Choosing a rangefinder

[crowinghen]

 I am in the market for a new rangefinder. Looking for tips as to what features are worthwhile.
 We bow hunt and rifle hunt, need one that will work in rain and fog and low light conditions  ( unlike the one I have now that works only when you don't need it to)
Are red reticles worthwhile? I think I would like one that shows compensation for angles- but  is there a distance limit on that? ie is it necessary for long rifle? I have my ballistics figured out, so I don't really need something to tell me the holdover for a straight shot. I don't want anything too confusing or that you need to  click multiple times to get a reading.
 I am kind of leaning towards a Leupold, something in the 300-ish range.
Would love to hear people's thoughts on this
thanks!

[pianoman9701]

check out Cabelas, B&H Photo, and Walmart online today. Don't miss the Black Friday sales.

[Bluemoon]

I have had a love - hate relationship with a Vortex the past three years,  This year a few clients came out with Leica range finders.  They were amazing and what I will be going to before next season.

[hunting4sanity]

I've used a few over the years; Bushnell, Leupold, Nikon, Leica, Zeiss and .............. the Sig Kilo 2000. Unless you're going to spend money for something like the Leica Geovid range finding binoculars, I'd recommend the Sig Kilo 2000. I think it was even on a good sale at Cabela's. The Kilo is very fast, great scan mode and has a great deal of reach even on deer size targets.

[Oh Mah]

This thread is of great interest to me as well,Does anyone have any feedback on HALO RANGEFINDERS?

[bobcat]

I would consider none other than the Sig Kilo.

[crowinghen]

I would consider none other than the Sig Kilo.

I was just reading the reviews on that one- it said that it has a blue-ish display that is sometimes hard to see in low light.
 Is this your experience?
thanks!

[Bob33]

I would consider none other than the Sig Kilo.

I was just reading the reviews on that one- it said that it has a blue-ish display that is sometimes hard to see in low light.
 Is this your experience?
thanks!

I don't have a problem with mine in any light I'd consider using it. It does have a slightly bluish tint. The pros far outweigh the cons in my opinion.

[Oh Mah]

Wow Sniper Central did a great write up on the Sig.They say there testing showed it to be even better than Sig advertises it to be.They were quite impressed.Thanks for bringing that one up.

[JimmyHoffa]

I have the older leica lrf900 and it has been pretty good in most conditions.  The exception has been when it rains for a few days and it gets really soaked, a bit of fogging occurs inside the optic lens.  The laser and sensor lenses stay clear, just the optic one will fog.  It won't clear if I wear it on the outside. If I put it inside the rain gear or fleece if cold out, it clears up pretty fast and stays clear for the day or until more rain soaks it.

[crowinghen]

Snagged the Kilo2000 at Cabela"s... seemed like too good of a deal to pass up. With ebates and free shipping comes to 372.

[Bob33]

Snagged the Kilo2000 at Cabela"s... seemed like too good of a deal to pass up. With ebates and free shipping comes to 372.

That's a very good deal.

[dreadi]

I bought a Vortex Ranger 1500 this year and the longest I've ranged game was 934 yards in prone using my pack as a rest. It was about 40 minutes before end of hunting hours and I was facing southwest.

[lamrith]

That is a very good deal at Cabela's.  I ordered a Sig 3-4 weeks ago from SWFA for the same price and have yet to see it.  So if you can get hands on for that price do it.

[MacAttack]

tagging along,I think I left my range finder in the rental truck