Leupold 1000 or vortex 1000 rangefinder

[hogslayer]

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?   

[dkecoleman]

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

[liljozie495]

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!

[carpsniperg2]

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.

[Alan K]

I've been eyeballing the Vortex lately, and will probably be going that route.

[mountainman]

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!

[rosscrazyelk]

I just bought the vortex and I like it.  Have not used it in a hunting situation yet thou

[elkslayer069]

Vortex love our two

[Snipe]

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.

[X-Force]

Not to jack the thread but how would you guys rate the Leica cfr 1000 r to the vortex and leupold?

[wastickslinger]

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. 

[mountainman]

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. 

Love my Leica 1600!

[MadHatter]

Put my  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.

[losdaddy7]

Neither....  Buy a Leica 1600.

[mountainman]

Neither....  Buy a Leica 1600.

[OOptics]

I like Leupolds better in general.  In my opinion you just can't go wrong with a Leupold.  Also, I don't know if you know this or not but the RX-1000 was rated the 2011 Hunting Product of the year!  See the link below for more about that:
http://youtu.be/ZkIi7F5oluI

Hope that helps!

[mountainman]

Never had a leupold that read true to its range.

[Bob33]

Neither....  Buy a Leica 1600.

+1 I had a top end Leupold and sold it. I would get a Nikon if a lower price were mandatory but for a few hundred more you could get an infinitely better Leica.