Laser rangefinding riflescopes
- Thread starter Slowbalt
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NavyShooter
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So far, my impression of them is thus.
1. Fragile as a first impression
2. EXCESSIVELY heavy
3. A $400 laser range-finder, plus a $200 telescope, does not equal $800 of value.....
4. If the range-finder breaks, you still have a useable scope
5. if the scope breaks, you still have a useable range-finder
6. Buy them seperately, at least until they manage to add the ability to automatically adjust the elevation drum for you dope based on the range you're firing at.
That's my thoughts....I've had an eye on them since the early swarovski one almost a decade ago, and was paws on with a new one last week....I was distinctly underwhelmed.
Buy a good scope, and then, if you're shooting unknown distances beyond the effective zero of your weapon, get a range-finder. If your shots are 300m or less, don't waste your money.
NS
1. Fragile as a first impression
2. EXCESSIVELY heavy
3. A $400 laser range-finder, plus a $200 telescope, does not equal $800 of value.....
4. If the range-finder breaks, you still have a useable scope
5. if the scope breaks, you still have a useable range-finder
6. Buy them seperately, at least until they manage to add the ability to automatically adjust the elevation drum for you dope based on the range you're firing at.
That's my thoughts....I've had an eye on them since the early swarovski one almost a decade ago, and was paws on with a new one last week....I was distinctly underwhelmed.
Buy a good scope, and then, if you're shooting unknown distances beyond the effective zero of your weapon, get a range-finder. If your shots are 300m or less, don't waste your money.
NS
United States Patent 6269581
Link to this page:
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6269581.html
Abstract:
Disclosed is a rifle scope that utilizes laser range-finding and microprocessor technology to eliminate the need for the shooter to calculate bullet-drop compensation. The scope includes a laser range finder that calculates the distance between the user and the target that is focused in the cross-hairs. The user simply enters the muzzle velocity, i.e. the bullet speed of his particular ammunition as well as the current altitude using pushbuttons located on the scope assembly. A microprocessor automatically calculates the distance that the bullet traveling at the dialed-in speed will drop while traveling the distance calculated by the laser range finder, taking into consideration reduced drag at higher altitudes and the weight of the bullet. Based upon this calculated value, a second LCD image cross-hair is superimposed in the scope's viewfinder, indicating the proper position at which to aim the rifle in order to achieve a direct hit.
Link to this page:
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6269581.html
Abstract:
Disclosed is a rifle scope that utilizes laser range-finding and microprocessor technology to eliminate the need for the shooter to calculate bullet-drop compensation. The scope includes a laser range finder that calculates the distance between the user and the target that is focused in the cross-hairs. The user simply enters the muzzle velocity, i.e. the bullet speed of his particular ammunition as well as the current altitude using pushbuttons located on the scope assembly. A microprocessor automatically calculates the distance that the bullet traveling at the dialed-in speed will drop while traveling the distance calculated by the laser range finder, taking into consideration reduced drag at higher altitudes and the weight of the bullet. Based upon this calculated value, a second LCD image cross-hair is superimposed in the scope's viewfinder, indicating the proper position at which to aim the rifle in order to achieve a direct hit.
