Budget range finders?

[missjordan]

The farthest for the Leica I got to range was like 1050. But for deer sized game in the 800s was the best. I really love it, I want to upgrade to the 1600 but there spendy. The only thing I don't like about it is the Leica struggles in moderate blizzard conditions to range. Haven't had too much of a problem in the bright sun, I think it does just fine.

 

[Tim McCoy]

The farthest for the Leica I got to range was like 1050. But for deer sized game in the 800s was the best. I really love it, I want to upgrade to the 1600 but there spendy. The only thing I don't like about it is the Leica struggles in moderate blizzard conditions to range. Haven't had too much of a problem in the bright sun, I think it does just fine.

Thank you for the info. Hate blizzards, hard to see anything at all. I'm going with the 1,000. Keep in mind the 1,600, as I understand it, lacks the angle comp for true horizontal distance on up or downhill shots. It does have some ballistic curve you have to do something with, I won't mess with that, I'm simple. If I am wrong, I'll be happy, as I'd rather have the extra range capability the 1,600 offers. If I did not hunt in the mountains, it would not matter, and I'd go with the 1,600.

 

[xphunter]

I used to own a 1600-Good LRF.
If I wanted LRF with sound ballistic software, capable of reading atmospheric conditions, with the ability to range further than most people are capable of hunting game at it would be the G7-BR2 LRF. It is the total package.
If you want a LRF that will range any further than anything out there, without the bells and whistles - Terrapin.

 

[Tim McCoy]

I used to own a 1600-Good LRF.
If I wanted LRF with sound ballistic software, capable of reading atmospheric conditions, with the ability to range further than most people are capable of hunting game at it would be the G7-BR2 LRF. It is the total package.
If you want a LRF that will range any further than anything out there, without the bells and whistles - Terrapin.

Thanks, but not interested in either, regardless of how capable they are. Mostly because I am not that capable. It would be fun to play with a Terrapin, just for giggles. Based on what I need, reliability, angle compensated ranges to at least 600' on deer sized game, seems the Leica 1,000 will fill the bill. The new Leupold 1,200 with TBR is tempting, but I do not know enough about it, it is too new.

 

[xphunter]

I understand.
I was just giving what I would consider the best of both worlds.

 

[missjordan]

I love to shoot long range as a hobby. I know the vortex rangefinders come with angle comp. but I believe the Leica's don't (i'm not 100% sure on that). At least I've never figured out how to use it on my rangefinder so thats why I think it doesn't exist. I would love some pointers on how to operate it if there is that option. As far as shooting I would love to practice out to 1300-1500 yards, hence the reason why I'd like to upgrade. But for right now the 1000 is perfectly great.

 

[xphunter]

There is a fun monthly field shoot about 30 minutes or so east of Missoula, that Gary Marbutt puts on. It is not every month, but the price is great for a days shooting from field positions. You don't need a LRF for this shoot. It is a par time per stage based on the number of targets and their distance. I have attended this shoot twice. I wish I was closer.

 

[CoHiCntry]

I love to shoot long range as a hobby. I know the vortex rangefinders come with angle comp. but I believe the Leica's don't (i'm not 100% sure on that). At least I've never figured out how to use it on my rangefinder so thats why I think it doesn't exist. I would love some pointers on how to operate it if there is that option. As far as shooting I would love to practice out to 1300-1500 yards, hence the reason why I'd like to upgrade. But for right now the 1000 is perfectly great.

I don't know which Leica you have but if it's the 1000-R, range something then keep looking at the number and the compensated angle will pop up in a couple seconds. Took me awhile to figure it out too. I hunted the whole season this year thinking the number it spit out WAS the angle compensated yardage! I found out you have to wait a couple seconds to see the compensated angle. Hopefully that makes sense?

 

[WapitiBob]

Leica is adding the -R engine to a bino for 2015. Finally a combo unit for archery, using cosine only.

 

[missjordan]

I don't know which Leica you have but if it's the 1000-R, range something then keep looking at the number and the compensated angle will pop up in a couple seconds. Took me awhile to figure it out too. I hunted the whole season this year thinking the number it spit out WAS the angle compensated yardage! I found out you have to wait a couple seconds to see the compensated angle. Hopefully that makes sense?

It does make sense, but another question I have is my Leica 1000 was the model before the "R" was stated on the unit. Do you still think it has the angle compensation built into the rangefinder?

 

[CoHiCntry]

It does make sense, but another question I have is my Leica 1000 was the model before the "R" was stated on the unit. Do you still think it has the angle compensation built into the rangefinder?

That I don't know, sorry...

 

[missjordan]

No problem. I was a little sad when they came out with the new model with the R, I'm crossing my fingers hoping i got the angle compensation. Will do some research tomorrow and see what I can come up with

 

[CoHiCntry]

No problem. I was a little sad when they came out with the new model with the R, I'm crossing my fingers hoping i got the angle compensation. Will do some research tomorrow and see what I can come up with

You should be able to tell real easy if you just range something, and keep looking at the displayed yardage. If it blinks in a couple seconds then that's the "corrected" yardage. Even if your not ranging at an angle it will still blink for a second then give the exact same yardage.

 

[eodmickelson]

Take a look at the Vortex Ranger. Might be rite in your price point and ability. Check with Hardstalk he sometimes has some used Vortex he can sell for less. He also is a dealer and can beat any prices you will find

Thank you for the info! I pm'd him and think the vortex is the way I'll go!

 

[missjordan]

There is a fun monthly field shoot about 30 minutes or so east of Missoula, that Gary Marbutt puts on. It is not every month, but the price is great for a days shooting from field positions. You don't need a LRF for this shoot. It is a par time per stage based on the number of targets and their distance. I have attended this shoot twice. I wish I was closer.

I really want to attend his shoots thus year. Didn't really work out for me last year so I'm crossing my fingers I can attend one this spring

 

[xphunter]

Here is the link.
http://www.marbut.com/Rifle/

 

[Retterath]

Leica is adding the -R engine to a bino for 2015. Finally a combo unit for archery, using cosine only.

Do u know what they are going to cost. Im looking for a bino/combo with angle comp in them. but i want the ange comp to work when under a 100 yards

 

[roknHS]

Anyone consider the Bushnell Tactical 1 mile range finder?

 

[Retterath]

i was looking at the bushnell arc. they said they have angle comp from 16 yards to 1700 yards. Has any one used one of these and how much bigger are they in size compared to the leica 1600. Would they be tough to range with one hand for bowhunters.
http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Tactical-202421-1-Mile-Rangefinder/dp/B00IID3PC6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1421546606&sr=8-4&keywords=bushnell+rangefinder+arc

 

[xphunter]

Anyone consider the Bushnell Tactical 1 mile range finder?

I'm sorry I've never used one of those