Oly Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Just wondering how many people use rangefinders these days? If so, which do you recommend? If not, what other techniques/equipment do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellier0437 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 sorry, can't help you but i will follow this thread with intrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Just wondering how many people use rangefinders these days? If so, which do you recommend? If not, what other techniques/equipment do you use? Use the search function and read the dozens of posts on this subject. The general concensus seems to be if it's not a Leica it's ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rabo Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 sorry, can't help you but i will follow this thread with intrest same ere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 The general concensus seems to be if it's not a Leica it's ****. I use a Bushnell Yardage Pro & it has never let me down. Well built, acurate, easier on the pocket & far more manageable than the Leica 1200 I once used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleman Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I use combined Bushnell binoculars and rangefinder. For stalking it is the best combination I think. A separate rangefinder is useful if you want to build a "range map" of your shooting land but is less useful than the bins when actually out on the hunt. That's my feeling anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I use a Bushnell Yardage Pro & it has never let me down. Well built, acurate, easier on the pocket & far more manageable than the Leica 1200 I once used. What's this like at night lamping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Leica 1200 for me, best thing i have purchased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotland rifles Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 leica lrf 900 same as the 1200 but only goes 900 yards love it to bits, but i may have to sell it soon, as i need a shottie to sort out some PIG eons for the farm i shoot on, bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Leica 1200 here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 i use bushnell yardage 1000 it does my job ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Nikon Prostaff 440, very good in daytime out to 440. Have ranged super reflective things out to 500. Sight picture is a little on the dark side (small objective). Shouldn't matter for closer range bunnies. I bring it with me foxing but haven't had the oppertunity to put it to use yet. I would suggest zapping a nearby feature other than the intended quarry, such as a rock, as at night bugs and charlie may not be so easily seen. It's easy carried in the belt pouch, IS palm sized. I like mine. Best bit is that it cost all of 140 Euro posted from USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badsworth Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Leica 900 - worth every penny - but wish it was cheaper! B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Leica Geovid 8x42 brf in metre's 1200 & amazine opticaly & range finding even lamping etc. Leica Geovid 8x42 brf in metre's 1200 & amazine opticaly & range finding even lamping etc. CABELA'S had a sale with new leica monocular range finder 1200 $500 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 What's this like at night lamping? TBH, I don't lamp with it too often as I know most of the land I fox on "inside out". The Leica would be better with its bright red (LED type) display. The Bushnell's is a black LCD so could be more difficult to pick up under the lamp. It's a 6x aswell so a little darker than say a 4x. I got the Bushnell from the states for handy money. IIRC it was approx $200 delivered so a little over £100. IMO it's as good as the Leica in many respects & better in some (smaller, i.e. palm-sized, waterproof etc.). A few friends also got the same model after using mine so can't be that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badsworth Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 I forgot to mention this earlier - the optics on the Leica are so good that I no longer bother to take binoculars with me when I go shooting. It is x7 mag and that is good enough. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Many thanks lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 I like to use a Bushnell when using an air rifle or .22 rimfire. The bullet arc is so curved I need to know if the shot is 45 meters or 50 with the airgun or 75 or 85 meters with the .22. I have written the differences in point of impact and aim on the side of the bushnell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Nice one goldfish!! Any luck with a sbs yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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