Range finder advice please...

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Mongoose

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I am in the process of building my own shooting range. I have an old Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport Range finder that I used very little.

I got it out the other day and it wouldn't work, so I replaced the battery and still nothing.

Would it be worth my while to send it in for repairs or just replace it with something better.

If I replace it, what would be a good choice?
 
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Optics/Rangefinders%7C/pc/104791680/c/104752080/sc/104525280/Leupold174-RX600i-Rangefinder/1360955.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FN%3D1100062%26WTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd1360955&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd1360955%3Bcat104525280

I like the price on this one, and I have some Cabela's Points accumulated. I wish that there were more reviews on this particular model.

I don't think the link worked... I'm looking at the
Leupold® RX600i

 
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If I would have won the lottery I would buy the G7 but since I didn't I'm still saving for the Leica. I have the old (BIG) Bushnell for the range.
 
Swarovski is one of the best one out their the Swarovski Optik Laser Guide 8x30 Rangefinder is good for little over a 1000 yards . i just upgraded to the Swarovski EL range bio range finder combo i got reading up to 1400 yards more then once . i got the Swarovski Optik Laser Guide 8x30 Rangefinder i try to get rid of if interested you can pm me
 
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I bought the new Leica 1600B and am extremely happy with it. My friend has a Leupold range finder that will range out to 1000yds. It has given him a few problems and he has sent it in for repairs. He suggested that I not buy one and go with a different brand. I couldn't recommend this range finder enough. So far I have been able to range objects out past 1900yds with it and with perfect repeatability. The ballistic calculator works perfect and ranges out to 870+yds.

If you can afford it you wouldn't be disappointed.
 
Originally Posted By: Mongoose
Would it be worth my while to send it in for repairs or just replace it with something better.

If I replace it, what would be a good choice?

You could send it to them for a quote on repairs. If the cost is too high, just tell them to trash it.

Here's a pretty good review on rangefinders.
http://www.laserrangefinderreview.com/

I have the Nikon Riflehunter 1000 and have been pretty happy with it. It's way more compact than my old Bushnell Yardage Pro.
 
Originally Posted By: yamadogSwarovski is one of the best one out their the Swarovski Optik Laser Guide 8x30 Rangefinder is good for little over a 1000 yards . i just upgraded to the Swarovski EL range bio range finder combo i got reading up to 1400 yards more then once . i got the Swarovski Optik Laser Guide 8x30 Rangefinder i try to get rid of if interested you can pm me

I ranged out to 1999yds with my unit. It would do 1200+ on trees...
 


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