rangefinder

[Bobfl]

I need input on purchasing new rangefinder, any help will do. Need to range an animal at 800 meters effectively.

[Steeleco]

You'd get more help if you placed your question in the right spot!!! That said, don't buy a Leupold RXII Just don't!

[snareman1234]

Been in the same position myself, looking for atleast 800 yards, and want some sort of angle compensation ( I do alot of mountain hunting for mule deer, and starting sheep and goat slowly). Also looking for some sort of quality,

1st was pretty sold on the Leica CRF 1000, has it all but the angle compensation, but looks to be top notch quality, waterproof, and precise.

Now am looking at the Leupold 1000i TBR, which has angle compensation (will read out the distance that will actually affect the bullet drop, negating the vertical part of your shot), seems to be of decent quality, but is only weatherproof, but is as close to what I want as I can find.

Just waiting for a buddy to get home from guiding up north to tell me how he liked his over the past 3 months

[.330 Dakota]

I have a Leica, and had compared it directly to all the Bushnells...no compaison, Leica hands down. crf 1200 will hit hair at 1150+

[snareman1234]

I was totally sold on the Leica, until I found it had no angle compensation, hard to pass down this feature when it is found on most other rangefinders now

ex. 350 yards, but on a 45 degree angle, shoot for 248 yards, significant difference I would say

[Slinky Pickle]

Anyone got any experience with the Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC?

[.330 Dakota]

Anyone got any experience with the Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC?

Go to WSS and take both units outside with the salesguy. Thats what I did and niether the 1200 or the 1500 Bushnell would consistantly range as far as the Lieca

[.330 Dakota]

I was totally sold on the Leica, until I found it had no angle compensation, hard to pass down this feature when it is found on most other rangefinders now

ex. 350 yards, but on a 45 degree angle, shoot for 248 yards, significant difference I would say

Thats a great theory, but it doesnt matter if your rangefinder wont reach it. The angle has never been that serious of a problem for me. These angles would mostly apply to sheep and goat hunting I would think, and if you miss you should have time for a correction. I have yet to miss at these angle , however had only needed to shoot at these angles twice, in my hunting career.
I IMHO believe the ARC system was designed for bowhunters and I can see the need there. I wouldnt think you would need it very often if ever.

[wiggy]

google recon rangefinders; made in canada and alls i can say is awesome

[HIGHRPM]

There is an incredible unit now becoming available. It is for the guy who can afford top notch stuff but there is no comparison out there. It's called the G7 BR2 by Gunwerks. You can check it out on Youtube.

[todbartell]

I've owned two Leica 1200's, but they wouldn't last for more than 18 months before failing to range past 500 yards. The bright side was Leica would give me new ones despite being outside the 12 month warranty.

Went to a Leupold rx1000 but it's not the most impressive unit for ranging distance. Hard to hit trees past 600 yards with mine, at least it never did do better so I don't feel like it is not working correctly.

Just picked up a Bushnell Elite 1600ARC this summer, what an amazing unit for ranging distance. Optics aren't spectacular but it's not something I gaze through for long periods of time so I live with it. Downside it's a bit bulky so a lot of times I'm packing the Leupold 1000 when size/space is a concern.

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[GrouseRiver]

The G7 unit mentioned previously on this thread will now be available through us here in Canada. We have had this past fall to field test the unit and can say that we are incredibly impressed with its functionality and reliability in hitting very distant targets even in difficult ranging conditions.

To the best of our knowledge this is currently the only rangefinder available to the consumer that allows for input of exact muzzle velocity, ballistic coefficient and even your custom turret data if you desire. The solution compensates for air density and temperature along with shot angle, wind solutions for various wind speeds can also be displayed.

A full description, pricing and testing review can be found here http://www.grouseriver.com/Gunwerks_Canada_s/475.htm

[91Jason91]

Leica is the way to go

[reel lucky]

Purchased Leupold RX600 two years ago and found it would not display a readout over 250 yards even on something as large as a steel barn roof. Sent to Leupold Repair in Okotoks returned with no improvement. Sent to Portland and returned with minor improvement but still no readout on any object over 350yds. Deer or moose 100yds. max. I tried my buddys Leica awesome!!!

[Singleshotneeded]

Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC, I've got one and it does a great job out past 1000 yards. Went through Amazon
and picked it up for $250 or so...don't get conned into spending more than you have to!

[2chodi]

I have a Zeiss rangerfinder. Optics are great and ranging is very fast and accurate even at long distances. It does not have the "arc" feature, but it does have a ballistic calculator built-in.

Cons: A little bigger (but still light) and the circle you see in the viewfinder for ranging is a little larger, so sometimes it is hard to zone in on a small target at long distances.

If you are waiting for animals to come out, I find it is best to do a little pre-ranging. i.e. pick a tree on the edge of a field where a deer might come out or a rock or a tree on a hillside. Those types of objects are easier to range that animals in my experience.

[.300wsm]

I have the bushnell fusion 10x42 and they rock bino's and range finder in one. one less thing to carry. ranged horses at 1800 + consistently one push of the button not multiple pushes. hold over is pretty dam accurate been having fun shooting to 900 yrds so far need a better scope now, optics are pretty decent and the cheapest i found anywhere was right here in Kelowna at a/c sports everywhere else is 150 - 200 more. relied on them this year on a wolf at 423 yards told me my hold over one shot perfect engine room. that was at last minutes of legal light. clearly could see the dog it was white so helped a bit one push of the button and one squeeze of the trigger. money well spent.

[Singleshotneeded]

The other good thing about the Bushnell 1200 ARC is that it's compact, and fits easily in a pocket.
The other way to go is the Bushnell Fusion as .300wsm mentioned...pretty decent optics though
not leading edge, but good enough for most of us, and it's two in one!