Rangefinder

garyc007

Lads I'm looking for reccomendations on a rangefinder and best place to buy??

allan450

how much you willing to spend.iv the swaro but at 900 euro pretty steep.The zeiss is prob better value at around 700.im only down the road if you want to have a look at the rfinder.i know an other lad with the zeiss he wouldnt mind you looking at his either.

wirehairmax

Leica, say no more.

Lotharmike

wirehairmax wrote: »

Leica, say no more.

Had the Leica/Zeiss the last word in range finding is the Swarovski EL 10X42 Range.Simply outstanding & nothing can touch them that is on the market today.Expensive yes but well worth the advantage they give for game shooting of any kind.

Vegeta

garyc007 wrote: »

Lads I'm looking for reccomendations on a rangefinder and best place to buy??

If going for something budget then buy second hand and try it before you part with your money.

I had a new Bushnell one from somewhere on-line before and it is a pain in the hole. Just a piece of junk

Have a second hand Leica one now and it's great. If you want a laugh at the price of range finders look up the Vectonix ones.

FISMA

garyc007,
Give us an idea of your budget. How important is low light to you: dusk and dawn?

Generally speaking, you do not want to go cheap on glass.

Generally speaking, you do not want to go cheap on electronics.

Definitely speaking, you do not want to go cheap on glass with electronics.

I love Leica and swear by my 1600. However, for deer hunting, a 1200 or less would be fine.

If you will only be using it during daylight hours, I bet a Nikon, Bushnell, or the like would be fine.

If you can throw down the dosh for the Leica, go for it.

German pointer

I recently got the Zeiss 8x26 and it is a fabulous piece of eequipment I've ranged trees at 1400 yards and cows at a thousand it comes with a five years warranty €600 from lakelands.

Had 2 Bushnells ARC 1200 before and both had to go back to Bushnell for waranty work

German pointer

I recently got the Zeiss 8x26 and it is a fabulous piece of eequipment I've ranged trees at 1400 yards and cows at a thousand it comes with a five years warranty €600 from lakelands.

Had 2 Bushnells ARC 1200 before and both had to go back to Bushnell for waranty work

garyc007

Don't know if the budget would stretch that far,anything closer to 500 any good?

hiddenmongoose

Vegeta wrote: »

. If you want a laugh at the price of range finders look up the Vectonix ones.

They are serious bits of kit though, iv played with the vectors ,amazing.
Iv got a set of leica geovid 10 *42, amazing glass and will range to 1200m in good lighting but for the money I would expect the laser to be stronger in poorer lighting,(mist ,bright sunshine ect). overall good kit though and fantastic glass.
I also had a set of the old leica scan 1200 and although you couldnt use them like the geovids for spotting or observing the laser was very good and reliable out to 1000m, i sold mine here and i see them come up every now and again.

killintime

hi hiddenmongoose were did you get the fox cut outs how tick is the steel an what cal are you useing on it thanks

German pointer

garyc007 wrote: »

Don't know if the budget would stretch that far,anything closer to 500 any good?

Do yourself s favour and buy the best one you can even if it means saving a little longer. If you buy one that is not up to scratch you'll probably trade in sooner rather than later for the better one

German pointer

garyc007 wrote: »

Don't know if the budget would stretch that far,anything closer to 500 any good?

Do yourself s favour and buy the best one you can even if it means saving a little longer. If you buy one that is not up to scratch you'll probably trade in sooner rather than later for the better one

hiddenmongoose

killintime wrote: »

hi hiddenmongoose were did you get the fox cut outs how tick is the steel an what cal are you useing on it thanks

the wife bought it and some other targets as a xmas presie a few years ago from here http://www.jcsteeltargets.com/ .its 3/8 inch ar500 steel, Iv hammered it with 308 from 100m to 800m and with 220 swift from 250m out . hardly a mark on it and its taken hundreds of rounds .

4200fps

http://youtu.be/yuj-1nE0W6E theres a review on the 3 makes. Leica doesn't get great feedback. I think Zeiss is value for money. All 3 top brands

killintime

thanks mongoose will look into geting some of them

garyc007

any reviews on the leupold rx1000i,seen one online new for 350??

killintime

hi was looking at them they do seem 2 have alot of good reviews on them an ther is a new 1200i dna out awell

killintime

they seem to be good out to about 500/600 yards on deer if your after them anything smaller not as far

nedcbr6

Hi there was looking at vortex 1000 or the leupold 1000i btr DNA WHICH is better
Where did u C the leupold for €350 ????

Cass

There is a Zeiss and Leica on the for sale section at the moment.

killintime

Vortex has created one of the most versatile range finders available to date. The Ranger 1000 is capable to effectively ranging out to 1000 yards +/- 3-yards. The ultra-compact unit is a mere 3.9 inches long and weighs less than 8 ounces and the rugged design is rubber armored for durability and secure grip. The Ranger-1000 is tripod adaptable so it can be used it virtually any situation. If the construction features aren't enough, the performance is sure to impress. The simple operation allows you to range using the primary HCD (Horizontal Component Distance) mode that displays true angle compensated distances in yards or meters. Aside from the primary HCD mode, the Ranger is easy to customize with 3 brightness settings, LOS (Line of Sight) mode and continuous scan mode for both HCD and LOS mode. Covered by a Vortex Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Technical Information

Magnification: 6x
Effective Range:
Reflective Target: 1000 yards
Non-Reflective Target (Deer): 500 yards
Minimum Range Distance: 11 yards
Angle Compensation: Yes
Eye Relief: 17mm
Exit Pupil: N/A
Field of View: 315' @ 1000 yards
Lens Coating: Fully multi-coated
Weight: 7.7 oz.
Dimensions: 3.9"x3.0"
Battery Type: CR2 Lithium (1)
Tripod Adaptable: Yes
Warranty: Limited Lifetime

killintime

With Leupold’s high performance DNA® (Digitally eNhanced Accuracy) engine, the RX-1200i allows archers to obtain True Ballistic Range® (TBR) readings to 125 yards, displayed to the nearest 1/10th yard. Rifle settings retain all of the revolutionary TBR capabilities that Leupold rangefinders are known for, with the addition of milliradian based shot-correction data. DNA’s third generation signal processing significantly increases dependability on soft, non-reflective targets and provides superior ranging consistency regardless of target color. Smaller, and markedly brighter than previous rangefinders, the RX-1200i TBR is less than 4 inches long and features multiple display intensity settings. The Quick Set Menu uses on-screen prompts which makes this rangefinder exceptionally intuitive and easy use in the field. All RX-1200i Compact rangefinders are completely weatherproof and feature multi-coated optics, selectable reticles, measurements in yards or meters, and fold-down rubber eyecups to accommodate users with or without eye glasses. Pocket-sized and packed with features, Leupold’s new RX-1200i TBR with DNA makes all other rangefinders dim in comparison. Product includes Cordura® holster, lanyard, battery and complete instructions. The RX-1200i is covered by the Leupold Golden Ring® Electronics Limited Two-Year Warranty.



Technical Information

Magnification: 6x
Effective Range:

Reflective Target: 1215 yds
Non-Reflective Target: 900 yds

Minimum Range Distance: 6 yds
Angle Compensation: Yes
Eye Relief: 17 mm
Exit Pupil: 3.6 mm
Lens Coating: Fully multi-coated
Weight: 7.8 oz.
Battery Type: CR2 Lithium (1) included
Tripod Adaptable: No
Warranty: 2-year limited

the 1000i is much the same but not as brite a veiw

garyc007

Any reviews on the bushnel dx 1300? Just looking into a good few before a purchase is made

killintime

Lightning speed and unrivaled precision in the palm of your hand. Equipped with our new E.S.P.™ (Extreme. Speed. Precision) Turboprocessor, the all-new G-Force 1300 ARC is a performance-enhanced version of the most accurate laser rangefinder system in the world – Bushnell® ARC.

It delivers industry-leading 1/2-yard accuracy and 1/10-yard display precision. With Vivid Display Technology™ (VDT), you get bright clear distance readings, even in low light, with an effective range of 5 to 1,300 yards.

ARC Bow and Rifle Modes make you deadly accurate in all seasons and terrain. And its rubber-armored metal housing makes it the toughest laser rangefinder we've ever created. Rapid target I.D. is intuitive in all weather conditions thanks to super-sharp 6x optics and our patented RainGuard™ HD lens treatment.

Rubber-armored metal housing
6x magnification
VDT (Vivid Display Technology)
E.S.P. (Extreme. Speed. Precision.)
VSI (Variable Sight-In)
Bow Mode – provides true horizontal distance from 5-99 yards
Rifle Mode – provides bullet-drop/holdover in inches
BullsEye,™ Brush™ and Scan mode
Range: 5-1,300 yards diopter adjustment
Compatible with magnetic attachment system
Fully waterproof
Built-in tripod mount
Posi-Thread™ battery door