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Rangefinder Suggestions Please

R.Morehouse

R.Morehouse

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I looked in our " Laser Rangefinder Guide " section and the latest suggestion was the Vortex 4000. It reviews well, but I was wondering if there were any other quality suggestions out there that would not break the bank. I have a WSM set-up in a nice Manners with a quality optic that I would like to play with on long-range targets at unknown distances.......Thanks

Regards
Rick
 
I had some Bushnell Bino's with the RF some years back and I just don't like the weight of them. Not really high on strapping the unit to my chest either. I have my eye open for a lightweight, reasonably compact unit that will get me out to 2000ish yds. ?????????
 
Rick, I would recommend you consider the Leica range finders. Min is older, like 1,200 yards I think but it works great, is compact and the glass is great. I think they are now good to 2,400 yards but look identical. $550 or so.

Dave.
 
I've had a few over the years and took a chance on the Leupold RX2800 also.
Great unit. Will range farther than you will shoot.
Works every time and bought a few years back for $350
 
3Ackleys said:
Leica is the best I have owned in the past 20 years. Have seen a lot of use with them, and they always work.
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This. Leica is the "gold standard " against which all rangefinder are compared to. Do yourself a favor and and do some research on "beam divergence " of the laser. Very important, if planning to shoot at a small critter at distance. Many companies do not have this right. The beam hits the ground before your intended target, giving an incorrect range reading. Carry on.
Paul
 
Dgd6mm said:
Rick, I'll be purchasing the Vortex Fury 5000 HD Binoculars for prairie dogs. I've used my buddy's and they are definitely worth it.
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We’re you elevated when you used them? Or on a high spot so you were at some what of a downward angle.
There were a half dozen of us a few years ago and had several rangefinders among us. Majority of them gave incorrect readings unless we stood in the back of a truck and ranged downward, better but still some what erratic.
One Leica in the mix, an older early model, but still worked better than the rest.
We even set some up on a tripod to get a solid rest. Range the same mound or even a large yucca and get various readings every time.
Made me happy that weekend for flat shooting 17’s and 20’s, point splat.
 
In Kansas they were used off of a bench. In Wyoming they were used strictly in prone position. Different terrain and they were accurate. I used a Leica range finder my self mostly in both states and they served me well for accuracy. I prefer the bino's, they don't get hung around my neck.I understand Rick's preference.
 
I ended up going with the Maven and ordered their carry case with it. I have only had time to play with it a bit so far and am very happy with my purchase. The optical clarity is better than expected and the control ergonomics are well thought out. It has the ability to focus which I really like and yesterday I had no problem ranging a small shed on a hill at 2876yds.....The price was right.
I have NOT owned a number of rangefinders but I think this is looking to be a quality piece of equipment and worth looking into if you are in the market............Thank You All for your time and input.

Best Regards
Rick
 
3Ackleys said:
Leica is the best I have owned in the past 20 years. Have seen a lot of use with them, and they always work.
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My first rangefinder was a Leica 6x25. Used it a couple prairie dog shoots. Sold it after l got a Swarovski 8x30. Twas good for 1200yds. Sad to say the Swarovski 8x30/1200s have been discontinued
 
boltfluter said:
This. Leica is the "gold standard " against which all rangefinder are compared to. Do yourself a favor and and do some research on "beam divergence " of the laser. Very important, if planning to shoot at a small critter at distance. Many companies do not have this right. The beam hits the ground before your intended target, giving an incorrect range reading. Carry on.
Paul
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Very well said
 
R.Morehouse said:
I ended up going with the Maven and ordered their carry case with it. I have only had time to play with it a bit so far and am very happy with my purchase. The optical clarity is better than expected and the control ergonomics are well thought out. It has the ability to focus which I really like and yesterday I had no problem ranging a small shed on a hill at 2876yds.....The price was right.
I have NOT owned a number of rangefinders but I think this is looking to be a quality piece of equipment and worth looking into if you are in the market............Thank You All for your time and input.

Best Regards
Rick
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Same here
 
Those of you that went with the maven have you used it on small targets yet? Looking to upgrade my rangefinder for groundhog hunting.
 
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