Is there a binocular style rangefinder, rather than the single eye piece ones. And what kind of quality are they, also will I have to sell the wife to buy a one!!

many thanks
Griff

Leica builds one called the Geovid. A friend of mine just aquired one and he says it has the best optics of any binocular on the planet, and he builds rifle scopes so he ought to know!

They are a little pricy though as one might expect. Street price around $1800US.

So how much do you want for your wife and is she a good cook?



[ 08-10-2002, 17:45: Message edited by: DMCI* ]

I just purchased the bushnell yardage pro 500 for $209.00 canadian. should ge able to buy the same for $10.00 u.s.

griff,
I have a pair just like in the above picture and I am very, very happy with them. Excellent for earlier morning viewing and the range finder part will work when it's dark also. I have ranged on trees as far as 1100 yrds and on a metal building as far as 1300 yards.
It you get a pair of these be sure and get the "Bino strap" for them, lots easier on your neck.
The battery in mine has been going for 5 years now - not to shabby hu!
I have been seeing these coming down on price now, several places are selling them for around $1900, a bargin considering I paid $2600 for mine.

Hi all
what kind of weight are these bino's they look quite substantial.

ps might swop the wife for a good dog and a geovid!!

griff

giff,
I think they are around 4 lb, but like I said on my above post, you will need the Bino Buddy strap system for these rascals. Then you will hardly notice that you are wearing them.
If you get a pair of them make sure that where you get them that they will have the full life time warranty. There are "gray" markets out there that sell a lot of camera and binoclurs without a warranty, so check this out good.
Griff I see that you are from Scotland, just to let you know, these Geovids are made in Portugal, might be able to get them there a whole lot cheaper than we can here.

[ 08-11-2002, 07:43: Message edited by: coyote control ]

Gents,

Here's my set-up for PD shooting.

I've had my Geovid's for two seasons.....and can't imagine being without them. A lifetime investment for sure.

Friend Of The 17
Kevin Gullette

P.S. Well.....my picture won't upload right now......sorry. I'll try again later.

Gents,

Finally.....Here's a pic of my set-up.

Kevin Gullette [IMG]http://24.124.39.10/uploads/22-250AI(fieldr).jpg [/IMG]

Griff, Newcon Optic makes a 7 X 50 binocular with their 1500yd rangefinder in it. You can pick it up for about $725.00 us. Check them out at the link. I have used their LRM 1500 (about $300.00)and so far am happy with it. Ken Newcon Optic

I can't get the link to work on my computer, but here is there address. http://www.newcon-optic.com

Third time is a charm. www.newcon-optik.com

Hi DVC Master,
these look just the ticket! what kind of quality are the optics, seeing as they will be used firstly as bino's and secondly as range finders.

many thanks

Griff

Hi DVC
where can buy one of these for $725.00

Griff

I've got some info and reviews on the bino rangefinders that migh be of help at

http://www.jesseshuntingpage.com/rangefinders.html

Hi spectr17,
thanks for that!!
caused a bit of trouble with her indoors, when i told her i was buying some newcom optic rangefinders, but we shall overcome!!!

many thanks
Griff

[ 10-03-2002, 06:44: Message edited by: tsiero ]

Giff How much for your wife?

[ 10-03-2002, 06:43: Message edited by: tsiero ]

hello all,
as a fair exchange is no robbery!
heres the price for the wife:
1 Dakota action
1 geovid bino,s
1 nightforce scope
sorry guys just teasing....
anyone who can sew,dig worms,gut fish,gralloch deer,has a four wheel drive,and lets me shoot and fish whenever i want,PRICELESS.

many thanks
griff