Laser Rangefinders, what is everyone using??
 

ok, I am curious to see what rangefinders everyone is using for bowhunting. Last night I looked at the Bushnell Scout 1000 w/ARC & the Nikon Archer's Choice model. Both seemed very "dark" & I would hope or think their would be brighter optics with the compactness & lightweight but reasonably priced. I saw the commercial for the RX1000 (I think thats what it was).

Anyone else using different gadgets??

Shot them all
 

Nikon 440 works fine for me. Mine is well over six years old and still taking accurate readings.:happy0001:
DB

I just upgraded from a Bushnell YP 500 to a Leupold RX 750. I have no complaints so far.

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).

Nikon Prostaff 550

Leica 900 scan model. Just bought it a few months ago, upgraded from an older Bushnell Scout. One thing is for certain, the Leica is much brighter, no comparision, and quicker too.

Leupold RX-II with the Inclinometer. Really nice, but the newer models now have an illuminated display... that would certainly be a requirement if I was in the market for one nowadays. I'd hate to have 2 minutes of shooting light left and not be able to see my range reading when Bob the Bruiser steps into your shooting lane!

nikon 440 here.......no problems what so ever!

nikon 440 about 5 years old, gets the job done

Bushnell YP 400 and TLR 75 for 20. Yrs now, works for me!

Bushnell 800 for me. I don't think it is made anymore. Very accurate on ranging, but the optics are not spectacular. Mine is about 5 years old and has held up to water and drops very well.

Nikon prostaff 550.

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.

I have a Tru pulse, and love it.

http://www.ascscientific.com/trupulse.html

EXACTLY!!! I totally agree with everything you said! The Leica LRF has THE best glass you can get in a range finder. In fact, it's often times easier to use it instead of binos for medium range game... excellent optical quality. The red led display is also a must for low light shooting conditions. They are a little cashy initially but well worth it in the long run.

Nikon Prostaff 550

Real hunters don't use them!!!!:biggrin:

I have Leupold

Spudrow from Mo