shopping for range finder

[Backwoods]

Hey guys, Im in the market for an new ranger finder, price range $400-$700, I want angle comp, small and light weight, ive been looking into Vortex, Leica, Bushnell, leupold. what are you guys using and would recommend with quality, and warranty? thanks for your 2cents!

-Backwoods

[Citori54]

I bought the Leupold RXi1200 TBR. This is the first year that I used it and am very happy with it. Very fast acquiring the range. The first time I tried it was at an hour before dusk above English bay on an overcast day. Was able to range the sail on a small boat at 1170 yards. Like the red reticle.

[AgSilver]

I got the same one earlier this year (from an online source in the US shipped to a box in Blaine that I had to go pickup because Leupold won't ship out of the US - saved me a couple hundred bucks).

I want the Leica, but missed a chance at a good sale and can't justify the double cost over the Leupold. Although I hear it's tremendously good optics (for a Rangefinder, anyhow).

[todbartell]

I've used the Vortex Ranger1000 & 1500 models, they work well and you can't beat the lifetime warranty which is unheard of on an electronic item

[Carbonmatrix]

Ive had swaro vortex busnell and leica rangefinders/rangefinding binos. Leica is in a different league. They can be kinda pricey but worth it.

[decker9]

I own a vortex ranger 1000, I'm lucky to hit 600 yards with it, on a good day. Wishing I woulda went with Leica.

[medic11]

I'm glad to hear i'm not the only one experiencing problems with my vortex 1000. I'm going to be sending it back as it is tough to range objects on the best of days. I have heard the 1500's are better.

[Backwoods]

Just went to Backcountry in Fsj, tried a variety of them out really leaning towards the Leica 1600-R, really nice, only 5 year warranty

[Andrewh]

Leica was on sale a few months back... lots missed out including myself.

www.overstock.com Keep checking on them, I check daily as the lady at CS said they might go back on clearance.

CRF 1000-R for $299
1600-B for $359

[pappy]

I got the vortex 1500 it has been o.k. so far when the conditions are good. If it's raining hard or snowing then it won't read, but I expect any rangefinder to have troubles then. I had the ranger 1000 that I could get pretty reliable readings on trees, trucks and other large objects as far as 1100 yards away on clear days. So I thought I would try the ranger 1500, it has had a hard time reading coyotes around 450 yards but it will read the tree line just behind them in the area I have been hunting coyotes. I would like to get a G7 rangefinder but I just don't want to pay that much and I don't hunt long range.

[gmachine19]

I've used the Vortex Ranger1000 & 1500 models, they work well and you can't beat the lifetime warranty which is unheard of on an electronic item

Another plus for Vortex rangers. Their warranties can't be beat. The glass is amazing too. I've ranged trees as far as 1100yrds with my r1000

[todbartell]

I hit a spruce tree with my Ranger 1500 @ 1300ish yards. I find I don't pack mine much when hunting so I did sell it, will just keep my old faithful Bushnell Elite 1600 for my ranging needs. The new model of this is the Bushnell Elite 1 mile. Bulky but flat out great for ranging

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[knothead]

Leica 1600 B is the way to go, bought mine at Cabelas for $800 on sale but they come up on here fairly regular for about the same just be patient. They are in a different league.;

[Busterpayton54]

I've also got the Leopold 1200lrx or whatever. I'm not impressed. I've yet to get a reading beyond 900 or so. Seems to be restricted to around 450 on trees but I have hit 600sometbing once or twice.

[tinhorse]

Just bought a Nikon pro staff 7i. So far it is great. Ranges easily past 800 yards and on large solids out to 1300. For under 400 bucks I am very happy. Has all the features one really needs.

[Bear Chaser]

I'm satisfied with the Leopold 1200 true ballistic model I bought this summer.
If I need to actually see something better than through the range finder I'm usually packing my 10x50 Ultravids anyway.

[Backwoods]

Leica was on sale a few months back... lots missed out including myself.

www.overstock.com (http://www.overstock.com) Keep checking on them, I check daily as the lady at CS said they might go back on clearance.

CRF 1000-R for $299
1600-B for $359
Oh awesome thanks man!!!

[Shooter Jr.]

Loving my Leupold RX1200TBRi.... I upgraded from a Bushnell scout 1000DX because I couldn't range an animal past 325 or so. Having no problems ranging (even during nasty weather) with my Leupold. Deer are no problem out to 700-750, and i've even ranged to about 1150 on a tree. I'd buy it again. I too wanted the Lieca Rangemaster 1600, but couldn't justify the price.

[Pinewood]

Check out the Sig Kilo 2000. Available from Cabelas USA for 349$ (462$ CDN) right now. The reviews are outstanding.

[Whonnock Boy]

I hate to say it, but this is where the Vortex warranty is something not to be joked about. Hands down agreed with Mr. Bartell here. buy a set of vortex.... :lol:
I've used the Vortex Ranger1000 & 1500 models, they work well and you can't beat the lifetime warranty which is unheard of on an electronic item

[.264winmag]

Another two thumbs up for the Leica 1600B, it's a beaut.
As also said the sig sauer kilo 2000 is really making some noise and priced well, no first hand experience with it yet...

[Blockcaver]

Just don't buy a Leica 1600B for archery use. They only angle correct beyond 110 yards. I made that mistake when they first came out. The Leica 1000R is also slow to give the angle correction. I much prefer the top of the line Leupold with angle correction and instant readout.

[Gone_Fishin_]

I own a vortex ranger 1000, I'm lucky to hit 600 yards with it, on a good day. Wishing I woulda went with Leica.

I own the same range finder. Can easily ping 850 yards on a solid object. Best I've done is 987 yards on a house up the side of the mountain from my buddies farm at Watcom road in Abby.

Maybe a lemon ?? I'd be emailing Vortex as mine works great, unless I lucked out....

[Backwoods]

Just don't buy a Leica 1600B for archery use. They only angle correct beyond 110 yards. I made that mistake when they first came out. The Leica 1000R is also slow to give the angle correction. I much prefer the top of the line Leupold with angle correction and instant readout.
Good to know thanks! I don't shoot archery as of yet, buying one for sheep hunting mostly but I'll use it for all my hunts of course

[decker9]

I own the same range finder. Can easily ping 850 yards on a solid object. Best I've done is 987 yards on a house up the side of the mountain from my buddies farm at Watcom road in Abby.

Maybe a lemon ?? I'd be emailing Vortex as mine works great, unless I lucked out....

yeah Iv often thought that it may be a dud, my binos are going back here after goat season, I'll probably send the ranger in as well. I never shoot further then 400'ish yards anyway, but for curiosity sake it's nice to range out to 1000 yards.

[Butcherbill]

Just bought a Nikon pro staff 7i. So far it is great. Ranges easily past 800 yards and on large solids out to 1300. For under 400 bucks I am very happy. Has all the features one really needs.

Picked the same one up in nov, works great. I got it on sale at Cabelas for around $300-325 with free shipping.

[srupp]

Hmm have the Leica..so far great..was $$$..however the optics are superb as is the ranging.warranty period is over.mine does not have angle compensation.
Hmm with Todd.with this item warranty may be the biggest factor.
Srupp

[RiverOtter]

Check out the Sig Kilo 2000. Available from Cabelas USA for 349$ (462$ CDN) right now. The reviews are outstanding.
This^^^
Was gonna grab a Leica 1600, but guys are actually parking their Leica's in favour of the Sig.
Price is definitely right and reviews are backing them and they've been out for a few years now.

[Busterpayton54]

Any one wanna buy a Leopold for whatever the kilo 2000 is going to cost me?

[Backwoods]

Hmm have the Leica..so far great..was $$$..however the optics are superb as is the ranging.warranty period is over.mine does not have angle compensation.
Hmm with Todd.with this item warranty may be the biggest factor.
Srupp
Thankx srupp, the few things that keep me looking into the SIG kilo is the leicas cost and warranty, but they are amazing so as of now my top pick, kilo mite steal the pick depending on warranty and reviews, would like to see one in person also, I have a hard time buying items I cant get my hands on first to feel the fit n finish/ quality of item

[Backwoods]

This^^^
Was gonna grab a Leica 1600, but guys are actually parking their Leica's in favour of the Sig.
Price is definitely right and reviews are backing them and they've been out for a few years now.
Thanks RiverOtter!!! going to look into these more!

[Sportster]

I have a Bushnell 1000 scout. It has all kinds of functions on it as I'm sure all the rest do to, but I just keep it set on standard rifle setting and it works great, for about 300 bucks.