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Posted: 9/26/2007 7:06:48 AM EDT
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I need a range-finder that is good to 500 yards. I am new to precision shooting so any help/suggestions/info would be greatly appreciated. This will be used with a .223 rifle. I am thinking 500 yards should be pretty sufficient on the range finder. I am also on a budget so I don't want to go too crazy on this. I am building a precision AR and only need enough accuracy in the range-finder to be able to dial in close enough to hit pumkins at 500 yards. Thanks guys. |
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LEICA .the only name under accurate rangefinders in my book. mike ps - fwiw, I used my LRF 800 while in New Mexico few weeks back and it gave me several accurate readings of 863 and 867 yards from cliffs across ravines a number of times while 4-wheeling 'round the boonies - well in excess of the 800 yard stated range of the device. Leica is the only rangefinder I've seen that exceeds one's ranging expectations consistently, (and yes I've seen and used both the 900 and the 1200) |
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I have a Bushnell rangefinder that works. It is rated to 500 yards, but I usually have a hard time scanning anything more than 400 yards away. Under that, it works fine. One time it did scan a buffalo 570 yards away. It is pretty accurate, but the optics have really degraded and they were not great to beging with. They are no Leica for sure, but they do the job for the range. I have had it for like five or six year and have not had any reliability problems. For hunting I'd want something with better optics, but for the range it would be OK. Natchez has some Bushnell and refurb Nikon rangefinders on sale right now at pretty substantial discounts. For example, they have a 1,000 yard Bushnell for $199: www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=BH201000. |
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Most of them will work in good conditions to 500 yards. A longer-rated LRF will range further than a shorter-rated one in sub-optimal ranging conditions, however. My recommendation for 500 and under is to find a used Leica 1200. If you need to range 700-1500+ look at the Swarovski. |
| I recently ditched my Nikon 600 for a Swarovski. For whatever reason, the Nikon got to where it wouldn't acquire a target past about 150 yards. The Swarovski is a pure joy to use....super quality glass, and effortless ranging. It is also 8x30 versus 6x20; the downside is that the Swaro's aren't particular inexpensive. |
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