Post by: kkc66 on July 29, 2009, 10:13:37 PM
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Post by: halflife65 on July 30, 2009, 08:31:53 AM
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...
Post by: CoryTDF on July 30, 2009, 08:40:35 AM
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Post by: Buckshot Bill on July 30, 2009, 10:34:37 PM
http://www.6mmbr.com/rangefinders.html
Good Luck 8)
Post by: Kain on July 30, 2009, 10:49:57 PM
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
Post by: hornhunter on July 30, 2009, 11:00:16 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. :twocents: Tough range finder.
I have the same one, for 4 yrs also. TOUGH. Lives in my Golf bag 9 months a year :chuckle:
Post by: huntnfmly on August 01, 2009, 06:29:14 PM
Post by: Bofire on August 01, 2009, 06:41:19 PM
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
Post by: Jburke on August 01, 2009, 09:15:12 PM
Post by: joebear on August 02, 2009, 12:30:56 AM
Post by: reddog132 on August 02, 2009, 06:28:34 PM
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 (http://www.6mmbr.com/rangefinders.html)
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 02, 2009, 07:06:54 PM
Post by: joebear on August 02, 2009, 07:40:06 PM
Post by: 7mag. on August 02, 2009, 08:32:57 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.
Post by: bowtech721 on August 03, 2009, 10:20:44 PM
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Post by: shag on August 08, 2009, 10:42:40 PM
buy a lica and you will never look at the other stuff!!!
Best advice yet.
Post by: Bob33 on August 09, 2009, 07:55:12 AM
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Post by: andrew_12gauge on August 09, 2009, 03:03:51 PM
Not a Nikon or Leupold, but here's my :twocents:. 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
Post by: Jim the Plumber on August 09, 2009, 10:49:58 PM
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