Range finder - Any suggestions
09-07-2004, 10:34 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 19
Range finder - Any suggestions
Hey,
I'm considering purchasing a range finder for siting in my scope and for when I'm in the tree stand for bow hunting. Does anyone have a range finder and if so do you really use it? Is it worth the money? Also, does anyone have any suggestions so to a good name brand and model? Thanks.
I'm considering purchasing a range finder for siting in my scope and for when I'm in the tree stand for bow hunting. Does anyone have a range finder and if so do you really use it? Is it worth the money? Also, does anyone have any suggestions so to a good name brand and model? Thanks.
09-08-2004, 05:43 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MB.
Posts: 2,984
RE: Range finder - Any suggestions
I have the Leica LRF 900. This brand has very good quality optics and has a red LED display for distance. The display works very well in dark areas and is accurate. The Leica is one of the best for quality in optics and are know for top quality in binoculars and camera lens.
I have used it at the range to check the distance on targets and found that the range was out on the distance marked. I have also used it for hunting deer with shotgun and rifle to establish distance when sitting in tree stands. The range finder is a useful tool and I would suggest to any one. The Leica range finder is one of the best but does cost a little more. .....Good luck...
I have used it at the range to check the distance on targets and found that the range was out on the distance marked. I have also used it for hunting deer with shotgun and rifle to establish distance when sitting in tree stands. The range finder is a useful tool and I would suggest to any one. The Leica range finder is one of the best but does cost a little more. .....Good luck...
09-08-2004, 06:46 AM
#3
Join Date: May 2004
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Posts: 454
RE: Range finder - Any suggestions
I've had terrific luck with the Nikon 800. I've had two now due to the first one was stolen. Nokon has great optics and one of the features I like is it has circuitry that filters out the distortion caused by heavy rain or snow. I don't know if anyone else does that or not. One thing to keep in mind, the greater the maximum range is for the rangefinder, the more accurate the RF is at 'normal' hunting distances. Not that 1 or 2 yards will make that big a difference, but it's good info to know.
09-09-2004, 09:50 AM
#5
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
RE: Range finder - Any suggestions
Lieca is the best I have tried. However your usage model sounds very similar to mine prodominantly used in bow season or for assess yardages upon setting up vs. ranging game on the hoof and quickly shooting. If so I have a Bushnell Pro Scout and it works just fine. However if your looking for LRF and quickly shoot( rifle) than consider the Leica first and foremost.
09-09-2004, 10:34 AM
#6
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cranberry Twp, PA
Posts: 8
RE: Range finder - Any suggestions
I've been looking at the Leupold RB800 binocular/rangefinder combo. I'd don't want to have to carry 2 separate pieces, if I can avoid it. Does anyone have any opinion about this or other combo units?
09-18-2004, 01:09 PM
#10
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mechanicsville Md USA
Posts: 5
RE: Range finder - Any suggestions
The Leica is very clear and easy to use. Pans well with accurate range changes. Unless you want more than a 7x binocular, the range finder is useful for glassing and gets that distance too. Neopreme cover from Cabela's protects and can be hooked up to a chest restraint just like binos. Good hunting.