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For you guys that own the Leica BRF Geovids, how long does your battery typically last under normal conditions? Can you generally make it through a season on one battery?

What kind of real world ranges can get off deer sized animals?

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Posts: 1927 | Location: Oregon Coast | Registered: 17 December 2001Reply With Quote
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I got several 'roo shooting trips and a safari with Mike Kibble in Namibia, out of the original battery in my 10x42's.

And you tend to use it more than a normal range finder as you "lase" while glassing.

On 'roos we got accurate readings out to a 1000+ yards, consistently.
 
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Hey Buster

Just got mine the about 2 months ago so I don't have an answer for you on the battery life.

The farthest I have actually ranged deer is 675 yards. I have ranged tree lines and other solid surfaces to 1000 yards. It is always easier for me to range a larger object next to the animal like a cedar tree or something then to try to range an animal. A deer is very small at 1000 yards.


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I have hunted with mime for 2 years and I am still on the original battery.


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Thanks for the info, it's good to know it'll last a while.
 
Posts: 1927 | Location: Oregon Coast | Registered: 17 December 2001Reply With Quote
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I have an original Geovid that is on its second battery. I bought it in 1993 and haven't changed the battery in over 10 years.


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