Which Laser RangeFinder for Son-In-Law

[47WillysGuy]

Vortex Optics Impact 1000
Or
Bushnell Engage LE1700SBL


I've never used one, need a little help.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I don't have either of those models but I have a Bushnell that's about 10ys old that does deer to 800 to1000 yds depending on the light. I am happy with it. What ever they say max range is it will be only 50 to 60 percent of that on a deer usually. Sometimes it will read off terrain better than an animal. Now if you want to limit how far he shoots buy one that will only read a deer that far.

 

[Walt Krafft]

Get a Sig. They have lots of options at a number of price points. Everyone I have used has been spot on ranging known distances.

 

[ChrisNZ]

Great to hear you've got that level of confidence with them but I'll respectfully ask how you are certain the readings are correct? Are they targets at rifle ranges you're "ranging"?

 

[Intell]

Leica is the brand I’ve had best luck with. They have clearer lenses than a lot of their competitors also.
But you may not like him enough for Leica.

 

[wildcatter]

I would only recommend a Leica for any range finding duty, but especially for long range on small targets. It has the finest target size, 18" at 1000 yards, compared to the 72" average size for the rest! The less your target fills the rangfinders reading size the less reliable it will be. Not to mention the first to offer one to the public and the readout is led illuminated for use even in the dark, and with it's industry leading glass, and 7x it is capable in the lowest of light!

 

[vonb]

I've had Leica and Sig. Leica had better glass. Sig had much better ranging capabilities. I have total faith in the Sig in a prairie dog field where ranging conditions are harsh due to the terrain.

 

[Walt Krafft]

Great to hear you've got that level of confidence with them but I'll respectfully ask how you are certain the readings are correct? Are they targets at rifle ranges you're "ranging"?

Yes. 100 to 1000 yards.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

For long field ranging you probably will need a mounting/rest system, any movement will effect readings.

 

[okie]

leica, sig

 

[deadeye4]

SELLING - Leica 1600b

i’m going to sell my leica 1600b range finder. it’s in great shape and has little use. i took it elk hunting twice and to the range a few times. comes with the case and lanyard. i just don’t use it. asking $350 shipped. i’ll ad pics later

forum.accurateshooter.com

i would be all over this if i did not own one!

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Vortex warranty is great. I wouldn’t think either of these rangefinders would be what your wanting for over 500 yard work. I have the vortex razor 4000 and it’s a great unit. They also have a 1800 that might be a in between.

 

[47WillysGuy]

I was helping my daughter find a ranger finder for my son-in-law. She decided on the Vortex Ranger 1800. Thanks for all your help...

 

[sw282]

Swarovski

 

[Delfuego]

I have owned a bunch and will never get anything but Bino/LRF combos. The Vortex Fury 5000 is about the best "bang for the buck" I have ever seen. If you spend more, you get better glass, but that laser is pretty amazing for the price.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I have owned a bunch and will never get anything but Bino/LRF combos. The Vortex Fury 5000 is about the best "bang for the buck" I have ever seen. If you spend more, you get better glass, but that laser is pretty amazing for the price.

Saving my pennies, Lol!

 

[searcher]

The Leica product is great. If very generous budget AND he is the greatest guy - get the Leica range-finding binoculars. That said - the range finders by most manufacturers made today are twice as good as what we had ten years ago.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

I just bought a SIG for the wife. Aint here yet so can't comment. But the revews said the SIG has a fast updated processor. Me? I use a pair of Leica Range finding bino's. No complaints here.

 

[Grumpy Grandpa]

Vortex warranty is great. I wouldn’t think either of these rangefinders would be what your wanting for over 500 yard work. I have the vortex razor 4000 and it’s a great unit. They also have a 1800 that might be a in between.

Getting ready for 2022 Black Friday specials, I just field tested the Vortex Ranger 1800 and the Vortex Razor 4000. We sighted in on a white marble church steeple about a mile west of the Sportsman's Warehouse. The Vortex Razor 4000 effortlessly and repeatedly registered 1721 yards♥, but the Vortex Ranger 1800 could not detect it.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Getting ready for 2022 Black Friday specials, I just field tested the Vortex Ranger 1800 and the Vortex Razor 4000. We sighted in on a white marble church steeple about a mile west of the Sportsman's Warehouse. The Vortex Razor 4000 effortlessly and repeatedly registered 1721 yards♥, but the Vortex Ranger 1800 could not detect it.

The 4000 does do what you need it to. If you haven’t purchased one yet, I would also consider the Fury range finding binoculars.