Author Topic: what rangefinder does everyone use if at all? (Read 10899 times)

hoytem · « **on:** March 21, 2009, 10:54:36 PM »

I just bought the nikon rifle hunter 550, pretty simple to use and has the actual distance with the incline decline.

Jason · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:12:10 PM »

I just bought two rangefinders, the first one i bought was a Bushnell Scout 1000 w/ARC, could not get it to range over 671 in a clear cut, and the ARC was not close to what they say it is, I was shooting a 3D course and had a target at 35yds -18 degrees, It was telling me the adjusted yardage was 34yds, so i aimed for 34yrds and the arrow went just over the targets "wolf" back, so I readjusted for 29yrds and made a good hit, I had a few other targets that were inclined and declined and never could get a correctly adjusted yardage.
So i ended up taking it back and traded it in for the Nikon Monarch 800, have been pleased with it so far, I've only had it for a few days now, so I'm still testing it, it does not have the angle compensator on it, but it is fully waterproof and fog proof, the Bushnell was only weather resistant.

Jamieb · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:31:30 PM »

Leica LRF 1200 Scan. I've had mine for several years and still like them. One of the guys I shoot long range with has a CRF 1200, I like it better then the LRF but not enough to fell the need to upgrade.

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:34:52 PM »

I use a nikon 440 had it for a few years now!

whacker1 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:04:15 AM »

leica lrf 800

Curly · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:49:14 AM »

I have the Nikon Monarch 800.............no complaints, and I've had it for about 4 years.

ihunt · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:57:27 AM »

I have the Bushnell yardage pro legend it works great.

boneaddict · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2009, 09:09:27 AM »

never use one.

jjhunter · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2009, 09:12:28 AM »

Swarovski.

bow-n-head · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2009, 09:31:02 AM »

leica lrf 1200 best I have used (never tried the SWAROVSKI, I'm sure it's superior

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Gobble · « **Reply #10 on:** March 22, 2009, 10:00:36 AM »

Cabelas CLR 800 made by Bushnell

Huntbear · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2009, 10:09:04 AM »

Have never owned one, but that is changing this year if I have any say in the matter!!!!!!!

Muzzynbow · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2009, 10:14:57 AM »

Leupold RX-II

BlackTail · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2009, 12:10:13 PM »

Leica CRF 1200

WonkyWapiti · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2009, 03:16:32 PM »

The wife bought me a Nikon 1200 over a year ago and it works well for me.

wastickslinger · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2009, 03:37:30 PM »

Always owned a cheapo 400 yarder but never used while hunting because it was a pain in the butt to pack around one more item. Only reason I use one now is cause I have two in one. Range finder never leaves the binos. Leica Geovids, and I love them.

Wacenturion · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:16:07 AM »

Bushnell Elite 1500 with Arc............no complaints, work great.

cascademountainhunter · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:45:49 AM »

i have a nikon monarch 800

couesbitten · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2009, 10:31:24 AM »

Leica Geovid 10x42, smartest purchase I ever made.

huntnphool · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2009, 10:44:56 AM »

Nikon 800

BrushChimp · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2009, 10:48:55 AM »

Leupold RX-III. It has a difficult interface especially for technically challenged..

muzzleman · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2009, 07:32:59 PM »

I use bushnell pinseeker with slope 1500. Work great for hunting and work great for golfing. I love them

7mag. · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:15:00 PM »

I had a Bushnell, can't remember the model, and I hated it. It ended up falling out of my pack on a pack trip, so I bought a Leupold RXIV. It seems to work good, I like the angle compensator, works well. If I had to do over again, I would buy the Leica, my buddy has one and it is awesome.

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2009, 10:02:00 PM »

Bushnell yardage pro 450. Works OK, but I think I am going to upgrade this year.

rainshadow1 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2009, 10:14:46 PM »

Same, It's ok. I figure if I can't range it I shouldn't shoot! I would like a Leica though. Handled Grizzle's and it was very nice!

G.R.K · « **Reply #25 on:** March 23, 2009, 11:02:57 PM »

Leica CRF 1200.

Wenatcheejay · « **Reply #26 on:** March 25, 2009, 11:52:59 PM »

Leica 1200, three of them in my hunting party.

jeepasaurusrex · « **Reply #27 on:** March 26, 2009, 05:01:33 AM »

Bushnell Yardage Pro

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #28 on:** March 26, 2009, 05:57:49 AM »

Go with Nikon or don't go at all.

SHANE(WA) · « **Reply #29 on:** March 26, 2009, 06:49:58 AM »

Leupold rx-II

andrew_12gauge · « **Reply #30 on:** March 26, 2009, 10:20:35 PM »

I have a bushnell scout 1000 with the arc and love it, hey jason when you had yours were you reading the smaller number with the angle because that is the compensated range

bowhuntin · « **Reply #31 on:** March 26, 2009, 10:35:07 PM »

Quote from: andrew_12gauge on March 26, 2009, 10:20:35 PM

I have a bushnell scout 1000 with the arc and love it, hey jason when you had yours were you reading the smaller number with the angle because that is the compensated range

That is the one that I just bought before late season. I haven't had a chance to really use it a whole lot though. Just used it at my range at my place on flat ground and it has worked great for that. Don't think there will be a problem with the compensated range. It is really easy to use as well.

Slider · « **Reply #32 on:** March 26, 2009, 10:56:11 PM »

Leica CRF 1200!!!

Huntboy · « **Reply #33 on:** April 01, 2009, 08:45:55 AM »

Bushnell Scout 1000 w/ARC, works great, real easy to operate.

Goldeneye · « **Reply #34 on:** April 01, 2009, 08:49:28 AM »

I use the Nikon Prostaff 550. Seems to do the job well.

guardian · « **Reply #35 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:52:04 PM »

Bushnell scout 1000

Intruder · « **Reply #36 on:** April 06, 2009, 08:25:21 AM »

Leica

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