Author Topic: NIKON OR LEUPOLD RANGFINDER (Read 8070 times)

kkc66 · « **on:** July 29, 2009, 10:13:37 PM »

NEED TO BUY A NEW RANGEFINDER WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK? IM LOOKING AT THE NIKON 440 RIFEL HUNTER FOR $260.00

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2009, 10:25:24 PM »

I have had the 440 for 4 years and i have never had an issue with it. It's even been ran over buy a 4 wheeler and still works fine.

Tough range finder.

SHANE(WA) · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:42:35 PM »

I like my leupold

letmhunt · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2009, 12:00:46 AM »

rangefinder? those are for people that dont practice shooting!

halflife65 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2009, 08:31:53 AM »

I have the Leupold RX-II. It's alright, consistently a yard different than my Dad's Nikon, for some reason. Has a lot of junk going on in the screen - big number for the angle compensated distance, little number for the actual, bunch of other stuff. If you practice with it (3d shoots if you're a bowhunter, etc.) it's alright and you can figure out what you need to be looking at...if it's not getting a good read, the distance is more than 60 yards, the big number doesn't show up, you accidentally hit the button to program the thing, etc. it will end up being confusing.

I also was using it in low-light conditions (late in the day under trees) and looking at a monster buck - it was too far to shoot (probably 80 to 90 yards) but I couldn't read the distance number and would have been absolutely pissed if I was actually in range. My buddy has a Leica and he was able to use it to look back at the buck (after it had moved up the hill) at about 200 yards and it worked perfectly. Of course, the reticle and numbers are red and easy to see.

I guess that the new RX-1000 has a red reticle, so maybe that would be a little better. If I had to do it over again, I would have bought the Nikon (of course, the RX-1000 didn't exist at the time and, as far as I know, the Nikon has a black reticle but less junk to be confused by when you're in a hurry - again, it's ok if you practice with it.) If I had all the money that I'd never need but could figure out how to put to good use, I would get a Leica...

CoryTDF · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2009, 08:40:35 AM »

IMO the Nikon is a better deal. As mentioned above the Leupold has allot of stuff going on in the screen. The Nikon is simple and the optics are good. The main selling point for me was the lifetime no fault warranty. Nikon stands by their products and for good reason they make great stuff.

Go for the Nikon

funkster · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2009, 10:03:02 AM »

I switched to the Nikon's and think they are better but if you can't make up your mind and want to save some cash, I have a one season used RX II that I wll sell for $200. Let me know if you are interested.

andrew_12gauge · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2009, 03:41:46 PM »

Of the 2 i would go with the nikon the leupold just seems difficult to work with as far as changing modes and what not. I personally have a bushnell with the arc system, nikon still didnt have any angle compensating range finders yet when i purchased my bushnell but the leupold rx-II was the other rangefinder i looked into and i decided to go bushnell instead

wannahunt · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2009, 05:11:20 PM »

I haven't had any problems with my Leupold RX-III. Left it laying in the field last year for a week after my daughter got her deer. None the worse for wear. I haven't used any of the other brands so I can't really compare it to them thou. I have never had any problems with anything made by Leupold so I keep going back to them.

furbearer365 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2009, 09:54:16 PM »

Always buy Nikon over leupold, all you get is the "L" on the side of the Leupold and i don't think that is worth the extra $200. I personally love nikon and that is all i use for any optics.

Buckshot Bill · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2009, 10:34:37 PM »

I just purchased a Leica CRF 900 for $429 from Camerlandny.com. I would have to give this rangefinder 2 thumbs up. Not sure about the Nikons or the Leupolds but you won't be sorry with the CRF 900 for the extra money if you can afford it. I'm sure that the Nikon and Leupold finders are decent. I did some asking on here and online research and led me to the Leica. Here's a website with a review that might interest you.

http://www.6mmbr.com/rangefinders.html

Good Luck

Kain · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2009, 10:49:57 PM »

I dont know what the differece is between the 440 and the 550 but this sounds like a pretty good deal.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0067133713234a&navCount=1&podId=0067133&parentId=cat602252&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat21404-cat602257-cat602252&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat602252&hasJS=true

hornhunter · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2009, 11:00:16 PM »

Quote from: bowhunterforever on July 29, 2009, 10:25:24 PM

I have had the 440 for 4 years and i have never had an issue with it. It's even been ran over buy a 4 wheeler and still works fine. Tough range finder.

I have the same one, for 4 yrs also. TOUGH. Lives in my Golf bag 9 months a year

huntnfmly · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2009, 06:29:14 PM »

I have the nikon rifle 550 very nice and easy to use

Bofire · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2009, 06:41:19 PM »

neither, I had a Nikon it was junk, leupolds are FAR superior but to complicated. forget it, Buy a Leica!!!!! the 1200 cant be beat. a Swarovski might be better but more money.
I bought the Nikon and sold it 2 months later for a loss, it would not work at all unless in bright direct sun.
Carl

Jburke · « **Reply #15 on:** August 01, 2009, 09:15:12 PM »

If your looking at nikon, go with the 550 rifle hunter. I got mine today for 289

joebear · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2009, 12:30:56 AM »

buy a lica and you will never look at the other stuff!!!

reddog132 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2009, 06:28:34 PM »

Quote from: joebear on August 02, 2009, 12:30:56 AM

buy a lica and you will never look at the other stuff!!!

I agree. I did a lot of research before I bought my Leica CRF 1200. It was well worth the money spent. This site had some good info.

http://www.6mmbr.com/rangefinders.html

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2009, 07:06:54 PM »

Go Leupold. I would have purchased one had I note burned a hole in the pocket book with the Leica 1200.

joebear · « **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2009, 07:40:06 PM »

spend as much on optics as you can afford. go cheep and you will suffer in the heat of the moment!!!!!!!!!!

7mag. · « **Reply #20 on:** August 02, 2009, 08:32:57 PM »

Quote from: joebear on August 02, 2009, 07:40:06 PM

spend as much on optics as you can afford. go cheep and you will suffer in the heat of the moment!!!!!!!!!!

I think you should spend a little more than you can afford, you won't miss the money as much as you'll kick yourself later for not spending it. I have the Leupold Boone and Crocket, good range finder, but I should have spent a little more and went with Leica. Leica is the best rangefinder I've used. I like my Leupold, but it would have been worth the extra money to get the best. I am slowly learning that saving money on optics only costs more in the long run.

bowtech721 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:20:44 PM »

I have the nikon and have never had a problem so far... even in low light conditions

wints13 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 08, 2009, 09:05:22 PM »

I have a Nikon it works great. everything else i have is Leupold.

coachcw · « **Reply #23 on:** August 08, 2009, 09:22:41 PM »

I have the leica 10x42 rangefinding binos, they work great and cover two tasks . They are far better with target pick up and low light than any of the others I've used . just don't tell your wife the cost. well worth buying leicas.

shag · « **Reply #24 on:** August 08, 2009, 10:42:40 PM »

Quote from: joebear on August 02, 2009, 12:30:56 AM

buy a lica and you will never look at the other stuff!!!

Best advice yet.

Bob33 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 09, 2009, 07:55:12 AM »

Has anyone seen the new Leupold RX-1000? I understand it is better than their previous models.

Dave8pt · « **Reply #26 on:** August 09, 2009, 08:55:44 AM »

Not a Nikon or Leupold, but here's my

. Bought a Brunton Echo range finder from Bass Pro for 99 bucks about a week ago. Now, haven't used it hunting yet, but it's accurate, easy to use, compact and so far reliable. Good from 15 yd-440. It's also pretty basic too, only has two buttons. I love Nikon and Leupold (leupold scopes on all my rifles) but for the money, couldn't beat the Brunton.

andrew_12gauge · « **Reply #27 on:** August 09, 2009, 03:03:51 PM »

Quote from: Dave8pt on August 09, 2009, 08:55:44 AM

Not a Nikon or Leupold, but here's my . Bought a Brunton Echo range finder from Bass Pro for 99 bucks about a week ago. Now, haven't used it hunting yet, but it's accurate, easy to use, compact and so far reliable. Good from 15 yd-440. It's also pretty basic too, only has two buttons. I love Nikon and Leupold (leupold scopes on all my rifles) but for the money, couldn't beat the Brunton.

the thing with the nikon and leupold models he is looking at is both models measure angle as well to give you actual shot distance

Jim the Plumber · « **Reply #28 on:** August 09, 2009, 10:49:58 PM »

Of the two you asked about I can't tell you but if you can swing it the Leica CRF 1200 works like a champ. i was ranging out to 1236 yards today in bright sunlight off rocks and sage brush. Just bring a spare battery as you will be ranging everything in sight and run the battery down sooner than expected.

Intruder · « **Reply #29 on:** August 10, 2009, 01:00:48 PM »

save up your dough and buy a leica

zpoolman · « **Reply #30 on:** August 10, 2009, 05:58:05 PM »

I have the leupold rx 11 It does have a lot of things going on, but I like to get to know my hunting equipment and learn all I can about it, so when I use it I know how to use it. I carry mine around while scouting and constantly practice with it. Buy the best you can afford.

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