Re: Vortex Ranger 1000 Rangefinder
Well my local shop final got some of these in last week and I couldn't resist trying one for the price.
Today I took it out and got some real time with it. My first impression of the RF was great. Seams to be built rugged enough for regular use in the field, hunting or at the range anyway. Glass is clear with a very crisp image. All the built in features for the cost is awesome.
Sadly however it didn't range worth a darn past 300 yards. Wood, steel, people out to 300 this guy picked up the range perfect first try. Anything past that it seemed almost incapable of. I tried to range a 10'x10' wooden shed at 500 and this was with a tripod. It took almost two dozen tries to get a reading.
Next was a steel shipping container at around 560. Same result.
Just for reference, all this was done mid afternoon, 90 degree temp, full sun, 10-15 mph wind on a tripod.
If your shooting archery or 22's, then I'd say go for it. Unfortunately I can't even see myself using this RF for a average hunt or even a rifle comp. It will be going back to the store this week.
