Rimfireboy Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thinking about a Hawke, are they any good or is it better to spend more for better kit? Any comments please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 i use a hawke with my rimfire, cant fault it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLondon Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 i use a hawke with my rimfire, cant fault it. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Me and rangefinders simply do not get on, I had 2 x JSR units, one was faulty on arrival, the next lasted 3 days, Bought a Nikon then, that didn't work at all. Gave up. That was a few years back, I know I must have just been really unlucky, and the thought of buying another continues to crop up, but in truth I seem to shoot well enough without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 +1 +1 good bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid basher Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I just bought the hawke rf600 Wow small compact and feels fantastic Does exactly what it ses on the tin And no I don't sell them faultless ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 got a Hawke LRF 400 does what it says on the tin, nicely made easy to use and to be honest got on with it a lot better than a friends bushnell that I tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear-uk Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I have the Hawk 600 solar RF and its brill. Deffo recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks for the replies fellas. Looks like I should be ok with a Hawke then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Jim I haven't got a Hawke Rangefinder but I can highly recommend a Bushnell Yardage Pro which I've got,if you want advice for any other make of Rangefinders. ATVB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Does anyone use theirs out to decent range? 300+? Had a look at bigboodydaddys and liked it but there several hundreds of pounds for a (licia?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Does anyone use theirs out to decent range? 300+? Had a look at bigboodydaddys and liked it but there several hundreds of pounds for a (licia?) decent range 300+, thats me out lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Does anyone use theirs out to decent range? 300+? Had a look at bigboodydaddys and liked it but there several hundreds of pounds for a (licia?) I use mine out to 500-520yds regularly and more depending on what rifle i am using but it is a Leica CRF. The cheaper range finders just wont cut it and are poor at any decent distance. My shooting partner used a bushnell for a couple of years, recently he bought a used Leica CRF 1200 and cant believe the superiority in all aspects. Its the Leica's ability to ping of any size of solid target at all distances thats puts them heaps above the lesser range finders. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Jim I haven't got a Hawke Rangefinder but I can highly recommend a Bushnell Yardage Pro which I've got,if you want advice for any other make of Rangefinders. ATVB. Thanks Mark, I'm interested in any type to try and determine what offers the best balance of price/performance for my needs. What sort of range/target size have you been getting good accurate readings Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I can get over 300 yards with it and IMO that's plenty enough for me. My Dad just bought a Nikko Sterling Rangefinder and that seems pretty good for the price . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I have good results with a Nikon 1200, bunnie size targets to 550+ mtrs, you need to keep them steady if ranging any distance past 400mtrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks for the replies fellas, all useful info and food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I have one and only use it to check the distance to roads, buildings etc when pigeon shooting. I avoid shooting that way but if I do swing round I am happy I am further enough away... my range to target is quite close, we quite often shoot a fox and have a side bet on the exact distance.. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I have a Bushnel and love it, I dont use it loads but its so handy when I do use it. wouldnt be with out it now ! ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I have a MTC one and love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigadam Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I have a leupold an its about 10yds out between 500/600 I did an experment wen I first got it and upto yhat its about bang on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadioles Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I only shoot between about 10 yards and 150 yards and consequently a rangefinder that works at 10 yards (many don't) is more important to me than one that works at 500 yards. My Bushnell Sport 450 was passed on to my son and I got a Nikon Laser 550 which is much better quality. One thing I do miss is a backlight. At night it is a bit of a faff trying to see the display and judging distance at night on ground that I am not familiar with is really hard for me so that is when I most need the rangefinder. I have not looked for a couple of years or more, perhaps there is one with a backlight now (that is affordable!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Nikon 1200 have a back light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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