Post by: Dan-o on November 04, 2016, 09:10:55 PM
Thanks,
Dan
Post by: DaveMonti on November 04, 2016, 10:02:25 PM
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Post by: M_ray on November 04, 2016, 10:37:37 PM
Post by: Branden on November 05, 2016, 04:24:02 AM
Regards, Branden
Post by: sagerat on November 05, 2016, 06:58:34 AM
I've been down this road many times. I have a drawer full of 200-300$ range finders and 200-600$ binos ... My recommendation would be cut your losses now and spend 2000+ on Leica HDr or Swaro EL Range. I hit a range of 1447 yards in the Okanagan this year, I couldn't have done that with anything I have in the drawer that's collecting dust. :hello:
Sounds like this guy might have one to sell you cheap!!
Post by: opdinkslayer on November 05, 2016, 07:10:23 AM
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Post by: Dan-o on November 05, 2016, 08:33:53 AM
Dan-O, what are you using it for? If you're using it for archery only, the Bushnell 400 is cheap and works. If you're looking to get into long distance shooting, see above. You don't need to spend a lot for an archery rangefinder.
Thanks.
I shoot deer modern rifle in open country. should have specified.
Post by: Dan-o on November 05, 2016, 08:38:20 AM
I've been down this road many times. I have a drawer full of 200-300$ range finders and 200-600$ binos ... My recommendation would be cut your losses now and spend 2000+ on Leica HDr or Swaro EL Range. I hit a range of 1447 yards in the Okanagan this year, I couldn't have done that with anything I have in the drawer that's collecting dust. :hello:
I envy your ability to put down $2K+ on a range finder..
I'm just not there. I'm a single income father of 5. But I'll bet my kid's orthodontist could drop that kind of money on lunch, based on what I've paid him over the years (OUCH!!!!)
I might see my way clear to $300-350, but I just can't see going past that in my position.
Happy ranging!
Post by: Dan-o on November 05, 2016, 08:40:06 AM
Much appreciated.
Post by: Jason on November 05, 2016, 08:54:50 AM
You don't need to spend$2k on a range finder when you can buy Sig Sauer Kilo2000 for $379 and it will do everything that the $2k models will.I've been down this road many times. I have a drawer full of 200-300$ range finders and 200-600$ binos ... My recommendation would be cut your losses now and spend 2000+ on Leica HDr or Swaro EL Range. I hit a range of 1447 yards in the Okanagan this year, I couldn't have done that with anything I have in the drawer that's collecting dust. :hello:
I envy your ability to put down $2K+ on a range finder..
I'm just not there. I'm a single income father of 5. But I'll bet my kid's orthodontist could drop that kind of money on lunch, based on what I've paid him over the years (OUCH!!!!)
I might see my way clear to $300-350, but I just can't see going past that in my position.
Happy ranging!
Post by: boneaddict on November 05, 2016, 08:58:31 AM
Post by: M_ray on November 05, 2016, 09:13:52 AM
Dan-O, what are you using it for? If you're using it for archery only, the Bushnell 400 is cheap and works. If you're looking to get into long distance shooting, see above. You don't need to spend a lot for an archery rangefinder.
True, I just saw that he was looking for a range finder. My thinking is a guy can spend just as much over the years on several items of average gear that would equal one large purchase on a quality piece that you will never have to replace in a lifetime! If you are strictly an archer then it wouldn't be necessary to spend the dough but if you hunt all methods and several states in the west then a range bino is a good way to go.
I like things to be simple and don't need one more thing to dig out of a pocket or a waist belt pouch when I'm wearing a pair of bino's and I'm already on an animal. At that point its just a push of a button and done! :tup: One other thing to keep in mind, I have found in my experience over the years is that range finders with the black numbers in the viewfinder get very hard to see at low light even if you are archery hunting, I would look for one with red.
Post by: skidynastar33 on November 05, 2016, 09:16:55 AM
Post by: M_ray on November 05, 2016, 09:17:29 AM
I've been down this road many times. I have a drawer full of 200-300$ range finders and 200-600$ binos ... My recommendation would be cut your losses now and spend 2000+ on Leica HDr or Swaro EL Range. I hit a range of 1447 yards in the Okanagan this year, I couldn't have done that with anything I have in the drawer that's collecting dust. :hello:
I envy your ability to put down $2K+ on a range finder..
I'm just not there. I'm a single income father of 5. But I'll bet my kid's orthodontist could drop that kind of money on lunch, based on what I've paid him over the years (OUCH!!!!)
I might see my way clear to $300-350, but I just can't see going past that in my position.
Happy ranging!
Understandable, Trust me I didnt buy stuff like this when mine were younger either but now they are grown so I guess I just felt like treating myself! :)
Post by: Sliverslinger on November 05, 2016, 09:31:37 AM
Small
Very fast ranging
Red display
Great distance
I have 2 and am getting ready to sell one. Pm me if you are interested.
Post by: fishnfur on November 05, 2016, 10:23:29 AM
I've had one of these for 3 years and had zero issues. Prices can go as low as $130.
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 05, 2016, 10:39:14 AM
Just picked up the vortex 1000 at cabelas on sale for $300 normally $370. Similar to the leopold rx1000 which I loved. And I agree with getting one with red display. That's a must. This vortex one is a red display
As low as 279.00 on Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=vortex+ranger+1000
Post by: Dan-o on November 05, 2016, 11:14:37 AM
I've been down this road many times. I have a drawer full of 200-300$ range finders and 200-600$ binos ... My recommendation would be cut your losses now and spend 2000+ on Leica HDr or Swaro EL Range. I hit a range of 1447 yards in the Okanagan this year, I couldn't have done that with anything I have in the drawer that's collecting dust. :hello:
I envy your ability to put down $2K+ on a range finder..
I'm just not there. I'm a single income father of 5. But I'll bet my kid's orthodontist could drop that kind of money on lunch, based on what I've paid him over the years (OUCH!!!!)
I might see my way clear to $300-350, but I just can't see going past that in my position.
Happy ranging!
Understandable, Trust me I didnt buy stuff like this when mine were younger either but now they are grown so I guess I just felt like treating myself! :)
I'm getting there!!!!!
I felt pretty awesome when I got to upgrade from $50 binoculars to $300 ones. :-)
Kinda thinking I need to upgrade binocs to something really good (by my standards/budget) before I go big on a range finder.
Post by: Dan-o on November 05, 2016, 11:20:42 AM
I have a bushnell in my drawer I have never used. I won it at the sportsman show for one of my bucks. I'm not much of selling things for money. Do you want to try it? I don't use them. Too old school.
PM inbound!
Post by: thinkingman on November 06, 2016, 09:32:18 AM
I've been down this road many times. I have a drawer full of 200-300$ range finders and 200-600$ binos ... My recommendation would be cut your losses now and spend 2000+ on Leica HDr or Swaro EL Range. I hit a range of 1447 yards in the Okanagan this year, I couldn't have done that with anything I have in the drawer that's collecting dust. :hello:If you're interested in getting rid of some binos, pm me.