Quality rangefinder?

[GOODWIN]

Now having had 3 "cheap" rangefinders...2 bushnell and a Wildgame POS...I'm ready to fork over the $$$ for a quality rangefinder. What do you long range guys rely on? Really looking in the mid-range I guess you'd say. Compacts are nice but a lot I read claims they are tough to hold steady at longer ranges. Thoughts? Looking to accurately range up to say 800 yds assuming I get proficient at shooting up to that distance.

 

[mr.big]

Leica 1600
Leupold RX1200I

and the absolute best Vectronics Terrapin

 

[Vermin93]

Camofire recently had the Leica CRF Rangemasters on sale for 20% off. I went with the CRF 1000-R because it's better equipped for bowhunting and 1000 yard ranging is plenty far for me. I'm planning to do a lot of Western hunts over the next 10 years, so I decided to buy once and cry once.

They may still have some in stock. Shoot them an e-mail if you're interested.

http://www.camofire.com/forum/hunting-deals/leica-crf-rangemaster-1600-b-rangefinder

Here's some rangefinder ratings to consider:

http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/hunting/2014/04/rangefinders-gear-test-review

 

[vonb]

I have the older Leica LRF 1200. The best I've been able to range is 1178 yards. The keys in the smaller range finders is a steady hold (think tripod). Including what Mr. Big said, I'd also consider the Swarovski and Zeiss rangefinders. The sweet spot in pricing is going to be somewhere around $600-$1,000.

 

[280longshot]

Leica 900 scan, it's an older unit but simply the best I've ever used. I'm sure the newer Leica work extremely well.

 

[elknturkey]

I have the Leica 1000r and couldn't be happier. Great glass and love the red display.

 

[GOODWIN]

http://www.camofire.com/forum/hunting-d ... angefinder

Looks like decent deal on the 1600. Think I should stay awY from the compact models? Noticed this one doesn't have the tripod adapter.

 

[Deer Assassin]

leica crf 1000

 

[user 14220]

Been using a Leica for about 12 years. Not sure of the brands I owned before then but always had problems getting them to read. The Leica gives me a reading first time 99.9% of the time.

 

[KPH]

A few years ago when I checked into the Leica had no warranty or even repair. I bought a Swarovski and have been well pleased it is good for long distance.

 

[.444 Marlin]

To each their own but I landed a deal off ebay on a used Nikon Prostaff 3 550yd for $62. super clear, fast ranging and ranges in 1/2 yard increments.

 

[280longshot]

A few years ago when I checked into the Leica had no warranty or even repair. I bought a Swarovski and have been well pleased it is good for long distance.

I've had mine for 15yrs, no problems.


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[vixty]

I have a redfield and its had no issues considering the price compared to a leupold.

 

[GOODWIN]

Thanks guys...plan to go to cabbalas here this wkd to look at some of them.