Rangefinders, wanting something better.

[woodlandshooter]

I have a Bushy One Mile. It jas served me well.

However, I want something that can do more.

Would like accurate ranging to 3000 yards, and more magnification than 7x.

binos are also something i would like as they are easier to spot ans scan with.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

I hope you brought your checkbook... 3k yards on a non-reflective/overly large target isn't cheap.

 

[woodlandshooter]

Yeah, that is what i figured.

 

[woodlandshooter]

I hear the new rangefinding binos from Vortex work well

 

[HogsLife]

I have the Zeiss Victory RF’s in a 10x42. Really like them. Not sure if you’ll get to 3k though. I’ve hit 2500 pretty regularly on rocks and such. Glass is amazing, and the ballistic program, angle compensation etc works out to as far as you can Range. They are pricey at $3400+ but i got a set off of Euro Optics Demo list for $2200. LNIB condition.

Here’s a video that goes through some of the features.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

How about the Leica Geovid 10x42 HD-B 3000 Rangefinder Binocular?

 

[Fred @ Bison Tactical]

I have used a lot of different rangefinders over the years. Leica, Sig, Vectronix and Steiner.

I lean mostly towards combining my Binoculars and Rangefinders. The absolute best I have used (and the ones recommended by Nick V) are the Steiner M830R 1535nm. I have ranged over 8000 yards with these binoculars, however the extreme distance isn't actually the best part, I always get back an accurate range on targets in competition at shorter distances. The down side, is they are very expensive - but come with a lifetime warranty.

If you can find one, the older Vectronix units are very good (Terrapin, PLRF15, PLRF25 (again very expensive), but the warranty sucks.

If you can't afford the above, Leica Geovid HD-R's or HD-B's are the next step down, and the new SIG BDX Rangefinding binoculars have me very interested.

 

[northshorelumber]

Fred, have you had an opportunity to get your hands on the Sig BDX bino's if so what did you think.

 

[Covertnoob5]

I hear the new rangefinding binos from Vortex work well

For 3k yards? ??? they might hit a house at that distance but trying to get them to hit a non reflective, good luck. No cheap way to that kind of consistent yardage.

 

[WeisGuy]

New leicas would fit the bill great glass and solid laser

 

[Fred @ Bison Tactical]

I have used a lot of different rangefinders over the years. Leica, Sig, Vectronix and Steiner.

I lean mostly towards combining my Binoculars and Rangefinders. The absolute best I have used (and the ones recommended by Nick V) are the Steiner M830R 1535nm. I have ranged over 8000 yards with these binoculars, however the extreme distance isn't actually the best part, I always get back an accurate range on targets in competition at shorter distances. The down side, is they are very expensive - but come with a lifetime warranty.

If you can find one, the older Vectronix units are very good (Terrapin, PLRF15, PLRF25 (again very expensive), but the warranty sucks.

If you can't afford the above, Leica Geovid HD-R's or HD-B's are the next step down, and the new SIG BDX Rangefinding binoculars have me very interested.

-- No, and I skipped SHOT this year. I have heard good things about them, and have some on order, but no hands on yet, so I can't personally comment on them.