$300 rangefinder ???

[heavyBullet]

So my buddies wife just called me, and she wants to buy my buddy a rangefinder for his birthday this week. Her budget is $300. I've never owned one, but from what I have read here, I get the impression $300 will not get anything decent or worth buying. Am I correct on this assumption ?

 

[danny45]

You are correct that $300 will not get you a quality rangefinder but that being said I used a Bushnell 800 for years with great success before buying a Leica. I did range white birch trees up to 475 yards and game up to 250 yards with the Bushnell. If she would want used I can let her have the Bushnell for a great deal. I am not using it anymore. The Leica in my opinion is the best at any price.

 

[heavyBullet]

Since its a b-day present I am guessing she wants new, and she wants it for Wed. She does this last minute thing to me every year lol

 

[Farmboy]

We have Bushnell and Simmons in stock here.

4 out of 5 are under $300

I used a Bushnell one for years and was always happy with the performance.

 

[Farlsincharge]

Tell her to get him a picture of a leica, save the money, and then buy the leica next year.

 

[danny45]

I know myself, I would like a good quality used item rather than a new mediocre one. My suggestion would be to look for a used Leica 1200 because the 1600 is out and people always upgrade and looking to sell their old range finder. Good luck
Danny

 

[WKAYE]

Before I got my Leica 1200, I used a Bushnell 800 Yardage Pro. When I first got the Leica I was disappointed at how little better it did on difficult targets out 500m. Beyond that, there was no comparison.

 

[heavyBullet]

Ok, thanks for the info guys.

 

[dastt]

I bought a nikon prostaff 550 only because in my area the farthest shot would be 500ish yards.

I can range a fence post at 520 no problem, and saturday ranged a crow at 493.

I paid $290 out the door