Any rangefinder suggestions?

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Hi, I'm looking for a rangefinder to give as a gift for someone. Looking to spend around $400. I would prefer it be waterproof and simple to use. It will be used for moose hunting with a .270 or .308.
Thanks for any input you might have.
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taterthedog said:
Hi, I'm looking for a rangefinder to give as a gift for someone. Looking to spend around $400. I would prefer it be waterproof and simple to use. It will be used for moose hunting with a .270 or .308.
Thanks for any input you might have.
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Normally I'd say to get a used Leica, but the gift thing might throw that idea off.
Lots of guys have pristine examples for sale due to upgrades, myself included. Gimme a holler if a 900 scan interests you.:)
 
I recently bought a 1200 ARC (Bushnell)
In your price range, small, light easy and quick to use. It has some nice features.
I haven't used it in the field yet so who knows but I'm thinking it should be OK.
 
If you have only $400, I would look at:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Leica-LRF-1200-Rangemaster-Laser-Range-Finder_W0QQitemZ160436163918QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item255abd954e

with a bid of $350 at the moment.

If you can't find a 1200, I would not overlook the 800


I have a Leica 800 and I'm amazed at the performance. It will pick up easily objects including bushes beyond the 800 yd range. I use mine regularly to determine shooting distances to various spots in the area that I monitor. Having to check distances while you have a game in your sights is not the best condition to have.

And when it comes to quality of optics, its hard to beat Leica.

Duke1
 
I've ranged elk to 650 yds with my Leica CRF900.That's good enough for me.I prefer it to some of the others that have extremely busy screens.Mur
 
There is no rule about a gift having to be brand new. Find a used Leica in excellent condition...
 
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