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July 02, 2017, 01:22 PM
Prestoked
Bushnell G Force DX. Excellent value (~$260), size and features. I find myself using it more than my ($$$$) Leica.
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July 02, 2017, 02:08 PM
WARPIG602
My Leupold RX1000 and Sig Kilo 2000 have been perfectly reliable. The Sig for 2 years, the Leupold for 4-5?
Shoot me an email and I'll be happy to get something for you at cost.
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July 02, 2017, 02:33 PM
exx1976
I've been hearing great things about sig kilos, and they are economical. Leica also makes fantastic monocular rangefinders, and offers several models with varying max distances. A used 1200 would be very reasonable ($2-300) and very accurate.
Bushnell offers some as well that I hear pretty good things about for shorter (under 1000 yards) distances.
July 02, 2017, 10:22 PM
jaaron11
I've been very happy with my Bushnell. Admittedly I use it more on the golf course than the range, but it's never failed in either instance. The farthest I've attempted to range a target is 500 yards, but it seems like it could go well beyond that.
ETA: My model is the Tour V3. It claims a range of 1,000 yards.This message has been edited. Last edited by: jaaron11,
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July 03, 2017, 06:16 AM
Blackmore
I picked up a lightly used Nikon ProStaff 550 for <$100 on eBay. That is more than adequate for my uses with our short northern New England distances. It is 6x which is about the most magnification I can handhold and keep it on the target I am ranging.
I bought this one some time ago before the SIG LRF's were widely available. It works fine. I have used it out to 1050 Yards. ON the stated distance courses, it was within 1 yard +/- of the known target distance.
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July 03, 2017, 09:38 AM
dewhorse
I picked up a Bushnell in Walmart for around $150, trying to find the model, it's similar to the DX1000 but is only good to 800M. Considering my longest shots are around 300m it has been good.
Haven't used it much since I worked up a range card for our hunting lease but it has worked just fine.
July 03, 2017, 11:57 AM
sigfreund
One thing I always caution people about rangefinders is that in my experience their maximum effective range ratings are usually dependent on having ideal reflectors for the laser. I have a higher priced unit that’s rated to 2500 meters, but I’ve found it difficult to get readings beyond 2000 yards even under ideal conditions. Depending on the target it can be a lot less. In addition, to get readings at maximum rated ranges it’s usually necessary to have the unit on a steady mount like a tripod or something similar. Holding rangefinders by hand when taking readings usually reduces their effective range significantly.
My point is that if we get an inexpensive rangefinder that’s rated only to the maximum range we might need it for, we may be disappointed.
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July 03, 2017, 01:05 PM
WARPIG602
quote:
Originally posted by sigfreund: One thing I always caution people about rangefinders is that in my experience their maximum effective range ratings are usually dependent on having ideal reflectors for the laser. I have a higher priced unit that’s rated to 2500 meters, but I’ve found it difficult to get readings beyond 2000 yards even under ideal conditions. Depending on the target it can be a lot less. In addition, to get readings at maximum rated ranges it’s usually necessary to have the unit on a steady mount like a tripod or something similar. Holding rangefinders by hand when taking readings usually reduces their effective range significantly.
My point is that if we get an inexpensive rangefinder that’s rated only to the maximum range we might need it for, we may be disappointed.
Ive noticed this as well. During hutning season, to kill time, I play "how far can range soemthing". Furthest to date, hand held with the Kilo 2000 was 1638. Not saying it could go furhter just that at distanace it requires larger objects to bounce off of.
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July 03, 2017, 04:28 PM
Anubismp
Sig Kilo series seems to be the best combination of features and price I've read up on.
July 03, 2017, 08:01 PM
Modern Day Savage
quote:
Originally posted by sigfreund: One thing I always caution people about rangefinders is that in my experience their maximum effective range ratings are usually dependent on having ideal reflectors for the laser. I have a higher priced unit that’s rated to 2500 meters, but I’ve found it difficult to get readings beyond 2000 yards even under ideal conditions. Depending on the target it can be a lot less. In addition, to get readings at maximum rated ranges it’s usually necessary to have the unit on a steady mount like a tripod or something similar. Holding rangefinders by hand when taking readings usually reduces their effective range significantly.
My point is that if we get an inexpensive rangefinder that’s rated only to the maximum range we might need it for, we may be disappointed.
I had a Bushnell Yardarge Pro rated for up to 500 yards and this has been my experience as well. The reflectivity of the target really makes all the difference as to how accurate the measurement is, and if there is something that is more reflective than the target nearby it can throw the range off.
I took it my rangefinder on my regular walks and, as you noted, ranged various targets and it wasn't hard to "miss" hand holding the unit. The issue is that you are not sure if the target you're aiming at is the range the unit is giving, or if it is pinging off another more reflective object nearby.
Still, I found that my unit got me in the ballpark.
July 03, 2017, 08:09 PM
LincolnSixEcho
I have a Redfield 600 and for $160 ish I think I paid, it's been great. I haven't tested it's limits though as I shoot usually sub 100 yds max.
July 04, 2017, 04:13 AM
Brett B
I've been using a Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC for hunting for about 5 years now. It's great for that use as its light and compact. I have used it to range reliably on non-reflective targets out to about 500 yards which is plenty for my hunting needs to date. It was ~$240 at the time I bought it.
I also have a Bushnell 1-Mile rangefinder for longer distances. Much larger and more expensive of course but I have used it to range out to 1200 yards successfully if it's mounted on a stable tripod.
I bought this one some time ago before the SIG LRF's were widely available. It works fine. I have used it out to 1050 Yards. ON the stated distance courses, it was within 1 yard +/- of the known target distance.
I have one of these as well and it is a lot of bang for the buck.
July 10, 2017, 11:58 AM
parabellum
Just wanted to let you guys know that forum member henryaz graciously gave me a Leupold rangefinder that he no longer uses. Henry also came through last year with an elusive AC adapter for my Sony radio.
Henry, how is it that you don't yet have a CUT? Even if you had not reached your ten year anniversary, you certainly qualify for one.
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July 10, 2017, 02:42 PM
henryaz
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Originally posted by parabellum: Henry, how is it that you don't yet have a CUT? Even if you had not reached your ten year anniversary, you certainly qualify for one.
Thanks for the thought, but I have a CUT. I requested it right after my 10th anniversary passed. It is sort of a stealth CUT, camouflaged so well you didn't even notice it I prefer to stay below the radar.
July 10, 2017, 02:49 PM
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hats off to Henry , you got to love most of those Arizonut's
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July 10, 2017, 02:56 PM
parabellum
quote:
Originally posted by henryaz: Thanks for the thought, but I have a CUT. I requested it right after my 10th anniversary passed. It is sort of a stealth CUT, camouflaged so well you didn't even notice it I prefer to stay below the radar.
I prefer to stay below the radar.