Leica CRF-1600-B Rangemaster #40534 is now Available

We have received our first shipment of the Leica CRF-1600-B Rangemaster #40534



Quality meets performance - ultimate high-end technology
Every precise shot relies on knowing the precise distance! A rangefinder is an invaluable part of your equipment for safe and ethical shooting. And now, Leica is redefining safety and precision - with the CRF 1600-B. Never before has rangefinding been possible with such precision. Never before have people been able to calculate and apply the important ballistic data so easily and so quickly. In the calculation of the ballistic curve, the newly developed ABCTM ballistic program integrates data for the angle of declination, temperature and barometric pressure. A particularly useful benefit on mountainous terrain. It's astonishing to see how much the sighting point correction changes when shooting up- or downhill. Another special feature of the intelligent ballistics programme is its precise integration of ammunition parameters. In this way - and only in this way - is it possible to deliver truly precise details for sighting point corrections.

The Rangemaster CRF 1600-B also features high-performance optics that allow clear and unambiguous sighting of game, even at longer distances. The wide field of view makes target identification fast and easy. Its lenses are protected by AquaDuraTM hydrophobic coating.

The benefits at a glance
Intelligent ABCTM ballistics program
Ideal for all field sport applications and equipment
Compact size and ergonomic design
Outstandingly bright view
Simple and intuitive handling
Max. range 1,500 m (1,600 yds

Specs:
Range: 10.9 to 1,600 yards
Measuring mode: scan mode
Measuring accuracy:
1.1 yards to 400 yards
2.2 yards to 800 yards
0.5% over 800 yards
Ballistic system: yes, equivalent horizontal distance,
point-of-impact correction,
click/MOA adjustment
Temperature display: yes
Barometric pressure display: yes
Angle of incline display: yes
Display: LED display with 4 characters
and ambient-light-controlled
brightness
Eyecup: rubber foldout eyecup
Coating: AquaDuraR coating on external lens
Waterproof: waterproof to 3.2 feet water depth
Body: carbon-reinforced plastic
Chassis: magnesium
Dimensions (L x H x D): 41.2 x 21.4 x 11.4 in
Weight: approx. 8.1 oz. incl. battery
Laser: Eye-safe, invisible-light laser compliant with EN and FDA Class 1
Meter/yard toggle: yes
Power supply: 1~3 V / CR2 lithium button cell
Battery life: approx. 3,000 measurements at 68‹F


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Doug sent my new 1600-B a few weeks back. Unfortunately, it did not arrive in time as I left on my Hawaii vacation. Got home yesterday and like a giddy 6 yr old on Christmas day, opened it up. Of course, typical, Leica packaging. Very professional!

I'm going to regress a bit. I bought my original Leica 1600's about 1-1/2 years back after comparing, side x side for 3 months, with my Swaro LRF which I'd had for 2 yrs. I sold the Swaro's. The Swaro is an awesome LRF but for my purpose the Leica's are... "more".

The original Leica 1600 has an internal ABC Ballistic Calculator that is good to 550 yds. It WORKS too! Once set up, (confusing instructions for some/me) they're as easy to use as pushing the button. And that's exactly what one does. Push the button, range the target, 2 seconds later the drop info pops into the screen and you adjust your scope or hold over the target the appropriate amount and shoot.....their pretty much spot on.....Clang!!!

The new 1600-B is easier to use as far as setting it up. The internal ABC Ball Calc goes to 875 yds (I did range a target @ 873 and got a firing solution and ranged a target @ 878 yds and did NOT get a firing solution.

The unit has an internal gages for temperature, barometric pressure, an inclinometer which measures and up/down angles as well as a very good laser range finder. Hit 1975 yds yesterday evening against a clump of green oak brush. The ABC Ball Calc takes into account all the data and gives a very close number to adjust your elev turret or use hold over data.

Lately, I'm shooting a 6.5x47 Lapua, 130 VLD (.552 bc) @ 2970 fps @ 5000' elev. The 1600-B has 12 internal ballistic curves. My rifle fit curve #3. Leica provides 6 charts in the back of their manual. First 3 in meters, next 3 in yards. Each curve represents a zero/sight-in distance; 100, 200 or 300. Being a sniper/tactical competitor, I chose 100 yds. The old 1600-B charts go out to 300 yds; the new 1600-B to 500. From my prior experience with the 1600, I chose curve #3 where the 300 yd drop is 9.1" on the chart and 9.72" on my SHOOTER ballistic program on my DROID cell phone as well as EXBAL ballistic program. Using my old 1600, the impacts are always within .5 moa of all three; Leica, Shooter and EXBAL. At least out to the 550 yd max of the 1600.

Yesterday evening, ranging items out a 2nd story window, I ranged targets to 877 in conjunction with using the 1600-B's ABC Ball Calc. Out to about 700 yds, all was within 3/4 moa. Beyond, things start to diverge to where at 873 yds, it was 2-3/4 moa difference. The Shooter gives a 19 moa drop and the 1600-B giving 21.75 moa. Thats a 24" difference.

I'll post my results

Compare Shooter to Leica 1600-B
Curve #3
Yards- Shooter clicks- Leica clicks
138 1 0
149 2 1
156 2 1
230 7 6
256 9 8
303 13 11
413 22 22
440 25 24
470 28 27
472 28 28
520 33 33
531 35 34
553 37 37
693 53 56

725 57 61
802 67 74
841 72 81
852 73 83
873 76 87

Hope to shoot it Thurs morning and get some actual results. I then compete in a 24 hr sniper challenge this Fri-Sun where targets go out to 1200 yds. Beyond the ABC Ball Calc's 875 yd max, i'll still use the internal gages; temp, baro pressure and inclinometer to input into either Shooter or EXBAL to obtain exact shooting solutions. I'll report back later.

Alan

The 1600-B worked great! Hitting right on out to 600 or so. When my partner gave me the dope for 850, about 20.5 moa, I shot over by about 18". I then realized he gave me dope from the 1600-B. I quickly used my drop sheet, 18.25 moa and smacked steel.

Then, over the weekend I competed in the first ever 24hr Sniper Adventure Challenge

http://www.facebook.com/competitiondynamics

http://competition-dynamics.co...ture-challenge-2012/

The 1600-B worked great. At one point, my old 1600s battery died (no fault of the LRF). My partner was using it for his AR15 in .223. I was able to quickly program the 1600-B from curve 3 (my rifle) to curve 5 (partner's rifle) in a matter of seconds. Now, if Leica would just incorporate a wind meter in the 1600-B and make the ballistic program programable to a rifle's exact ballistic like a handheld ballistic computer.

Alan