Laser range finder

Brian5

Hi guys any recommendations for a laser range finder?anyone have the bushnell 1600 arc lrf?

Vegeta

Haven't used that RF but my Leica one functions very well so that is my recommendation.

Brian5

leica seem very popular?

Vegeta

The Leica are really good.

I had a cheap Bushnell one first and it was terrible, barely functional.

I have used a more expensive Bushnell though, think it was a Bushnell Pro 1000 (big item), and it was also very good so my advice is try the exact model you are thinking of buying and make sure it has a good warranty.

declan1980

I agree with Vegeta. Leica are the job

rabbit assassin

I have an old Nikon one thats on its last legs, the display is barely visable even with brand new batteries. She has served me well. Im trying to get the boss man to get me one and he said he can get a Hawke 600m for €160 or a 1000m for €200 are they any good ? How much would the leica start at?

cushcam

rabbit assassin wrote: »

I have an old Nikon one thats on its last legs, the display is barely visable even with brand new batteries. She has served me well. Im trying to get the boss man to get me one and he said he can get a Hawke 600m for €160 or a 1000m for €200 are they any good ? How much would the leica start at?

i have the 600m hawke rangefinder, it suits my needs perfectly and always ranges the distance quickly once you're not shaking like a leaf. i can't comment on how good it would be under a lamp though as i only use it during daylight hours but i figured if it wasn't good enough for my use i could always sell it on and not lose a tonne of money on it

Brian5

Vegeta wrote: »

The Leica are really good.

I had a cheap Bushnell one first and it was terrible, barely functional.

I have used a more expensive Bushnell though, think it was a Bushnell Pro 1000 (big item), and it was also very good so my advice is try the exact model you are thinking of buying and make sure it has a good warranty.

Ya I like the look f the bushnell arc 1600 it seems to be top of the range piece of kit...there's plenty of smaller bushnells but I'd need to be seeing deer at 500,600 meters out ya know...

zeissman

Most of the cheaper rangefinders work fine but its the quality of the optics that let them down.
If you are going to be ranging deer at dawn and dusk buy a leica or a zeiss.

Brian5

zeissman wrote: »

Most of the cheaper rangefinders work fine but its the quality of the optics that let them down.
If you are going to be ranging deer at dawn and dusk buy a leica or a zeiss.

Thanks zeissman what kind of range does the leica get?are they pricey?

FISMA

The problem with range finders is that you're coupling two expensive fields: electronics and optics.

There are plenty of great scopes out there that won't break the bank, not so with rangefinders.

I currently have the Leica 1600 and have received readings past 1600yards on large reflective surfaces. It is a great piece of technology and I would recommend them. They only problem is the cost. Expect to pay...

What do you want to do with it? If you're into hunting the Leica 1200 or even lesser should do the trick.

Brian5

FISMA wrote: »

The problem with range finders is that you're coupling two expensive fields: electronics and optics.

There are plenty of great scopes out there that won't break the bank, not so with rangefinders.

I currently have the Leica 1600 and have received readings past 1600yards on large reflective surfaces. It is a great piece of technology and I would recommend them. They only problem is the cost. Expect to pay...

What do you want to do with it? If you're into hunting the Leica 1200 or even lesser should do the trick.

Ya I got a great Konus pro scope for 600 euros it simply does not miss and does thesame job as a schmidt and bender pm 2,ya what kind of money is the leica 1600?id be usin it for long range deer shooting...

FISMA

Brian5 wrote: »

Ya I got a great Konus pro scope for 600 euros it simply does not miss and does thesame job as a schmidt and bender pm 2,ya what kind of money is the leica 1600?id be usin it for long range deer shooting...

I think I would recommend the 1200. Long ranges for deer shooting are not much for modern range finders.

The 1600 has extras like temperature, pressure, and slope compensation. It's a bit much for me - I don't use all of the functions.

I paid around $800 in the states.

I would look at some Leica 900's, if they are still available.

Brian5

FISMA wrote: »

Brian5 wrote: »

Ya I got a great Konus pro scope for 600 euros it simply does not miss and does thesame job as a schmidt and bender pm 2,ya what kind of money is the leica 1600?id be usin it for long range deer shooting...

I think I would recommend the 1200. Long ranges for deer shooting are not much for modern range finders.

The 1600 has extras like temperature, pressure, and slope compensation. It's a bit much for me - I don't use all of the functions.

I paid around $800 in the states.

I would look at some Leica 900's, if they are still available.

big money...what price is the 1200?

zeissman

There is a leica 1200 yard rangefinder in the for sale section for 370 euro.
thats a good price.