18 January 2008, 05:40
wrightboyWhich range finder to buy
I have a Cabelas CLR 800(Bushnel)that I'm disappointed with. I have never been able to range anything over 280yd refelective or not. Never was a problem until this year. I started hunting some open fields and need to be able to range 500 to 700yds. Not that I'll try a shot that far, but I'd like to know the range.
Is there a range finder out there that will do this that I don't have to morgage the house to buy it?
18 January 2008, 05:55
armed_in_utahLeica....buy it once......
18 January 2008, 05:57
gr8fuldougWe still have some of the Leica LRF 1200 Scans in stock at our sale price of $429.99 including shipping in the USA,
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/site.pl?page=40525 We have literally sold hundreds of these units and everyone seems pleased with the quality and accuracy of it
23 January 2008, 16:56
R FlowersThe price is just awfull, but the Swarovski range finder is an awsome piece of equipment.
They claim it will range to 1500 yards and it will do so routinely. I ranged a coyote at 704 yards the other day on the first try, no problem.
I have ranged antelope in New Mexico at amazing distances. The guides we hunted with just HAD to have one of those Swaroski's after he saw them.
I went hog hunting the other day and must have been half asleep. (I did get up at 3:30 AM to get out there before light.) Like a dummy, I left my Swarovski binoculars in the truck. The optics are so good on that range finder that I just used it insead that morning.
26 January 2008, 09:52
specneedsThe Leica is tough to beat and Doug's prices and service are excellent.
Nikon's Monarch 800 and 1200 are about $150 cheaper nicely compact and work very well.
The Bushnells I've used are not very impressive and neither are Leupold's Rangefinders that I've seen.
26 January 2008, 11:14
bowhuntrrlMy experience with Nikon Monarch 800s have been good, The ones I've had will range out to about 650-660 yards or so on antelope. I think they are great for the money. I like the Leicas, but the Nikon has a smaller size which I like better.
27 January 2008, 23:14
DMBLeica CRF 1200.
It's the only way to fly.
Don