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Rangefinder
« on: July 28, 2013, 09:09:21 PM »
I know there are lots of threads on rangefinders but I wanted your opinions, I need a new rangefinder before this September, I have an archery bull tag for cowiche and I want something that will not let me down. And I also think I would probably want one with angle compensation, although I am not sure how critical that feature is. Also, I need this rangefinder to be able to range animals out to 5-600 yards because I rifle hunt from time to time and I plan on drawing a speedgoat tag sometime in the next ten years in Montana. I like the leupold 1000 and the bushnell 1300. And these are about my price limit.

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 09:12:19 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.
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2013, 09:14:06 PM »
Leica 1600..stay away from Leupold. The Vortex is also a good one that shoul fit your need, without breaking the bank
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #4 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

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2013, 09:39:11 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.

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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2013, 09:52:51 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.

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2013, 04:49:21 PM »
I have a leupold 600 and 750. I love the 600 but am not too impressed by the 750...

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2013, 06:07:37 PM »
Owned several Leupold, neither of which would read to the advertised range. My Leica actually reads farther then advertised.
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2013, 06:25:22 PM »
So does mine. I think I've ranged about 980 on my CRF900 a few times.

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #11 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.

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #12 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.
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2013, 09:54:47 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.
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #14 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.

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2013, 10:02:21 PM »
the bush 1300 for your price point  :tup: :tup:
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2013, 10:07:40 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.
You would not regret that decision. The difference between the Leicas and the Leupolds is significant.
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #17 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.
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #18 on: July 29, 2013, 10:37:57 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.




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 well

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #19 on: July 29, 2013, 10:40:59 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.




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 well
Whatever works for you man! I have one of the oldest style rangefinders in existance.. lol Also a bushnell, Its a golf rangefinder :tup:


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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #20 on: July 29, 2013, 10:41:31 PM »
Anyone know what Elknut charges for these rangefinders? The vortex...
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #21 on: July 29, 2013, 10:51:11 PM »
I believe the vortex runs $375.

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #22 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?
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #23 on: July 29, 2013, 11:03:13 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. For daily practice I use my back yard.

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #24 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.
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #25 on: July 29, 2013, 11:08:09 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!

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #26 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?
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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #27 on: July 29, 2013, 11:19:02 PM »
Cirtain times on weekdays you sign in at the office, if thats closed Im not sure what members do, Im not a member so Ive always just put my $7 in the envelope at the range. The walkthrough is just to the right of the flat range, you cant miss it, you go under a big wooden arch.

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Re: Rangefinder
« Reply #28 on: July 29, 2013, 11:22:13 PM »
Vortex ranger 1000.  Awesome in lowlight conditions and can be adjusted to match mid day conditions as well.  Best bang for the buck for sure!  Compare and ranger and a Swarovski side by side and you'll barely see a difference.  LED reticles are where it's at!!  Also can be adjust to give you m/ft., straight line distance or horizontal (what you'd use for bullet/arrow trajectory), and it's small, light, and rugged! 

 


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