Leica 10 x 42 HD-B 300 LRF binoculars

[Eric B.]

After looking at monocular and binocular rangefinders for western hunting I feel binoculars make the most sense as I cause them for glassing as well as rangefinding.

Anf the LEICA HD-B 3000 seem to be the very best with the most features and great accuracy. The only sensor that don't haves a wind sensor. I wish they could pick up a Kestrel Bluetooth signal for this.

The feature I like best is the Micro SD card that can be removed and loaded (via your computer and a Leica website) with the ballistic data from several of your rifles or several cartridges for the same rifle.

No it is not an Applied Ballistics B. Litz generated ballistic engine but it is very good.

Eric B.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

• Perger-Porro Prism Configuration
• HDC Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Class 1 Eye-Safe IR Laser
• Displays Range in Yards or Meters
• 10-3000 Yard Metering Range
• Inclinometer Measures Relative Angle
• ABC Ballistic Compensation System
• Open-Bridge/Dual-Hinge Configuration
• Magnesium Alloy Chassis
• Large Center Focusing Knob

Optics

• Powerful 10x magnification allows for detailed observations of distant subjects
• 42mm objective lenses boost light gathering ability while ensuring the optical tubes remain thin for easier handling
• Perger-Porro prism optical design combines the rich depth of field of a Porro prism light path while maintaining the more compact straight-line optical tube of a roof prism, without the phase interference, to minimize light loss and internal diffraction
• HDC fully multi-coated system has abrasion-resistant and anti-reflection properties to protect exterior lens surfaces, and maximize light transmission with a natural neutral color fidelity and improved contrast
• Internal baffle system suppresses stray light for improved contrast
• Hydrophobic AquaDura coating on external optical surfaces allows dirt, dust, and fingerprints to be removed easily without leaving residue on the lens surfaces
• Ultra-wide 70° apparent angle of view helps to minimize the appearance of distracting hand-shake that is often associated with holding high-power optics, to present an immersive observational experience
• 374' field of view at 1000 yd

Laser Rangefinder Detail

• Class 1 eye-safe infrared laser
• Displays distance in yards or meters
• Range: 10 to 3000 yd (10 to 2742m)
• Accuracy, 10-550 yd: ±1 yd (1m)
• Accuracy, 550-1100 yd: ±2 yd (2m)
• Accuracy, 1100 yd +: ±0.5%
• Spot mode for range to single subject; Scan mode for continuous measurement to multiple or moving targets
• Metering time averages 0.5 seconds
• Integrated inclinometer measures the angle relative to the target
• Equivalent Horizontal Range (EHR) mode uses angle and range to calculate an adjusted horizontal distance to target for improved accuracy from 10 - 1200 yd (10-1100m)
• Four-digit LED overlay with auto-brightness adjustment
• Simple and intuitive two-button right-handed user interface
• Runs on one included CR2 battery

Advanced Ballistic Compensation System

• Combines data from rangefinder, inclinometer, temperature, and atmospheric pressure with installed ballistic curves to provide hold-over/-under compensation values
• Compensation values displayed as hold-over, adjusted distance to target (EHR), or MOA/mils for the number of clicks required on the riflescope turrets
• 12 pre-installed fixed ballistic curves based on the most popular round loads allows for easy ballistic drop compensation (BDC)
• Ballistic calculator on Leica website enables user to build custom curves for specific loads, save them to a microSD card, and load them onto the optic via its card slot