Range finders

[jjhunter]

Of the big 3, the Leicas are the least reliable in any kind of weather.   I've owned every one of 'em in the last 15 years and it's always been the case.   That being said, they do make my favorite bino/rangefinder combo - all things being considered.

If I was only concerned with rangefinder reliability (especially in weather), I'd go with the Zeiss.   It is an amazing rangefinder with regard to reliability in weather and responsiveness.



 

[CAMPMEAT]

We went shooting steel last Sunday and the Leica my friend had, dd not work with a little bit of fog. So, I guess, they're not as perfect as all claim.

low battery maybe?  Mine will basically range it as long as I can see it

No, just couldn't pick up the targets.

[Bob33]

Of the big 3, the Leicas are the least reliable in any kind of weather.   I've owned every one of 'em in the last 15 years and it's always been the case.   That being said, they do make my favorite bino/rangefinder combo - all things being considered.

If I was only concerned with rangefinder reliability (especially in weather), I'd go with the Zeiss.   It is an amazing rangefinder with regard to reliability in weather and responsiveness.

Leicas appear to have more issues in fog than others, but others are not immune. All things considered, I still prefer Leicas over all others.

http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1619042
http://forums.bowsite.com/tf/bgforums/thread.cfm?forum=2&threadid=415694
http://forums.bowhunting.com/bowhunting-talk/rangefinders-not-working-fog-58625/
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=868329

[Antlershed]

Has anybody had a chance to check out the new Sig Kilo 2000 rangefinder? It's price is appealing if it is as good as it claims.

[CAMPMEAT]

Of the big 3, the Leicas are the least reliable in any kind of weather.   I've owned every one of 'em in the last 15 years and it's always been the case.   That being said, they do make my favorite bino/rangefinder combo - all things being considered.

If I was only concerned with rangefinder reliability (especially in weather), I'd go with the Zeiss.   It is an amazing rangefinder with regard to reliability in weather and responsiveness.

Leicas appear to have more issues in fog than others, but others are not immune. All things considered, I still prefer Leicas over all others.

http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1619042
http://forums.bowsite.com/tf/bgforums/thread.cfm?forum=2&threadid=415694
http://forums.bowhunting.com/bowhunting-talk/rangefinders-not-working-fog-58625/
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=868329

The guy I was with is a retired Border Patrol agent and everything has to be perfect. He loves and swears by Leicas no matter what.

[Tenkara]

Leica. 

[Bob33]

Has anybody had a chance to check out the new Sig Kilo 2000 rangefinder? It's price is appealing if it is as good as it claims.

The initial reviews sound promising and could bump Leica if true.

[Antlershed]

Has anybody had a chance to check out the new Sig Kilo 2000 rangefinder? It's price is appealing if it is as good as it claims.

The initial reviews sound promising and could bump Leica if true.

Kinda what I was thinking. Cabelas recently added it to their website. I think I'll have to wait until they get one in stock at their Lacey store so I can check it out.

[TheHunt]

I have the Leica and a bunch of others.  I am looking at the Leica 1600.  If there is a better one out there I would love to check it out.   I bow hunt elk but rifle deer. 

[heronblu]

Ive got a vortex 1000 and i love the thing.  I know some people have complained about the slow readout but I have been really impressed with the accuracy of it and I've never felt like I needed it to read any faster. Also you cannot beat vortex warranty and customer service. Plus it's the only one that I found in that price range that claimed to be actually waterproof (a must for where I live).

[Shooting Stix]

I bought a bushnell years ago and that gadget was big and hard to read then I went with a Nikon and it was a lot better but still wasn't that good but when I went to South Africa I gave it to my PH for my appreciation for all the hard work he did to make sure I was successful so now I want one more for bowhunting because when I rifle hunt I don't feel comfortable shooting long distance. I want one that will help with the downhill/uphill shots because once I see antlers I'm not thinking to take away or add it's shoot.

[Bob33]

Has anybody had a chance to check out the new Sig Kilo 2000 rangefinder? It's price is appealing if it is as good as it claims.

The initial reviews sound promising and could bump Leica if true.

Kinda what I was thinking. Cabelas recently added it to their website. I think I'll have to wait until they get one in stock at their Lacey store so I can check it out.

hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,189297.0.html

I have been testing the Sig for a couple weeks. It has bumped my Leica 1600 as the preferred rangefinder.

[CAMPMEAT]

The new Sig Sauer kilo2000 is supposed to be better than anything out there....