Best Angle Compensating Rangefinder

[Retterath]

Leica is top notch and has great glass and the best rangefinder on the market in my opinion.

 

[southernidahohunter]

I use the Nikon Riflehunter 1000 and it works reasonably well. It will range deer size or larger animals out to about 700 yards, and I have ranged large white rocks at 894, but that is the farthest I could get it to range. It does have a very difficult time with brushy terrain, sometimes not ranging past 200 yards unless you can find a stump or rock. Overall though, it has been a good purchase and I will continue to use it.

 

[shedhead]

I have had a the Leica CRF 900 and now the 1000. The 900 would read out to 999 yards without much problem. I have gotten my 1000 to read to 1080 so far. Leica's are the only rangefinder I have tried that will read past the advertised yardage, I have heard that the Swaro will do the same, but never had one to try. Both my Leica's have been demo models and look brand new, best way to save a few bucks imo.

 

[swampokie]

600$ vs my old lady...That's a lot a money!...Just kiddn!

You won't have those kind of problems with a Leica, I'd bet my wife and kids on that!!

 

[In God We Trust]

I have used both the Vortex and Leupold, I now own the Vortex. I think both are great products for the money.

 

[HuskyMusky]

I'm between;

Bushnell G-Force DX
Leupold 1000i TBR w/DNA
and maybe some Nikon suggestion?

I have an old one of the earlier rangefinders by Nikon, while big by today's standards the thing is SOLID!

This will primarily be used for bowhunting, but now they include ballistic info etc... mils, moa, inches, I'm leaning towards that Bushnell but haven't read or heard many reviews about it.

My dad years ago got a Leupold and it seemed pretty junky compared to even my earlier Nikon.

Anyone have a Nikon to recommend for a bowhunter who would like to use it on rifle game too?
or a review of that Bushnell?

Thanks.

 

[Shooter09]

Leica CRF 1000 or 1600 are without a doubt the best hand held range finders I have ever used. The optic is better than anything else I have tried and the rangefinder will give readouts beyond what is advertised. If you are going to use a hand held range finder as opposed to a rangefinding binocular-there is no comparison.

 

[marcofran1989]

hey hoshour, I'm using vortex ranger 1000, its awesome... I think this is the best in cheap rate. You can check the review of it before purchase.

 

[rcfireninja]

Vortex ranger 1500. I used leupold, bushnell and halo before this one. Vortex was hands down better then they were. No knowledge of Leica or sig sauer


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[RICMIC]

This technology is quickly evolving, so I don't think that you can do a fair comparison between the newest models and what is even a few years old. I have owned Nikons, Bushnell, and Leupold. The latest model is the Leupold 1000 TBR, and I have no reason to upgrade from there as it was stellar on my recent WY elk hunt. They are getting better (and cheaper), but I wouldn't want to do without the TBR (True Ballistic Range), as it made the difference on a 550 yard shot (480 yard TBR).

 

[mnhoundman]

FYI! Don't ever buy the leupold rx600 was a good price and that's about it. Not sure if I can even get 250 yds from it, ok for archery, but definitely not out west, so may as well get a different one.

 

[DRUSS]

Kind of glad this got bumped up. Was planning on upgrading my laser and binoculars this year. Currently using leica 1000. Which i really like, just would like the angle compensation past 600yds for target shooting this spring and summer. Probably just get the newest version.

 

[tim]

I also have not been impressed with my leopold angle compensating rangefinder. It just does not seem to give me range distances. my old leica circa 2000, was a much better range finder.

 

[WapitiBob]

Sig Kilo is the top dog now.

 

[Winchester]

I know this thread is old, but if we're still discussing I have the Leica 1600-R and it's great.

 

[mnhoundman]

Sig Kilo is the top dog now.

Pretty reasonably priced to!
I bought a whiskey 3 sig rifle scope this year, seems pretty darn nice to me!

 

[marcofran1989]

Easy to use. Battery life lasted about 6 months. I only golf about 3 times a month but a replacement battery is easy to find at Walmart. This is what the average golfer trying to get better needs, takes the guess out of shot distance and saves about 4 strokes a game. Compact and the case is well made. Case has a loop to put your belt through it but I do not like phones or items on my hips while I am playing. I just loop it through the bag holder on the cart and its ready to use on my next shot. Great product for the money.

 

[DanPickar]

Sig are the best. They give the fastest readout from any rangefinder I've tested. I heard they are Gen 3 lasers but can't find anything on the website stating so.

 

[packer58]

I'm very happy with my Sig Kilo 2000, although I have on and off issues with the battery cap not making a good connection. I understand Sig is aware of this issue and will take care of it under warranty. Now that were getting into the off season i'll send it in for the upgrade.

 

[mcseal2]

I have the Leica Geovid 10x42 HD-B binos and have been very impressed with both the glass and rangefinder. These are coming down in price and well worth a look if a guy wants both in one unit.

I've never had an issue with either not being great. I do replace the battery every fall no matter if it needs it or not. I don't want it to fail on a hunt I spent way more than a battery to go on. The battery I take out goes along in the truck just in case.