Author Topic: Any opinions on rangefinder: Nikon vs Leupold? (Read 5127 times)

pd · « **on:** November 23, 2015, 04:50:46 PM »

Cabela's has the Leupold RX-1200i on sale for $299.99 + tax (good through 11/23). Their Black Friday insert just arrived and shows the Nikon ProStaff 7i on sale for $249.99 + tax.

Anybody out there who knows both products, and can comment?

huntnphool · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2015, 04:53:56 PM »

I'd go Nikon myself, love mine.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2015, 04:55:19 PM »

I'd go lieca

LeviD1 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2015, 04:55:29 PM »

I used to have a Nikon then lost it. I liked it. Seemed accurate. I bought the same Leupold a month and a half ago and like it a lot. Love the red display. Easy to see in low light. There were many times it was light enough to shoot but couldnt see my numbers on the range finder with the black display my Nikon had. Either one is a good product. Leupold usually has fantastic customer service if you ever have an issue. It has a could ithe features the nikon does not and thats why I chose it this time. Hope this helps.

2labs · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2015, 04:55:42 PM »

Quote from: huntnphool on November 23, 2015, 04:53:56 PM

I'd go Nikon myself, love mine.

Ditto

The Gobble-stopper · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2015, 04:58:32 PM »

I use nothing but Leupold on my guns for scopes. Love em and no problem. Was going to buy Leupold for the rangefinder, but the Nikon was on sale. I have used it for two years and no problems. I am sure that there is not much difference between the two. Both good companys

huntnphool · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2015, 05:00:01 PM »

Quote from: LeviD1 on November 23, 2015, 04:55:29 PM

Leupold usually has fantastic customer service if you ever have an issue.

My Nikon experience FWIW. http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,138569.msg1840304.html#msg1840304

gonehuntin68 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2015, 05:01:28 PM »

My cousin and I use Nikon and have both broke. 2 different models.

wsmnut · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2015, 05:05:04 PM »

Had a Leupold and was disappointed. It was weak.
Bought a Leica and am extremely pleased. Ranges farther than I care about and in nasty weather too.

grundy53 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2015, 05:09:09 PM »

I have two Leupold rangefinders. I would NOT recommend getting a Leupold rangefinder.

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bobcat · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2015, 05:11:56 PM »

I've had my Nikon rangefinder for 10 years and have not had any issues.

Bean Counter · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2015, 05:13:36 PM »

I've looked through all three mentioned here, in the field. I own Leica. Its optics are brighter than the other two, hands down. but it sometimes doesn't care to return a range

My buddy's Nikon seemed to be better at ranging consistently.

Feelin Hornady · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2015, 08:14:01 PM »

I have a Nikon prostaff and have since upgraded to the Leupold 1200i TBR/DNA. The Leupold is awesome and I have 2 buddies that have the same one. Very good glass and has great features. I wouldn't get the Nikon. Mine fogs up all the time and wont pop a range past 200 yards even though it is a "800" model. I use it for golfing now.

The scout · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2015, 08:17:34 PM »

buy once cry once, get a leica. have had both leupold and Nikon

Bob33 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2015, 08:22:03 PM »

I like Leicas, but between the two you are choosing from I would opt for the Nikon. I've owned two Leupolds and didn't care for either, and I really tried to.

kjbecker82 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2015, 09:11:50 AM »

I use Bushnell "The Truth" Rangefinder. I love it for archery because it has the built in ARC. This is calibrated to your specific bow and shows how high your arrow will travel in a shot to make sure that you clear any branches. It works amazingly well and has all the extra features for angle compensation, etc. highly recommend it!

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shootnrun · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2015, 10:17:11 AM »

I have the leupold RX1000 TBR. It's quite a few years old now, and is very accurate. Get good reads out to ~500-600 yards, but it gets spotty beyond that unless you have a large flat rock or a pickup to aim at. It also does not give the fastest reads, which can be very frustrating. As others have said, if I could do it all over, I would go with the Leica. I have used a couple buddies and you point and shoot and it gives you an instant response. I have read out to 700 yards in CRP, which blew me away. It is in another class.

Elkrunner · « **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2015, 10:47:27 AM »

Quote from: 2labs on November 23, 2015, 04:55:42 PM

Quote from: huntnphool on November 23, 2015, 04:53:56 PM
I'd go Nikon myself, love mine.

Ditto

NRA4LIFE · « **Reply #18 on:** November 24, 2015, 11:05:43 AM »

I have a Leupold and really like it. Have to admit though, after looking through a Leica my buddy had a few years back, I would pay the extra $$ for it if I ever need mine replaced.

WAnoob · « **Reply #19 on:** November 24, 2015, 01:00:46 PM »

Off topic, but Leica can't be beat. Buy once cry once theory would apply here.

Piscatory_5 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 27, 2015, 08:50:55 PM »

I have the Leupold 1000tbr mainly because I like the led vs LCD display, easier for me to see in low light. Even the red LCD nearly disappeared in the background, forget black or gray. Leupold is fast repair if needed.

Bob33 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 27, 2015, 09:05:21 PM »

Leica 1000 for $529, demo.

www.cameralandny.com/optics/site.pl?page=40535

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