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Posted: 5/11/2011 4:38:44 PM EDT

I am in the market for a range finder and know absolutely nothing about them. Which brands/models are good and what should I be looking for?

Do you guys have any recommendations? I would like to keep it under $3-400 if I can.

Thanks

Posted: 5/11/2011 4:40:23 PM EDT

[#1]

I have a Leupold TBR-1000. It works well and I can recommend it, very intuitive to operate.

Posted: 5/11/2011 5:01:49 PM EDT

[#2]

I have a Bushnell yardage pro sport and Leopold RX1000. Both work well for lots of stuff, but it depends on what you are going to use them for. I had to jump up to the Leo when I couldn't range a deer at 300yds with the Bushy. Once I started reading up on them more, the Leo will only range animals at 600yds

Posted: 5/12/2011 3:13:47 AM EDT

[#3]

bump for morning crew

Posted: 5/12/2011 3:23:48 AM EDT

[#4]

Only $3000.

Convenient enough to operate barefoot, apparently.

Posted: 5/12/2011 3:29:38 AM EDT

[#5]

Leica. You can find them second hand for around $400.

Posted: 5/12/2011 3:30:34 AM EDT

[#6]

Leica LRF 900 works for me. Not manufactured any longer, feels just about perfect in my hands.

Posted: 5/12/2011 3:35:04 AM EDT

[#7]

Either Nikon or Leupold. Both have ones for $300~ & both are good for out to around 400 yards. beyond that, you'll need to bump up to the $500 models.

I own the Nikon & couldn't be happier. Shop Optics Planet dot com for pricing.

Posted: 5/12/2011 4:17:23 AM EDT

[#8]

I'd go with a second hand leica or save up for a new one, I used to be a huge leupold fan until I got one of their RX-III rangefinders, the "made in china" shows. It want even range a big white building past 700, the leica 1200 on the other hand is the only range finder I've used that will rangefather than advertised, 1352 to be exact, on a tree line. I've also ranged deer at 750 with it. However it has it's drawbacks, like whatever fuckwhit designer at leica decided it didn't need a tripod mounting insert, because while I love it's size it's awkwardness to get stable hurts it at longer distance.

Also, ive been hearing good things about bushels new LRF Binos, I think their about 400 to 500

Posted: 5/13/2011 7:07:31 AM EDT

[#9]

Thanks for the help. I will need to look into the Leica Range Finders.

It might be better to spend a little more.

Posted: 5/13/2011 7:13:05 AM EDT

[#10]

The balllistic angle compensated ones are nice. They will read to you the equivalent horizonal distance for up and down angled shots, so you will know the correct holdover or adjustment for up and down angled shots.

Posted: 5/13/2011 7:29:57 AM EDT

[#11]

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I'd go with a second hand leica or save up for a new one, I used to be a huge leupold fan until I got one of their RX-III rangefinders, the "made in china" shows. It want even range a big white building past 700, the leica 1200 on the other hand is the only range finder I've used that will rangefather than advertised, 1352 to be exact, on a tree line. I've also ranged deer at 750 with it. However it has it's drawbacks, like whatever fuckwhit designer at leica decided it didn't need a tripod mounting insert, because while I love it's size it's awkwardness to get stable hurts it at longer distance.

Also, ive been hearing good things about bushels new LRF Binos, I think their about 400 to 500

+1000 for Leica.

Posted: 5/13/2011 3:35:30 PM EDT

[#12]

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I have a Leupold TBR-1000. It works well and I can recommend it, very intuitive to operate.

Me 2, try one and you will be convinced.

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