Rangefinders - what actual ranges are you getting from yours?

[PacificNWhunter]

I just got a nikon 800 and have only gotten 760 out of it. Seem's to range very consitant to 550 ish. Need to get to a range though because it doesnt seem that accurate. Seems to range things too far.....maybe my depth perception is way off.

[Tony 270WSM]

Nevermind, keeping the Legend. Took it out to some clear cuts to test it out and it did well, even in the sun and facing the sun. Was hitting tree stumps to 660, though at that range it took a few tries to get it. Don't know why it works better in the sticks than in town, but I won't complain.

[ivarhusa]

My Leica 900 seems to have no problem responding with a reading out to 800+ yards with pretty drab backgrounds (the truest test) such as grass and sage (my country).  I am very pleased.

[bearpaw]

I have used several different rangefinders and it seems occasioanlly they go the distance, but you can only count on getting about 2/3 the advertised range out of them in the worst conditions. I love them, but find it's best to buy the longest rated you can afford.

If it's foggy or precipitating you might as well keep them put away.

I carry a Leica 1200 and can count on getting 800 out of it. Had the Bushnell 1000 but it's too big. The shorter range ones didn't reach far enough.

[Wanttohuntmore]

My Bushnel scout is rated for 700 on a reflective target.  I get out to about 500 routinely on non-reflective, and have had up to 760 on reflective, if everything is just right.  I keep looking at the swaro but still can't justify it, yet.....

[batch]

I have a 1500 bushnell that i use quite a bit at work and i have a hard time getting anything over 1000 on it but like others say it depends alot on the conditions. I am sure better quality ones are more accurate and reliable but hey it was for free.

[scudmaster]

I have a Brunton Echo 440 and have ranged over 530 yards on white bouies in the lake.  And 400 on grass and trees on the golf course as well.

[MtnMuley]

High 1300's out of my Leica CRF 1200.  However, my last Leica 1200, which wasn't the scan model, got a lot more readings at long distances.