Post by: 270Shooter on July 28, 2013, 09:09:21 PM
Post by: turkeyfeather on July 28, 2013, 09:12:19 PM
Post by: mountainman on July 28, 2013, 09:14:06 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on July 28, 2013, 09:19:36 PM
I have the Nikon Riflehunter 550. I have been very pleased with it. It will do everything you want and not break the bank. I think it was about $280-290.
My buddy has a Nikon and I think its this one. I have Leica 900, which is rated to further (irrelevent for a bowhunter), and the glass is brighter with an easier-to-read red LCD. However, the Nikon did return a range for some objects which my Leica stumbled on a bit.
Post by: coop2424 on July 28, 2013, 09:19:45 PM
Leica 1600..stay away from Leupold. The Vortex is also a good one that shoul fit your need, without breaking the bank
X2 I have the 1600 leica and love it..
Post by: 270Shooter on July 28, 2013, 09:39:11 PM
Post by: Huntography on July 28, 2013, 09:52:51 PM
Really like mine.
Rudy
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Post by: huntandjeep on July 29, 2013, 04:36:02 PM
Leica 1600..stay away from Leupold. The Vortex is also a good one that shoul fit your need, without breaking the bank. Why stay away from Leopold? I was thinking of getting one.
Post by: grundy53 on July 29, 2013, 04:49:21 PM
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Post by: mountainman on July 29, 2013, 06:07:37 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on July 29, 2013, 06:25:22 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on July 29, 2013, 06:28:46 PM
Opti-logic micro II. Tiny. Light weight. Red dot led. Angle comp. fast target acquisition and yardage changes by holding down button. Affordable.
Really like mine.
Rudy
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X2 :yeah:
Post by: huntandjeep on July 29, 2013, 07:07:52 PM
Owned several Leupold, neither of which would read to the advertised range. My Leica actually reads farther then advertised.. Hmmm was thinking of getting a 1000 yard Leupold but might have to use some Candelas points to pay the difference for a Leica 1600.
Post by: mountainman on July 29, 2013, 09:54:47 PM
:tup: :tup:Owned several Leupold, neither of which would read to the advertised range. My Leica actually reads farther then advertised.. Hmmm was thinking of getting a 1000 yard Leupold but might have to use some Candelas points to pay the difference for a Leica 1600.
Post by: Jellymon on July 29, 2013, 10:01:39 PM
I don't like how the vortex doesn't have a crosshair or any type of aiming system, that is until you have already ranged something. I also thought the red digits were hard to see against light colored backgrounds. I liked the bushnell, just worry about its durability. I just can't afford a Leica right now, wish I could.
My vortex has a crosshair before I range. I can get 800yds on any surface I tried it on. Super bright and the brightness of the lcd is adjustable. Its also waterproof and is one of the only rangefinders with a lifetime warranty on the optics and electronics. Hard to beat this thing.
Post by: coachcw on July 29, 2013, 10:02:21 PM
Post by: Bob33 on July 29, 2013, 10:07:40 PM
You would not regret that decision. The difference between the Leicas and the Leupolds is significant.Owned several Leupold, neither of which would read to the advertised range. My Leica actually reads farther then advertised.. Hmmm was thinking of getting a 1000 yard Leupold but might have to use some Candelas points to pay the difference for a Leica 1600.
Post by: Smossy on July 29, 2013, 10:33:43 PM
I don't like how the vortex doesn't have a crosshair or any type of aiming system, that is until you have already ranged something. I also thought the red digits were hard to see against light colored backgrounds. I liked the bushnell, just worry about its durability. I just can't afford a Leica right now, wish I could.Vortex has a crosshair.
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Post by: 270Shooter on July 29, 2013, 10:37:57 PM
when I used it it wouldn't appear until after I had ranged something. Then it would go away again. Maybe it's some kind of adjustable thing? I ended up getting the bushnell 1300 the other day. I know bushnell is shunned by some people but I liked it and think it will fit my needs wellI don't like how the vortex doesn't have a crosshair or any type of aiming system, that is until you have already ranged something. I also thought the red digits were hard to see against light colored backgrounds. I liked the bushnell, just worry about its durability. I just can't afford a Leica right now, wish I could.Vortex has a crosshair.
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Post by: Smossy on July 29, 2013, 10:40:59 PM
Whatever works for you man! I have one of the oldest style rangefinders in existance.. lol Also a bushnell, Its a golf rangefinder :tup:when I used it it wouldn't appear until after I had ranged something. Then it would go away again. Maybe it's some kind of adjustable thing? I ended up getting the bushnell 1300 the other day. I know bushnell is shunned by some people but I liked it and think it will fit my needs wellI don't like how the vortex doesn't have a crosshair or any type of aiming system, that is until you have already ranged something. I also thought the red digits were hard to see against light colored backgrounds. I liked the bushnell, just worry about its durability. I just can't afford a Leica right now, wish I could.Vortex has a crosshair.
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A fellow member on here passed it down to me for free, It was an awesome gesture on his behalf. Its helped me range in my bow and I've got alot of use out of it.
Post by: Smossy on July 29, 2013, 10:41:31 PM
Post by: Jellymon on July 29, 2013, 10:51:11 PM
Post by: Smossy on July 29, 2013, 10:55:38 PM
I believe the vortex runs $375.From Elknut though? Hes been known to give killer deals.
And do you ever shoot out at TSC?
Post by: Jellymon on July 29, 2013, 11:03:13 PM
Post by: Smossy on July 29, 2013, 11:04:28 PM
Im not sure about his prices. Yes I shoot there every once in a while, usually to go through the walkthrough. I have a membership to upper nisqually in eatonville so I usually use their flat range.Ahh ok, I have a membership at TSC but Ive never went yet.
Post by: Jellymon on July 29, 2013, 11:08:09 PM
Post by: Smossy on July 29, 2013, 11:14:20 PM
Have you ever shot their walkthrough? Its really fun, 65 targets I think? But bring a good arrow puller, you shoot an arrow into one of those cedar bails without one and you might not get it back!Na haven't done any shooting there, Do you just sign in at the desk... Then where does the range start?
Post by: Jellymon on July 29, 2013, 11:19:02 PM
Post by: briancorneal on July 29, 2013, 11:22:13 PM