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Old 06-04-2004, 08:06 PM
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Default Whats The Best Laser Rangefiner???

I will be getting a new rangefinder for hunting, it will be used for bow and rifle. It will even be used for long preditor hunting distances. I am considering the Leica, the nikon and the bushnell. I am leaning toward the leica because I am told it is the best. Whats youre opinions. The bushnells are around $300.00 and the leica is around $400.00. I will pay the extra for the lecia if it worth it. Thanks for all and any advice!! Bill
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Old 06-05-2004, 07:51 AM
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I bought 2 lieca 800 one for me and my hunting partner that she used 1 time if you are interested I will let it go for 300.00, what i like about the lieca's they are fast and have a 7 power lens for viewing if interested EM
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Old 06-05-2004, 08:31 AM
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I bought the Bushnell 800 and I find it a little bulky for bowhunting but it does the job that I want it to do.My buddy has the Nikon and I think it's more like what I should have bought but oh well, the Nikon I think it's a 400 and it work's great and fit's in his pocket he paid more for it than I paid for my 800.I have no experience with the Lieca only what I've read .
bushnell has smaller model's but I got a great deal at the time on the 800 and they didn't have the more compact model's at that time.

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Old 06-05-2004, 10:17 AM
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I purchased the Pro Sport 400 by Bushnell. Does everything I need it to do for archery hunting. Really helps my wife on learning how to judge yardage. Great buy for under 200.
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Old 06-05-2004, 05:36 PM
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I don't know if it's the best, but my Leica 800 sure does everything that I want it to do. Nothing to get in the way. You push the button once and a red square appears.....you push it again when your target is centered and the distance to that target is displayed. That is all that I want, like I said, nothing to get in the way.
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Old 06-05-2004, 07:55 PM
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I've got the Bushnell 500..does a super job...but like nubo
..I find it alittle bulky, But once in my stand...I measure all my spot's and make landmark's within my 40 yd comfert zone
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Old 06-06-2004, 06:05 AM
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I have had a Bushnel YP600 and now a Scout !! Don't like the Scout much at all !

My buddy has the Leica 800 and it is far superior IMO !! It is faster ,more precise, and the red led can be seen in low light !! Go with the Leica !
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Old 06-30-2004, 08:55 AM
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i have used the leica rangefinders and really like them they have enough magnification for long distances however they do not keep you from seeing whats close either if you want quality go for the leica they are great rangefinders.
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Old 06-30-2004, 09:47 AM
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Leica 800 is, in my opinion, the best as it's clarity is second to none!
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Old 06-30-2004, 02:36 PM
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Default RE: Whats The Best Laser Rangefiner???

I have only every owned Tasco and Bushnell rangefinders and have been entirely happy with both of them. However, I would probably go the Nikon route if I had to pick another because of how much they have impressed me with their binos.

Can't say anything about the Leica as I have never owned any of their equipment.
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