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Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« on: May 16, 2013, 05:14:32 AM »
I can't for the life of me make up a decision on what range finder to get.   The vortex is waterproof and the 1000i is water resistant.  Also the vortex has a lifetime warrenty and the leupold has a 2year warrenty.   What is everyone's opinion?   Does Nyone have either of these rangefinders?   

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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2013, 05:27:44 AM »
I was stuck in the same place a few weeks ago, for about a month I changed my mind on which one i wanted. I ended up getting the Leupold, it seemed to have more positive reviews for accuracy and it just felt better made to me when holding the two side by side. I am very happy with it so far, for all the options it has, it is really easy to use

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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2013, 06:00:39 AM »
Vortex all the way... Accurate as ever, you can hold the range button down and move it with a animal and it reads the distance as you go, completely water proof, and the life time warranty.... It's a given haha. No offense to leupold sense I use there spotting scopes but the vortex range finder is one of my better purchases for hunting!
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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2013, 07:32:15 PM »
Leupold all the way. Seen a few bad reviews for the accuracy on the vortex. I have 2 of the leupolds and both have been perfect.
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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2013, 08:14:37 PM »
I've been eyeballing the Vortex lately, and will probably be going that route.

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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2013, 08:53:08 PM »
I have both and the Vortex is the quickest, reliable in differing light conditions, easy to use of the two! And is true plus more to its yardage rating. The 3-4 Leupold I have owned never were. And lifetime warranty!
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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2013, 10:33:04 AM »
I just bought the vortex and I like it.  Have not used it in a hunting situation yet thou
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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2013, 10:42:40 AM »
Vortex love our two
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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2013, 11:23:50 AM »
I am ready to buy one of these two but still don't know which one.
It seems that , per reviews, some work in the store but when you get your one home it does not seem to work as well. Is this a manufacturing consistency issue?

In all reality I do not need it over 600 yards, is there a different option that may be better for 600 yrds or less?
I like the waterproof design however that does not mean anything if I cannot get an accurate reading.

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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2013, 12:34:27 PM »
Not to jack the thread but how would you guys rate the Leica cfr 1000 r to the vortex and leupold?
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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2013, 12:41:50 PM »
Not to jack the thread but how would you guys rate the Leica cfr 1000 r to the vortex and leupold?

Main difference is when Leica says 1000 they mean it. When the others say 1000 they really mean 500-600.  :twocents:

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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2013, 06:20:28 PM »
Not to jack the thread but how would you guys rate the Leica cfr 1000 r to the vortex and leupold?

Main difference is when Leica says 1000 they mean it. When the others say 1000 they really mean 500-600.  :twocents:

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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2013, 06:29:36 PM »
Put my  :twocents: in here...
 

I have a Leupold 1000i TBR DNA, and love it... Best range finder I have owned.... If you are looking at staying inside of 1000, you cannot beat the leupold.
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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2013, 07:06:11 PM »
Neither....  Buy a Leica 1600. :tup:

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Re: Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2013, 07:26:48 PM »
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