Ive played with lots of cheaper range finders, not that they were in the $1800 new price range like the terrapin, all just $800 and under.Looking for a good rangefinder and from my reading here, this one look great. Any bad reviews? Also any good place to buy a new one?
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The older leica my buddy has is DARK, but its 6yo and dated tech. I would want to look through one first.Hmm maybe the Leica Geovid 3200.com would be a better choice at this price point. Was looking at the Wilcox raptar but i guess it does not have angle/height built in.
I recommend them. The glass is excellent. My only complaint is that I'd prefer a 12x or 15x option.Hmm maybe the Leica Geovid 3200.com would be a better choice at this price point. Was looking at the Wilcox raptar but i guess it does not have angle/height built in.
Any issues with pairing to a Kestrel 5700 4DOF? I have seen threads with issues on all of them.
I would absolutely agree with this. The added feature I like is that it "talks" to my Kestrel. One button push on the Terrapin, and the Kestrel has the range.The laser is smaller than most anything sub $2k.
I’ve used all the sig, vortex, and leica products. The newest leica is the only one that can hit targets as consistently as the terrapin. Sig and vortex all come up short when ranging small or very far targets. At most matches there’s always a target or two guys can’t hit with their stuff and I’m able to hit it on first try.
When paired with a garmin AB, the combo is just about perfect for matches or hunting.
The single button is slightly inconvenient. But you just hold it to go into scan mode and not worry with the menu. I do wish there was also a button press combo that would turn the power off and on.
Unless you’re looking for an all in one bino/lrf, if you can afford the terrapin and you’ll use it often, you’ll likely be happy with it.
Attach some metal to that 'yote!After having 2 range finders not being able to range a coyote at 700 yards or 350 yards(no idea what the fuck happened) i went with the next option. We will see if it does the trick or is an expensive mistake.
Hope to this weekend or maybe tonight, got a couple of road trips through very rural areas and a halo lr strapped up top my ar .Attach some metal to that 'yote!
Are you talking about the LRF (3500) or the binos (3200)?The newest leica is the only one that can hit targets as consistently as the terrapin.
I’m pretty sure the Raptar does include angleHmm maybe the Leica Geovid 3200.com would be a better choice at this price point. Was looking at the Wilcox raptar but i guess it does not have angle/height built in.
Are you talking about the LRF (3500) or the binos (3200)?
Do you usually use it freehand or do you have it mounted to a tripod?The 3500 is the one I had. It’s return us faster than terrapin and the beam is the same size. That being said, I personally had better luck on first round ranges with the terrapin.
Do you usually use it freehand or do you have it mounted to a tripod?
I have a cheap LRF but it works remarkably well when mounted to my RRS tripod. Much better than free hand
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Have you heard any plausible explanation why there is an issue between Garmin and Leica
Bluetooth incompatibilityAs far as what issue?
Bluetooth incompatibility
But does it show 0m on the Garmin AB watch if the Terrapin doesn't get a reading?It’s pretty easy to get a range in scan mode. I do it all the time with the garmin AB watch
But does it show 0m on the Garmin AB watch if the Terrapin doesn't get a reading?
Its easy to test, just fire the laser into the sky.
I also had a T-X that wouldn't register or update. I was told to return it for a new unit. Eurooptic sent me a shipping label and said they would send me a new unit when they received mine. I told them I would hold on to it until after first season Antelope this coming weekend. So they just sent the new unit in advance so I didn't have to wait. Pretty awesome customer service.
I owned that Terripan for 2 years. After owning an older Terripan. Everything said above about the interface, reduced range, BT connection to the 5700 is true, but in my eyes it's the best thing going right now. I used that T-X and 5700 mounted next to each other for every match, hunting, and pretty much anything with a rifle. Combining the HUD with that combo is really trick. I pretty much lase every target at matches. I started because MDs were using crappy LRFs and giving questionable ranges, but then it became habit. And then it just became the easiest way to enter a range in the Kestrel. I'm really looking forward to linking the T-X with the Garmin watch.
All that said, if someone came out with a 10 or 12x Bino with as good a laser and a reticle I would like to try that.
Same. Frequently get questionable ranges or “I think it’s xxx yds” after ranging with their lrf. Not confident at all.
But the t-x is very reliable and I’m very confident with its ranging.
I've read/heard that the 5700X has better BT capability. True?The kestrel BT sucks. No two ways about it. I’ve had issues with leica and terrapin connections. Now that I use garmin watch, connection is great with devices.
Most of the issues you hear about come from kestrel connection. I don’t personally know anyone who keeps anything connected to their kestrel reliably.
I've read/heard that the 5700X has better BT capability. True?
What are you doing for wind? Just calling it? I’m just curious as I’m looking for a solid setup. Love the idea of the Garmin watch. It’s a shame it doesn’t pair better with the Kestrels.No idea. I haven’t tried one. And currently I use the garmin AB watch + terrapin as my primary dope. My 5700 elite is now my backup. So I have no current plans to try a 5700x.
What are you doing for wind? Just calling it? I’m just curious as I’m looking for a solid setup. Love the idea of the Garmin watch. It’s a shame it doesn’t pair better with the Kestrels.
I don’t disagree with you. I was able to get on steel on my second shot at 1000 yards a couple of weekends ago. But, I wouldn’t complain about getting first round hits at that range, either. Just need more practice.I only use kestrel for wind on very high wind or very switchy days (even when I used kestrel as my primary data).
Needing a wind meter for most wind calls is a crutch that many people have fallen into.