laser range finder help
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sendit223
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I use a Nikon rifleman or something. It's good for coyote work. It's a $300 or so model. It is easy to use and ranges very well.
If you want to go higher end lots of guys like the Leica line. They have lots of reasons for liking them such as more reliable ranging. I have used one but only indoors so that doesn't count (except for evaluating the reticle). You can spend $800 on these.
And if you really want something new and cool look at the new Fusion line of bino-laser from Bushnell. This year Bushnell is releasing a completely redesigned version. The knock against the old version was that there was a blue hue that made the binos less than clear. They had to do that to get the laser reticle to show up.
This year's version has no such coating so the glass is nice and clear. They changed the reticle so it is orange and easy to see. I checked them out at the SHOT show and really liked them. I think the 8x32 was $999 MSRP. I'm not sure what the street price will be.
Sendit
If you want to go higher end lots of guys like the Leica line. They have lots of reasons for liking them such as more reliable ranging. I have used one but only indoors so that doesn't count (except for evaluating the reticle). You can spend $800 on these.
And if you really want something new and cool look at the new Fusion line of bino-laser from Bushnell. This year Bushnell is releasing a completely redesigned version. The knock against the old version was that there was a blue hue that made the binos less than clear. They had to do that to get the laser reticle to show up.
This year's version has no such coating so the glass is nice and clear. They changed the reticle so it is orange and easy to see. I checked them out at the SHOT show and really liked them. I think the 8x32 was $999 MSRP. I'm not sure what the street price will be.
Sendit
muledhunter
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Originally Posted By: bignastybest bang for your hard earned cash is VORTEX lifetime warranty all others 2 yrs or less
This is the best advice right here! and I own a leica 900 and leupold rx 1000tbr... Although both are good range finders they do not have the warranty of the vortex... and vortex has awesome glass and quality products...
This is the best advice right here! and I own a leica 900 and leupold rx 1000tbr... Although both are good range finders they do not have the warranty of the vortex... and vortex has awesome glass and quality products...
Originally Posted By: sendit223I use a Nikon rifleman or something. It's good for coyote work.
Sendit
I've got an older Nikon 440 that works great.
The Leica 1600 I had was pretty dependable out to 7 or 800 yards.
The Vectronix Terrapin is the best for the $$ if you're serious about getting longer distances accurately and dependably regardless of conditions.
Sendit
I've got an older Nikon 440 that works great.
The Leica 1600 I had was pretty dependable out to 7 or 800 yards.
The Vectronix Terrapin is the best for the $$ if you're serious about getting longer distances accurately and dependably regardless of conditions.
I just moved up to a new Leupold Rx1000i over the weekend, leaving the older Bushnell 500 yardage pro at home.
 Very clear glass
 Cross hair adjustable (3 modes)
 Displays in red – low, medium, high visibility (I like the high setting for daytime work).
 This is the base model – Line of sight only
 Compact – will fit into a standard front T-shirt pocket.
 Has a dial focus (A must with glasses).
 Easily ranges out to + 600 yards (a cedar tree)
 Ranged a house across two large fields at 947 yards (had to do it 2x with a very steady hold).
 Ranged around the house as close as 5 yards.
For varmint work here in SE Indiana I believe it to be a keeper, and a very large step above my older Bushnell.
B..
 Very clear glass
 Cross hair adjustable (3 modes)
 Displays in red – low, medium, high visibility (I like the high setting for daytime work).
 This is the base model – Line of sight only
 Compact – will fit into a standard front T-shirt pocket.
 Has a dial focus (A must with glasses).
 Easily ranges out to + 600 yards (a cedar tree)
 Ranged a house across two large fields at 947 yards (had to do it 2x with a very steady hold).
 Ranged around the house as close as 5 yards.
For varmint work here in SE Indiana I believe it to be a keeper, and a very large step above my older Bushnell.
B..
CatShooter
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Originally Posted By: Buck_358
I just moved up to a new Leupold Rx1000i over the weekend, leaving the older Bushnell 500 yardage pro at home.
 Very clear glass
 Cross hair adjustable (3 modes)
 Displays in red – low, medium, high visibility (I like the high setting for daytime work).
 This is the base model – Line of sight only
 Compact – will fit into a standard front T-shirt pocket.
 Has a dial focus (A must with glasses).
 Easily ranges out to + 600 yards (a cedar tree)
 Ranged a house across two large fields at 947 yards (had to do it 2x with a very steady hold).
 Ranged around the house as close as 5 yards.
For varmint work here in SE Indiana I believe it to be a keeper, and a very large step above my older Bushnell.
B..
Do you shoot Cedar trees and houses very often. In my state, they both are protected species.
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I just moved up to a new Leupold Rx1000i over the weekend, leaving the older Bushnell 500 yardage pro at home.
 Very clear glass
 Cross hair adjustable (3 modes)
 Displays in red – low, medium, high visibility (I like the high setting for daytime work).
 This is the base model – Line of sight only
 Compact – will fit into a standard front T-shirt pocket.
 Has a dial focus (A must with glasses).
 Easily ranges out to + 600 yards (a cedar tree)
 Ranged a house across two large fields at 947 yards (had to do it 2x with a very steady hold).
 Ranged around the house as close as 5 yards.
For varmint work here in SE Indiana I believe it to be a keeper, and a very large step above my older Bushnell.
B..
Do you shoot Cedar trees and houses very often. In my state, they both are protected species.
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