Geovid battery life?

09 January 2007, 09:01

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?

Thanks in advance.

09 January 2007, 10:32

Blair D Calvin

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.

09 January 2007, 17:34

woods

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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