Which Rangefinder?
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tdub24
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My Leupold RX-600 has done me well. Been wanting to upgrade to the RX -1200i just for the extra distance even though I do not plan on shooting past 400. I know a lot of folks are using the rangefinding binoculars. I would go that route but already have high dollar binocs and can not justify getting a new pair.
Oh, and it has the True Ballistic Range for the steep shots.
Oh, and it has the True Ballistic Range for the steep shots.
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TimberJunkie
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I was set on getting a Leica. But after one of my good friends had one stop working after two seasons, like a refused to honor the warranty. I am Not sure how often this happens but to me it was a red flag, however I do believe they are the best rangefinder and not much more money than the others. With that said I opted for the vortex Ranger. I used it this year on a mule deer hunt in Eastern Oregon and it works great. There is some talk about the warranty for the vortex rangefinder. I talk to a rep from vortex and he assured me that it has the same lifetime warranty as the rest of their products. I also think that Leopold is it good choice I would stay away from Bushnell
CoHiCntry
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Musket Man
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Colorado Cowboy
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Depends on your budget and how you want to use it.
I have one of the bino/RF combo that I really like. First I am a rifle hunter only and wanted to carry one set of optics. My wife bought me a Swaro combo several years ago that has served me well. It has met all my expectations and needs. Optics are crystal clear and RFs out to 1000 yds and more. I have never had any problems with it altho it can use batteries if you use it a lot, so I always carry a couple of spares.
I have one of the bino/RF combo that I really like. First I am a rifle hunter only and wanted to carry one set of optics. My wife bought me a Swaro combo several years ago that has served me well. It has met all my expectations and needs. Optics are crystal clear and RFs out to 1000 yds and more. I have never had any problems with it altho it can use batteries if you use it a lot, so I always carry a couple of spares.
mntnguide
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I have zeiss RF binos...but also have a Leupold 1200i with angle comp...I use it for bow hunting and one handed quick use when i dont want to move around much..Light, compact and instant readouts. Great little rangefinder
Not sure their warrantee states, but I thought Leica was fair with me. I have an old 800 yard model, 10+ years old, maybe more. Still works great, but I compared it's readings to two other RF's, found out it reads a bit short. Emailed Leica to see what the cost to correct would be, they said too old to consider repairs, but I can send it in and get a new 1,000 for 350 or the 1,600 for 450. Seemed pretty fair to me. Don't think you can go wrong with any of the brands mentioned so far. If I did not have this offer from Leica, I'd probably get the new Leupold 1,200.
tim
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I have an older leica, really nice and works well. I just got a leupold rx-100 tbr. I like it. I don't know if the quality is the same as the leica, but no regrets on the leupold.
missjordan
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I have both the Leica 1000 and the vortex 1000 and I would buy the Leica a thousand times again over the vortex. I can only get the vortex to range 600 yards at its max and the Leica I've gotten it to range close to 1200 on a good large target. Spend the money on a good range finder it's worth every penny
HuskyMusky
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I bought a Leupold 2 years ago,
I was between Leupold and Vortex, I liked the leica I think but was out of my price range, after handling the vortex, I quickly liked the leupold.
It's funny how sometimes you read up on stuff and think, oh I'm going with brand A, and then you handle it and hate it.
I was between Leupold and Vortex, I liked the leica I think but was out of my price range, after handling the vortex, I quickly liked the leupold.
It's funny how sometimes you read up on stuff and think, oh I'm going with brand A, and then you handle it and hate it.
Horsenhike
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After this falls antelope hunt my wife and I realized we couldn't estimate range in the field worth a dang. I found a Leupold RX-600 in like new condition for $100 in a local pawnshop. Would prefer a Leica, but this one seems reliable out as far as we have any business shooting.
One more thing off the list.
One more thing off the list.
