Post by: Shooting Stix on December 16, 2015, 03:27:51 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 16, 2015, 03:37:45 PM
The Vortex Ranger 1000 is what I'd go with and is what I'm likely to choose myself before next fall.
Post by: Special T on December 16, 2015, 03:44:23 PM
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Post by: Jellymon on December 17, 2015, 12:29:51 PM
Leica, shoot some 3ds and learn how to compensate or the angles. Angle isnt needed!
Shoot some 3ds and learn how to estimate yardage. A rangefinder isn't needed. :chuckle:
Post by: jstone on December 17, 2015, 12:54:27 PM
Post by: tgomez on December 17, 2015, 08:24:41 PM
Leica, shoot some 3ds and learn how to compensate or the angles. Angle isnt needed!
This is actually great advice. I agree with this 100%, 3D shoots are the way to go to learn proper shot angles, and how to guess ranges very effectively. Most 3D tournaments don't allow range finders anyway, that's part of the challenge of winning them. Usually these tourneys are "bionoculars only." I always bow hunted on the ground using the spot and stalk method which adds even more difficulty. With that being said if you are getting a range finder "archer's choice" is a great pick. Either way practice is the key to shooting acurately, shoot daily! :tup:
Post by: sakoshooter on December 23, 2015, 11:59:25 PM
Post by: Shooting Stix on December 24, 2015, 04:39:52 AM
Leica, shoot some 3ds and learn how to compensate or the angles. Angle isnt needed!
Shoot some 3ds and learn how to estimate yardage. A rangefinder isn't needed. :chuckle:
There's always got to be that guy that always has the best advise when your on a hunt of a lifetime and you have an opportunity to range the animal that is what I am going to do. One thing is to hunt deer if you wound him and lose him its heartbreaking but you continue to hunt but if you are on a high dollar hunt a wounded animal will cost you so thanks for the advise I have been bowhunting for over 20 years
Post by: kentrek on December 24, 2015, 04:48:43 AM
Im a vortex guy for archery, Leica for rifle all the way
Post by: Shooting Stix on December 24, 2015, 04:49:00 AM
Mine has the angle comp. in it I Love It... BUT this year 45 yard shot on my spike elk at a 45 degree angle not using the range finder, smoked him one shot quartering away. Late archery about the same yards and angle on a muledeer in wenatchee. Had all day ranged him and screwed the pooch. I should have just went with my head. Still love it
What type of range finder you have and how much does it cost?
Post by: Shooting Stix on December 24, 2015, 04:51:44 AM
Maybe I'm weird but when a giant bull is coming in and screaming at me I kinda need all the additional help i can get....
Im a vortex guy for archery, Leica for rifle all the way
That's funny right there I find sometimes I have to slow myself down or I get too excited so I use the range finder to find out the range but also get my nerves to settle down then rushing my shot especially with a rifle.
Post by: kentrek on December 24, 2015, 05:29:07 AM
Maybe I'm weird but when a giant bull is coming in and screaming at me I kinda need all the additional help i can get....
Im a vortex guy for archery, Leica for rifle all the way
That's funny right there I find sometimes I have to slow myself down or I get too excited so I use the range finder to find out the range but also get my nerves to settle down then rushing my shot especially with a rifle.
Typically people have a "check list" type procedure.....
I can think of three times I was so excited I could barely walk....let alone remember a freaking check list...so I keep it as dummy proof as possible :chuckle:
Post by: RadSav on December 24, 2015, 05:52:16 AM
Typically people have a "check list" type procedure.....
I can think of three times I was so excited I could barely walk....let alone remember a freaking check list...so I keep it as dummy proof as possible :chuckle:
I carry a cut chart with me, but I always forget to use it when horns get big! >:( More reliable for me to have a rangefinder with the compensator. I like the readout and accuracy of the Leupold however, they really suck in rain, snow and fog. The cheaper Leupolds do a much better job in rain and snow so I try to have one as backup if weather turns to crap.
I ran Leica for years. Loved those! It was hard giving up on Leica for the compensator option Leupold. In the long run I think it has been worth it. My success has never been better. I hear that the Leica CRF 1000-R now has the compensator to 600 yards. I'll likely be getting one of those before next spring and hope it solves the weather issues.
I bought the Vortex and used it on one single hunt. Could not get rid of that thing fast enough. Loved the shape and the belt clip. But the function was the worst. I'd take a $49.99 Bushnell over that thing.
I think the drive for "More Power" has really ruined the archery rangefinder market. Never had problems with fog and snow until they started making them for 1,000 yards plus. Now they are so sensitive even light fog gives me fits. I'm praying the Leica is the answer! We'll see come spring!
Post by: Jellymon on December 24, 2015, 06:49:55 AM
Leica, shoot some 3ds and learn how to compensate or the angles. Angle isnt needed!
Shoot some 3ds and learn how to estimate yardage. A rangefinder isn't needed. :chuckle:
There's always got to be that guy that always has the best advise when your on a hunt of a lifetime and you have an opportunity to range the animal that is what I am going to do. One thing is to hunt deer if you wound him and lose him its heartbreaking but you continue to hunt but if you are on a high dollar hunt a wounded animal will cost you so thanks for the advise I have been bowhunting for over 20 years
Sorry if it came off that way. I was making fun of the comment I quoted, not you. I use a rangefinder whenever possible as well. :tup:
Post by: jstone on December 24, 2015, 08:11:13 AM
Post by: kentrek on December 24, 2015, 08:25:13 AM
Typically people have a "check list" type procedure.....
I can think of three times I was so excited I could barely walk....let alone remember a freaking check list...so I keep it as dummy proof as possible :chuckle:
I bought the Vortex and used it on one single hunt. Could not get rid of that thing fast enough. Loved the shape and the belt clip. But the function was the worst. I'd take a $49.99 Bushnell over that thing.
I'm praying the Leica is the answer! We'll see come spring!
Was it the slower read out for the vortex you disliked ? During nasty weather I found its best to keep the things completely dry....seems like they don't like to read once water hits the lower lense
The Leica is definitely geared toward rifle hunters but it sure is nice ! Seems like you can seek a range through some pretty thick brush much better then leupold/vortex
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 24, 2015, 08:35:04 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 24, 2015, 10:13:51 AM
We went shooting steel last Sunday and the Leica my friend had, dd not work with a little bit of fog. So, I guess, they're not as perfect as all claim.low battery maybe? Mine will basically range it as long as I can see it :dunno:
Post by: Bob33 on December 24, 2015, 10:25:10 AM
We went shooting steel last Sunday and the Leica my friend had, dd not work with a little bit of fog. So, I guess, they're not as perfect as all claim.That is an issue with Leicas but understandable. The laser beam in them is narrower than most and sensitive, which is why it can range further than most. When it detects a rain drop or mist from fog it returns a reading.
Post by: jjhunter on December 24, 2015, 10:30:21 AM
If I was only concerned with rangefinder reliability (especially in weather), I'd go with the Zeiss. It is an amazing rangefinder with regard to reliability in weather and responsiveness.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 24, 2015, 10:36:33 AM
We went shooting steel last Sunday and the Leica my friend had, dd not work with a little bit of fog. So, I guess, they're not as perfect as all claim.low battery maybe? Mine will basically range it as long as I can see it :dunno:
No, just couldn't pick up the targets.
Post by: Bob33 on December 24, 2015, 10:52:54 AM
Of the big 3, the Leicas are the least reliable in any kind of weather. I've owned every one of 'em in the last 15 years and it's always been the case. That being said, they do make my favorite bino/rangefinder combo - all things being considered.Leicas appear to have more issues in fog than others, but others are not immune. All things considered, I still prefer Leicas over all others. :twocents:
If I was only concerned with rangefinder reliability (especially in weather), I'd go with the Zeiss. It is an amazing rangefinder with regard to reliability in weather and responsiveness.
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1619042
http://forums.bowsite.com/tf/bgforums/thread.cfm?forum=2&threadid=415694
http://forums.bowhunting.com/bowhunting-talk/rangefinders-not-working-fog-58625/
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=868329
Post by: Antlershed on December 24, 2015, 11:46:23 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 24, 2015, 02:49:41 PM
Of the big 3, the Leicas are the least reliable in any kind of weather. I've owned every one of 'em in the last 15 years and it's always been the case. That being said, they do make my favorite bino/rangefinder combo - all things being considered.Leicas appear to have more issues in fog than others, but others are not immune. All things considered, I still prefer Leicas over all others. :twocents:
If I was only concerned with rangefinder reliability (especially in weather), I'd go with the Zeiss. It is an amazing rangefinder with regard to reliability in weather and responsiveness.
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1619042
http://forums.bowsite.com/tf/bgforums/thread.cfm?forum=2&threadid=415694
http://forums.bowhunting.com/bowhunting-talk/rangefinders-not-working-fog-58625/
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=868329
The guy I was with is a retired Border Patrol agent and everything has to be perfect. He loves and swears by Leicas no matter what.
Post by: Tenkara on December 25, 2015, 07:42:55 AM
Post by: Bob33 on December 25, 2015, 07:53:41 AM
Has anybody had a chance to check out the new Sig Kilo 2000 rangefinder? It's price is appealing if it is as good as it claims.The initial reviews sound promising and could bump Leica if true.
Post by: Antlershed on December 25, 2015, 09:53:55 PM
Kinda what I was thinking. Cabelas recently added it to their website. I think I'll have to wait until they get one in stock at their Lacey store so I can check it out.Has anybody had a chance to check out the new Sig Kilo 2000 rangefinder? It's price is appealing if it is as good as it claims.The initial reviews sound promising and could bump Leica if true.
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Post by: Shooting Stix on January 24, 2016, 02:26:12 PM
Post by: Bob33 on January 24, 2016, 02:32:57 PM
Kinda what I was thinking. Cabelas recently added it to their website. I think I'll have to wait until they get one in stock at their Lacey store so I can check it out.Has anybody had a chance to check out the new Sig Kilo 2000 rangefinder? It's price is appealing if it is as good as it claims.The initial reviews sound promising and could bump Leica if true.
hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,189297.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,189297.0.html)
I have been testing the Sig for a couple weeks. It has bumped my Leica 1600 as the preferred rangefinder.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 07, 2016, 07:07:54 PM