Swarovski, or Zeiss. These start at about $600 on up.
Any of the typical brands like Bushnell, Nikon, Leupold, etc... are going to be relatively dark when viewing the target. The problem is that the lenses are not as high a quality as their scopes and you are usually viewing at 6-8 times magnification through only about a 15mm objective lens. That makes for a very small exit pupil of light.
I will say that the Bushnell and Leupold range finders are typically a little brighter than the Nikon's.
If you want a range finder that is as clear as a scope then you are going to have to spend some bucks to get a Leica, Swarovski, or Zeiss. These start at about $600 on up.
11-05-2009 | 04:56 PM
#14
Fork Horn
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From: Abington Mass
11-06-2009 | 03:24 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Fulton county IL USA
Look into Leica. They have red readouts that show up so much better in dark conditions than some of the other brands. A bit spendy perhaps, but quality Leica glass helps make them effective for viewing animals, not just rangefinding. I'm using mine for the 9th year, and only the 4th battery (9v).
