Which one is the best rangefinder?
- Thread starter bellero
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- Halifax, NS
Hey there,
I just bought my first rangefinder, a used Bushnell ARC 1200 of the EE.
I can't rangefind a forest covered ridge past 700 yars, not impresed. Maybe it's like this in all rangefinders. I'm sure it could range find a mirror at 1200 yards (actually, no Im not but Im hoping it can).
Just a FWIW. Next time I'm in the market for optics, I'll stay away from Bushnell, which I can see you've already done!
I just bought my first rangefinder, a used Bushnell ARC 1200 of the EE.
I can't rangefind a forest covered ridge past 700 yars, not impresed. Maybe it's like this in all rangefinders. I'm sure it could range find a mirror at 1200 yards (actually, no Im not but Im hoping it can).
Just a FWIW. Next time I'm in the market for optics, I'll stay away from Bushnell, which I can see you've already done!
canucklehead
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
I have the Leica LRF1200 and it ROCKS. I might prefer the CRF for the smaller size, but for me the LRF works perfect. AND is the cheapest of the bunch (you can find it used for $400 easy).
- Location
- Halifax, NS
If I remember anything from my research the LRF has been discontinued. May affect warrantee, not sure. I'm under the impression the Leica is the bee's knees for rangefinding though.
the only time i use the range finder is after the shot.
hunting in open fields the deer don't give you much time.
mine is a Bushnell 1500 and works fine for hunting. i paid just under 400.00 and spent my savings on an SKS and ammunition.
hunting in open fields the deer don't give you much time.
mine is a Bushnell 1500 and works fine for hunting. i paid just under 400.00 and spent my savings on an SKS and ammunition.
I currently have a Leica LRF 900 Scan (The older square shaped Leica RF). I love it and it works perfectly but I find it hard to range with at longer distances because the button you need to press and hold is stiff and it makes it very hard to keep the reticle on target. I always need to brace my elbows on something to stay steady.
- Location
- Halifax, NS
^^^ Same on the Bushnell
I have the bushnell 1600 fusion 10x42's...really like these RF's...I know I'll get jumped on here but tired the Leica's out at the same time with the Fusion's and honestly if someone was handing you either pair without you knowing which one it was I don't think 9 out of 10 people could tell the difference...just my opinion!!! and 1/3 the price.
The Swarovski makes the Zeiss look like a Bushnell trophy, no comparison in clarity for me. I preferred the display brightness of the Zeiss. I haven't looked through a Leica for awhile but remember it wasn't as clear as the Swaro for me.
Jordan Smith
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Calgary, AB
I just got a set of Bushnell Fusion bino/RF combo. I've used them as well as a Zeiss PRF and a Leica LRF1200. I sold my Leica 1200. The Zeiss can't keep up. Simply put, this RF beats them all, except for possibly the Swaro, which I haven't used, so I can't comment on that.
I can easily range trees, grass, and rocks to 1750 yards, and if I hold really still I can range trees easily to 1872 yards, which is the farthest I've gotten so far. I'm confident that if I were to try ranging a solid rock cliff face, I would be able to get readings out to 1900 or 2000 yards. Just amazing for the price. The bino is very good, as well, and is just as good as my Vortex Viper 10x42.
You just can't go wrong for $700 or $800.
I can easily range trees, grass, and rocks to 1750 yards, and if I hold really still I can range trees easily to 1872 yards, which is the farthest I've gotten so far. I'm confident that if I were to try ranging a solid rock cliff face, I would be able to get readings out to 1900 or 2000 yards. Just amazing for the price. The bino is very good, as well, and is just as good as my Vortex Viper 10x42.
You just can't go wrong for $700 or $800.
That's the limit for the Legend ARC1200. Oh, yes, on the box it says 850yds but you do need a steady hand. Or rather a tripod.
Next time skip the coffee
I would agree the Zwaro is better than the Zeiss, but not to the degree stated above. I paid $530 for my Zeiss, and the Zwaro is about $1100 here.
For a very small improvement in clarity, I couldn't see my way to spend double the money. The display is better on the Zeiss. IMPO
I used a Leica LRF 1200 Scan from 2003 until last year when it quit giving a range. Mailed it back to Leica USA for service and was informed it was not repairable. With that was also an offter to upgrade to either of the 2 new models. I went with the CRF 1600 for $450. No other fees were associated. This cost along with what I paid for the first unit is what it would have cost to by the 1600 new today. The 1600 has ranged to over 1700 on mountains and had been quite reliable this year. It gives you the angle to the target but does not do the math to give you the range you need to correct for.
I should add that Leica was very quick with response and mailing of the new unit...unlike my Bushnell experience of 2004. Hope this helps your decision.
I should add that Leica was very quick with response and mailing of the new unit...unlike my Bushnell experience of 2004. Hope this helps your decision.
