Winter/Arctic Rated Rangefinder?

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Hi all, hoping someone can recommend a winter/arctic rated rangefinder. This is for use in the NWT in winter.

Weight/costs isn't an issue. Milspec if possible.

Cheers,
Mike
 
Something from Vectronix: Terrapin, PLRF10, PLRF15. Terrapins have been outta production for a few years so might be hard to find but there's a new Terrapin X coming out shortly. I think it's msrp is around $2000USD. The other 2 are $10,000 and up.
 
Maybe a stupid question but what is the difference if its Artic/winter?
Have used Vortex, Leupold and Bushnell do to minus 25 and never had a problem.
 
300wmxcr2 said:
Maybe a stupid question but what is the difference if its Artic/winter?
Have used Vortex, Leupold and Bushnell do to minus 25 and never had a problem.
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The use of the forward slash / indicates the words are to be used as "either or". So no difference in the OP's use. The words themselves can be interpreted to mean different things. The Arctic is cold, whereas winter is a season and not synonymous with cold.
 
Question really had nothing to do with grammar, but thanks for the tip.
It was about understanding what the difference between a non Artic/winter range finder and an Artic/winter range finder is.
 
Thanks all, from my limited internet searching it seems like most consumer grade models are not suitable for severe cold use. -40 temps are routine up in those parts....
 
I just fired off an email to ANdrew at twenty20insight to reserve my Vectronix Terrapin X .....can hardly wait.....
When it comes to rangefinders there are Vectronix and then the others.I have yet to see a rangefinder which even comes close to matching Vectronix .
 
300wmxcr2 said:
Question really had nothing to do with grammar, but thanks for the tip.
It was about understanding what the difference between a non Artic/winter range finder and an Artic/winter range finder is.
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I presumed some deductive reasoning would lead you to the understanding that the OP is looking for a rangefinder rated for extreme cold. I guess some need that spelled out..
 
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Canuck525 said:
I just fired off an email to ANdrew at twenty20insight to reserve my Vectronix Terrapin X .....can hardly wait.....
When it comes to rangefinders there are Vectronix and then the others.I have yet to see a rangefinder which even comes close to matching Vectronix .
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What're they going for up here if you don't mind my asking? I'm thinking of upgrading LRFs.

Oh and as for a LRF for winter/the arctic, you'd also want a more powerful unit than you'd need in the summer as snow (and the glare you get with it) creates a lot of "white noise" for a LRF makes it harder to get a good return.
 
rugbydave said:
Oh and as for a LRF for winter/the arctic, you'd also want a more powerful unit than you'd need in the summer as snow (and the glare you get with it) creates a lot of "white noise" for a LRF makes it harder to get a good return.
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I agree with you there, as my Kilo 2000 can do 2499 in the summer but winter time I have a hard time getting 700+ out of it.
 
Kidd X said:
I presumed some deductive reasoning would lead you to the understanding that the OP is looking for a rangefinder rated for extreme cold. I guess some need that spelled out..
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Im sure he presumed some deductive reasoning would lead you to the understanding that he is wondering what actually makes it suited for cold weather environment, compared to one not advertised as such, maybe a specialized housing, electronics, improved lens coatings etc? It seemed quite obvious too me and im sure most others, perhaps you need it spelled out?
 
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My first gen Terrapin handled the coldest Sask. weather with no issues.

Is Vectronix head and shoulders above pretty much all range finders for the civilian market when it comes to pure ranging? - Yup.

Do you need to be VERY aware of the vectronix warranty/warranty process/repair costs before buying? - Yup
 
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