webber Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Mrs.webber has enquired what I would like for christmas? Having pondered for a while, and then remembering that McF robbed me of a good 25 yards on one of my most excellent longer range shots with the .17HMR, I therefore thought that a range finder would be useful. Having been extremely impressed with the small Swarovski binos that I bought last year, naturally I am looking at Swaro's again. A quick trawl through the UK internet has revealed that they are available in the UK for a little under £500, which is a lot more than your average rangefinder. So before I assist mrs. webber to spend a wedge of my hard earned wonga. ( I only get pocket money, as I spend it all on silly guns and things that I have to sneak up stairs when shes out shopping, ask McF, he knows). I would appreciate comments from PW members who may own one of these pieces of kit. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I have the Bushnell scout 1000 and cant fault it, at £187 its a very good buy and in scan mode even ranges geese overhead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Here's one of those very annoying posts from an "I don't own one but" moment which hopefully will soon pass. Looked through a Swaro RF and a Leica RF out the back of my regular gun shop. I think it was as the light was going. There's no denying the Swaro has brighter glass than a Leica CRF But I found the Leica easier to use and I liked it's reticle (?) better. The CRF is also a lot smaller than the Swaro I used. Plus my Leica cost me 280 Euro Now, I'll ****** off and let people who actually own the things answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't own one either As they cost a bit of money and PW members are notoriously 'careful' you may not find one that has shelled out. I have the same Leica as John and think it is superb, I wouldn't pay UK for money for one and luckily didn't have to. Rangefinders that are too big, like the older Leica's, are so bulky they tend not to get taken out in the field, so become a waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I havnt got one either! i use a bushnell which is accurate and cost me a fifth of swaro in the states, the obvious difference will be the clarity and light transmission but isnt the important factor the accuracy in distance rather than optical quality for such a tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 the accuracy in distance rather than optical quality for such a tool? I would agree with that. Leica aren't exactly backward when it comes to making lenses and they don't bother with stunning optics in their range finders, accuracy and repeatability are the priorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I've read some of the reviews on Cabelas, and the general idea is to use them instead of binos, and so save the trouble of 2 pieces of kit? webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I've read some of the reviews on Cabelas, and the general idea is to use them instead of binos, and so save the trouble of 2 pieces of kit? webber webber, i cant see how they build an equal to their binos with a rangefinder chucked in for the same or lesser price. i would bet most people use both in the field? harv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I've read some of the reviews on Cabelas, and the general idea is to use them instead of binos, and so save the trouble of 2 pieces of kit? webber Depends I suppose, I wouldn't bring binoculars out foxing but the CRF is always in my pocket. I can see where binos would be of great help stalking, then it might be a good idea to get RF binos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I have one webber, they are absolutly supurb and will range out to 1500yrds ( not that anyone i know needs to go that far) - i have ranged crows at 750 yrds no problem and this has been proved correct on a couple of occations. I also use it like a pair of binos whilst out stalking - my advise would be, if you can afford it buy it, as it is the best range finder on the market with super clear optics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Will also add, that if you really want to push the boat out, go for either a pair of lieca or Ziess range finding binos, but at about 1200- 1500 a pair, they are a tad expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I've got the Bushnell 1000 which I bought from SportsmanGuncentre via Gunmart magazine. I think I paid £145 for it. It's brilliant for the price and suits my needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 i HAVE THE bUSHNELL 1200 cost £250 but i dont use it any more very good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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