Doc Holliday Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Just wondering what people are using as I'm looking to make a purchase. The one I was looking at were binoculars with built in range finder and compass (not that I need a compass but it comes with it). Are most usually bino/telescope types? Thanks, Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLondon Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 http://www.thecountryman.com/hawke-range-finder-600m?gclid=CPWIzOiRr8kCFQaNGwodGPkE7g How much were you looking to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 just bought that from them ,does what it says on the tin and a bit more.distance ,height and running speed too.6 times mag ,fits in the palm of your hand .battery included.600 metres range , the only negative is its black display so in low light you lose it.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 OK. Thanks guys. Interesting about the low light too Clakk. As much as I'm tempted to go with those £50 binoculars off ebay, I would rather try one out in the flesh and pay a few extra quid especially as they were unbranded. Can't help thinking you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 i would imagine 50 quid gets a basic range system.them chinese do some basic models for 59 quid.TBH the best ive ever seen was Swaros rangefinder binos ,i got to play with in Hereford.red display and stunning image in low light.if you have a gunshop local have a play Countryman of Derby allowed me the full look see b4 purchase in low light and they were fine.If you look about Leica,s are 2 to 300 quid same style as the Hawke .atb and enjoy your new tool when u get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) I'm using the Leica Geovid HD-B 8X42, rangefinding binoculars,impressive bit of kit... Rangefinder, barometer, thermometer , inclinometer , ballistic calculator and brilliant glass... i wouldn't be without them Edited November 27, 2015 by shootgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 I use a Hawke model (about £125). It's ok but whilst advertising a 400m range, it's not that effective beyond 350m, so if you want longer range, the 600m version might be better. It's ok, nothing special but as with all RFs, low light use is compromised as a portion of the light coming in is reflected for the EDM measurement to the clock sensor so not all light goes to your eye. There's a good article on the following link if you'd like to learn a bit more about them: http://precisionrifleblog.com/2013/10/29/how-do-rangefinders-work/ If you want something to cover large distances in variable lighting conditions, you get what you pay for and good ones are still not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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