Rifle Scopes range finder recomendations

[RL15]

I am wanting to get a decent one for hunting, 600 - 1000 yd
capability would be nice. Which ones hold up and are accurate,
which ones to stay away from.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

 

[wirehand]

Re: range finder recomendations

Looks like you have been here long enough to have learned the search function.

 

[RL15]

Re: range finder recomendations

I just typed in range finder on the search section and no help.
Maybe my google foo is not good.
If you dont have any helpfull information then, dont post anything on my thread, just move on to where you are needed.

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: range finder recomendations

if under 1000yds the leica , zeiss, and swaro will all work just fine. if you want the best rangefinder get the swaro it will range out to 2000yds in good conditions. both of the other 2 are good also, but the leica is the most compact but not as good at long rangefinding as the other 2.

just my .02cents and some say it isn't worth that.

 

[MitchInOR]

Re: range finder recomendations

My Leica 1200 scan works pretty good. Ranges to 800yds easy. Past that it might take a couple tries. I ranged about 1225 yards once, but don't count on that happening often.

Here is a better search engine:

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[Maple One]

Re: range finder recomendations

I have a Swaro and I'm very happy with it.

You can type this on Google to get more info:

rangefinder site:snipershide.com

 

[RL15]

Re: range finder recomendations

Thanks, that is what I needed to start to narrow down the feild.

 

[wirehand]

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[Buster]

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[RL15]

Re: range finder recomendations

Thanks for the link, you could have done that on your first post, and I would have enjoyed that reading yesterday.

 

[NJS]

Re: range finder recomendations

I have been using a Leica LRF 1200 for years and it's a fantastic unit... the new CRF is waterproof, smaller and fits in a shirt pocket. The Leica is my next optics purchase! NJS

 

[camp carnage]

Re: range finder recomendations

oh goody, another opportunity to brag about my Leica Vector IV

 

[96C]

Re: range finder recomendations

I have a Bushnell Elite 1500 ARC that works OK... It lacks out past 800yds in field conditions generally but the angle display and true ballistic range make up for that most of the time.

I'm considering an upgrade but for the time being this is a good piece of kit. Fairly cheap off ebay USA.

 

[k2peaker]

Re: range finder recomendations

My experience with the Zeiss LRF has been good as well. Good optics, bright, good ergonomics, quick ranging, nice reticle.
It has been reliable out to 1100 yds for me. And, look to the SH vendors as you can find a decent price (LibertyOptics, CLNY, etc.). At a recent match, I was side-by-side with a buddy ranging prairie-dog size targets (and IPSC locator targets) from 200-425 yards. Buddy was using Geovids. We were getting the exact readings on each and every target. At 425 yds, the dogs (Titmice at that range) were a tad small to range consistently with 8x. The Zeiss's seemed to be quicker on the read.

I have no doubt the the Swaro does range farther. Typical price/performance tradeoff. Is increased ranging distance of the Swaro (well beyond 1000 yds) worth $200-$300 to you?
No experience with the non-Geovid Leicas (I love their binos though). The Zeiss get me to the ranges that I shoot in competition or practice so good enough.