Best Angle Compensating Rangefinder

[hoshour]

What do you guys like for an angle-compensating rangefinder?

What is important to look for? I would use it for both archery and rifle.

I'm thinking about getting the Leupold RX-1000i TBR with DNA. It's about $350 on eBay and gets good reviews on Cabela's.

 

[shedhead]

I just got a Leica 1000-R to replace my CRF 900. I have had it out shooting a bit and playing with it, really liking it so far. I have never had a problem with my Leica 900. I needed one with angle compensation so I went with the 1000-R, mainly for archery hunting, but also for rifle hunting. Always reliable and optics are fantastic, seems to read faster than other brands I have used. I have played around with friends Leupolds and to be honest, I haven't liked them much. You can find the Leica demo models at Camerland for $530.

 

[Elkoholic307]

G7 BR2 is the best.

 

[WapitiBob]

I have a near brand new leupold 1000i tbr dna I am selling.

 

[BigSurArcher]

I can't say it's the "best" without having used them all, but after a couple years with my Leupold 1000i TBR/DNA, I remain really happy with it. Killed a 30" buck in NV at a hair over 350 at a strange angle- definitely helped there. An archery Blacktail at lets just say past 60, helped there. And a nice bear outside 400. I dial everything in with an MOA knob on my scope, so practice shooting has built a lot of confidence in that rangefinding unit.

The Leupold's optical quality is pretty good, although the newer Leicas are noticeably brighter and seem to offer a wider field of view (and feels lighter in the hand). Still not looking to change though.

One other thing I find impressive- It's pretty common to actually get readings of 900-1000 yards, unlike others I've had that seem to fall well short of the advertised number.

Todd

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I have the Vortex Ranger. Same here not sure how well it works yet in the field but it seems to work well with just messing around with it at the house.

 

[mgriffith80]

I really like my Bushnells Primo The Truth.

 

[Work2hunt]

I had a Leupold 1000i TBR and got rid of it. I am now using a Nikon Riflehunter 1000 and really like it after using it all last season deer hunting. Most of my use with the Riflehunter has been from a deer stand with ranges less than 100 yds. However, I have used it out to 450 yds on paper targets while shooting my rifles. Beyond that I haven't used any other models.

 

[Team Kabob]

I can't say it's the "best" without having used them all, but after a couple years with my Leupold 1000i TBR/DNA, I remain really happy with it. Killed a 30" buck in NV at a hair over 350 at a strange angle- definitely helped there. An archery Blacktail at lets just say past 60, helped there. And a nice bear outside 400. I dial everything in with an MOA knob on my scope, so practice shooting has built a lot of confidence in that rangefinding unit.

The Leupold's optical quality is pretty good, although the newer Leicas are noticeably brighter and seem to offer a wider field of view (and feels lighter in the hand). Still not looking to change though.

One other thing I find impressive- It's pretty common to actually get readings of 900-1000 yards, unlike others I've had that seem to fall well short of the advertised number.

Todd

What are you ranging at 900-1000yrds? Solid objects? What's the farthest on an animal you've had ranged?

Only reason I'm asking is I'm getting a new one. Gave my Bushnell 1000arc to my grandpa for crossbow hunting. It failed at rifle ranges; 225 max on a caribou. The rangefinder did fine in the Midwest archery hunting.

 

[nwwa huner]

I'm not a Nikon guy but was talked into the rifle hunter 1000. Love it. Can't remember how far I've got ranges though. Me, my dad, and my best friend are leupold guys and all have had problems with all leupold range finders. We don't use them any more.

 

[JNDEER]

I like a rangefinder that is small and compact. I wear mine in a front shirt pocket for archery hunting.

things I looked for when I purchased mine two years ago was how well they performed in store and if the store allowed it outside. How well it felt in hand and ease of use from programming it to just clicking to get the range.

When I checked them out at cabelas and bass pro the leupy tbr/dnawas top choice, however the warranty is not great. I choose the Vortex mainly because of the warranty. I am very hard on my gear, so that was a big concern for me. It does perform well for archery hunting (although the +/- 3 yards can suck) but can take forever to get a reading out past 400. I know that no matter what I do to the vortex and if I ever feel it is not performing well enough I can send it back and they will fix it.

 

[Boehunter]

Leica 1000-R or vortex would be my choice I've had the leica for a season it is fast and accurate, but for 150 dollars more then the vortex im not sure it is worth the money. Couple friends have the vortex ive played with them they are nice. glass qaulity isnt as good and they dont read as quick as the leica but i do like the clip that comes on the vortex both are small and comfortable to hold with the vortex being a tad smaller.

 

[hoshour]

I'm fairly price sensitive if I think the quality is in the ballpark with the more expensive models. That's why I bought a Zeiss Dialyt sample rather than a Swarovski. So, the Leica seems a little high for me. Sounds like the Nikon, the Vortex and the Leupold are the contenders.

Reviews on Cabela's say the Nikon has a problem ranging past 500 yards and oranges out in low light. Plus, its a little bigger.

The Leupold reviews say the gray display is harder to read and the optics are not as good but that it is fast and accurate.

The Vortex seems to have the best optics of these three, a small size and the best warranty.

 

[WapitiBob]

Leupold 1000i tbr has red display and is adjustable.

 

[Work2hunt]

The Nikon Riflehunter does orange out in low light so the Cabelas reviews are correct there. It hasn't been a problem for me, but I haven't tried it over long ranges in low light. I can't speak to the 500 yd issue. I know at 400-450 it has been able to range my rifle targets.

 

[Wild Country]

+1 on the TBR 1000 ....I have a similar set up as BSA and have absolutely nothing to complain about. I also range an airplane on a hunt once and got a reading over a thousand yards but have no idea if it was a true reading but it did pick it up for whatever that's worth!

 

[Edub]

I have the Nikon Rifle hunter 1000, has angle compensating button along with low light infra-red technology. SO far i love it and have used it for 2 years now on the same battery.

 

[JNDEER]

I'm fairly price sensitive if I think the quality is in the ballpark with the more expensive models. That's why I bought a Zeiss Dialyt sample rather than a Swarovski. So, the Leica seems a little high for me. Sounds like the Nikon, the Vortex and the Leupold are the contenders.

Reviews on Cabela's say the Nikon has a problem ranging past 500 yards and oranges out in low light. Plus, its a little bigger.

The Leupold reviews say the gray display is harder to read and the optics are not as good but that it is fast and accurate.

The Vortex seems to have the best optics of these three, a small size and the best warranty.

Vortex does "orange out" some in super low light as well.

 

[BowHunterJake]

Vortex does "orange out" some in super low light as well.

I had the same experience with the reticle in the vortex. lots of trouble in bright light. Also had trouble at ranges beyond 400. was great for morning and evening archery, but was not the right answer for me overall.

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[quicknick]

Just picked up the Vortex Ranger today and it seems to be pretty good just messing around with it around town. I think I will be pretty happy with it.