Post by: Hank on April 06, 2011, 03:25:54 AM
Post by: sakoshooter on April 06, 2011, 11:24:23 AM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on April 06, 2011, 11:47:49 AM
Post by: TheHunt on April 06, 2011, 12:07:26 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on April 06, 2011, 12:33:55 PM
Post by: iRem on April 06, 2011, 12:55:17 PM
Post by: Todd_ID on April 06, 2011, 05:55:39 PM
The biggest difference between the higher end and lower end range finders is the quality of the glass. The higher the quality of glass the more light it will allow in and in turn you will be able to use it in low light conditions. This is ever important at first light, last light and rainy or cloudy conditions. :twocents::yeah:
I made the mistake of buying a Nikon 400 more on name brand than anything quite a while back; now I'm kind of stuck with one I don't like too well. It's optics are good for what they are, but they are 8 power (way too high, 4x would be much better) and 28mm objective (WWWWAAAAAYYYYY too small for anything less than sunlight); the optics looked great in the store, though. It tells me a range if I can do my part and see through it, but sometimes that doesn't work out so well. One good thing is that it is extremely easy to use and has never let me down as far as mis-ranges or false readings go.
Post by: Ihuntelk2 on April 06, 2011, 06:09:07 PM
Post by: Bob33 on April 06, 2011, 06:11:13 PM
The biggest difference between the higher end and lower end range finders is the quality of the glass. The higher the quality of glass the more light it will allow in and in turn you will be able to use it in low light conditions. This is ever important at first light, last light and rainy or cloudy conditions. :twocents:I had a Leupold rangefinder once and could not read the distance to an elk in fading light. I sold it and have a Leica now. Never again.
Post by: huntnfmly on April 07, 2011, 12:09:32 PM
I got the Nikon riflehunter with Arc because it ranges further than the archers choice. ..i like the boot around the eye piece.. really nice range finder:yeah:I really like mine never had any problem with it
Post by: MtnMuley on April 07, 2011, 12:57:58 PM
Post by: seansfire on April 12, 2011, 04:29:54 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 12, 2011, 04:33:17 PM
Most times, you get what you pay for. Rangefinderss would be no different.
IMHO, this principal is multiplied as far as rangefinders go. I can't normally tell the difference between most middle market binoculars in bright sunlight. However, even in the store under flourescent lighting, I could see how much better Swaro and Leica were than the Nikons and Leupys. I went with a Leica 800. Farthest I've ever got a reading was 989.
Best luck.
Post by: halflife65 on April 12, 2011, 04:40:57 PM
The biggest difference between the higher end and lower end range finders is the quality of the glass. The higher the quality of glass the more light it will allow in and in turn you will be able to use it in low light conditions. This is ever important at first light, last light and rainy or cloudy conditions. :twocents:I had a Leupold rangefinder once and could not read the distance to an elk in fading light. I sold it and have a Leica now. Never again.
Dang it, Bob. I was going to try and sell the guy a nice Leupold. :chuckle: Of course, I want to get rid of it for the same reason you did. Couldn't see the numbers in low light.
The range finder works fine but I would seriously consider a red reticle because of the difficulty of seeing the numbers in low light conditions (ie. heavy rainstorm under thick canopy of trees first thing in the morning. I know this from experience.)
You mentioned being on a budget due to the purchase of a new bow (congrats, by the way, you're going to LOVE/HATE archery hunting - the most rewarding and, at the same time, the most frustrating thing ever) so look for that used Leica if you can find it. The new ones might be out of budget but they are head and shoulders almost everything else (in league with Swaro, etc.) Otherwise, some of the new Nikons are pretty good, I think, and might be closer to realistic if you're budget conscious.
Post by: Taras_ukrainian on April 13, 2011, 06:50:28 PM
biggest thing is Incline Decline Compensation. to shoot steep angles.
i personally Recommend Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC. 6X zoom
i use to use Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC 5X zoom but its not water proof. its water resistant.
i now use Nikon Archers Choice MAX. its gay 200yd range BUT it has a reticule that lights up and thats VERY COOL
Spend the Extra Buck! Get Waterproof! Get Incline/Decline Compensation!!!
Post by: GreatWhiteHunter on April 17, 2011, 11:01:45 PM
Post by: MIKEXRAY on April 18, 2011, 07:18:33 PM
Post by: Webfoot on May 04, 2011, 07:36:46 PM
We've come a long way!!
John
Post by: runningboard on May 04, 2011, 07:51:01 PM
Quote
I still have one of those that shows two blurred images and you turn the dial until the two merge into one clear image and then you read the yardage.me too! about a foot long periscope looking thing
We've come a long way!!
Post by: k_rex on May 08, 2011, 03:20:49 PM