What brand of rangefinder's are you guy's using and what do you think of the brand your using?I am in the market for 1 and thought you could share some light on the different brand's-Thanks
big dog
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I use the Bushnell Pro Legend and love it. Waterproof and floats. Has zip and scan modes. Works at ranges 15-930 yards.
http://www.bushnell.com/products/rangef ... -0003w.cfm
http://www.bushnell.com/products/rangef ... -0003w.cfm
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Exocet your options and exCalibur8 your sights.
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Are you only going to use it for archery related purposes? Do you have good, compact, binos?
I've owned two different models of Bushnell laser rangefinders. They're OK.
I now have the Leica 1200 Scan model, and although it is pricey, it's the best buy for my purposes. I can use it as well in firearms applications because it has the distance capability I need. Also, the optics are so sharp I don't need compact binoculars. That makes it the best buy, in my opinion.
I've owned two different models of Bushnell laser rangefinders. They're OK.
I now have the Leica 1200 Scan model, and although it is pricey, it's the best buy for my purposes. I can use it as well in firearms applications because it has the distance capability I need. Also, the optics are so sharp I don't need compact binoculars. That makes it the best buy, in my opinion.
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I use a Bushnell Scout...Works great for me (beats MY naked eye guessing anyway)... But once you get the distances down from your stand, it helps to put reminder markers out at 15, 20, 25, 30 yard points to help you to CALMLY range the animal since the "fever" tends to come upon us when the moment finally arrives...especially if you, like me, have been snuck up on.
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But y'all can't take the North outta him!
Time spent in the tree...is time well spent!
But y'all can't take the North outta him!
Time spent in the tree...is time well spent!
Thanks guys,
I think I will go with the leica-the optics are superb and the lowlight or last light of the day viewing is incredible-a bit pricey,but you get what you pay for-and like you said I can use it during slug season and rifle season,plus varmint hunting-just wanted to hear a few other views-has anybody got a used 1 for sale?
big dog
I think I will go with the leica-the optics are superb and the lowlight or last light of the day viewing is incredible-a bit pricey,but you get what you pay for-and like you said I can use it during slug season and rifle season,plus varmint hunting-just wanted to hear a few other views-has anybody got a used 1 for sale?
big dog
I finally met Mrs.right-only I didn't know her first name was alway's
I have a Leica 900 Scan Model for a couple of years now. Yes, you get what you pay for. I had looked thru all the other brands at Cabelas , and the sharpness, clarity and yardage readout by far surpassed all the others. No need to carry binocs. either as the Leica is 8X. It is a lifetime investment.
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Here's another endorsement of the Leica range finders. I have the 900 LRF scan model and the optics in it are much better than all other models. If you don't go with the Leica - check out the Nikon Monarch 800 series. It is a little smaller and optics come in a close second when I was checking into getting mine. The one thing I like about the Leica better than the Nikon Monarch is the fact that the Leica has the red led readout instead of the black lcd readout. It makes it easier to see in lowlight conditions.