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09-29-2020, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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Bino's with rangefinder built in
Ok so ya got the Bino's up...spot something of interest...put Bino's down fumble for range finder...got him ranged...put down range finder and grab rifle...fumbling around...sometimes seconds really matter...so looking at purchasing Bino's with rangefinder capabilities...look, press button and ranged....anyone use this type of product...pro/cons..makes..models...recommendations.
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09-29-2020, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: The North
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I’ve been running these for several years and absolutely love them. I’m consistently using them to judge where I am at in the field especially in the mountains where distance can be very hard to judge. I like to look and see if the animal is at 1000 check to see what the trees it rock is at for a distance and quickly make a plan.
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09-29-2020, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North
Posts: 2,193
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They work well, if you got the money get them. Couple on the buy/sell right now.
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09-29-2020, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vauxhall
Posts: 25
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I've had the Bushnell 1600 yard ones for years and they are really fantastic. I don't know how far they really go but it's at least 800 to 1000. I don't think I've even changed the batteries. They even give me slope to the target and some other cool functions that I don't use.
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09-29-2020, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 481
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Range binos
The only way to go imo is the range finding binos,faster,easier then single binos and range finder,fig out your budget and start doing research in that price range and start comparing.i have never had an issue with the pair I have ( Leica HD-B 2200 now 3000 series.
My Dad has had his pair for over 20 years the original Leicas with no issue,but I’m sure the swaro’s and ziess are the same,good luck on your findings and new range binos
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09-29-2020, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 3,846
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I will never be without a pair.
Been running Leica Geovids for over ten years. They have never skipped a beat.
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09-29-2020, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Calgary
Posts: 379
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I wont go without my Leica's love them and have not regretted selling my swaro/leica rf combo
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09-29-2020, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Camrose
Posts: 46,088
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I have the Geovid HDs, and I would never have separate rangefinder and binoculars again
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09-29-2020, 04:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Sturgeon county
Posts: 168
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RF binos
I have been running the Nikons for a couple years now.. just awesome and middle of the road priced
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09-29-2020, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 825
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I just went through this.
I had Leica Ultravids 10x42 HD - awesome glass (just sold them). Bought Leica Geovids 8x42 HD-B 2200 ( i think)- Awesome glass
I bought them to go down to 1 optic for the same reason you are considering.
The Geovid's are much larger, I prefer the size of my old Ultravids
I acutally had to buy a new bino harness for them. Bought a Kuiu Pro Harness but prefer my old Sitka (older version) harness.
Glass quality are the same - awesome.
Ranging on the Geovids is super slick and quick. I haven't gotten into the ballistics yet but it looks impressive for the ranges I hunt.
For Bow hunting I am concerned the Geovids may be too bulky. So much so that I am considering a compact pair of 6.5x32 Kowa or 6x30 Maven and a hand held range finder for bowhunting.
lf you are just a rifle hunter Geovids are the way to go. If you bow hunt and rifle hunt I'm not 100% sure at this point. I may end up with two set ups depending on what I am doing.
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09-29-2020, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Camrose, Ab
Posts: 846
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I run the Leica Geovids HDR 10x42 and love them. Went with the Leica because I bow hunt and am right handed and the buttom to range on the Leica are on the right hand (I can then hold my bow in my left hand still). I’ve never found them to bulky to bow or rifle hunt with. I’ll never go away from range binos and will prob never go away from these Leica. I run a mystery ranch bino harness. The Geovids fit perfect.
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09-29-2020, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,551
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There is a big price difference between the Geovid R and the HDR.
I see the HDR ranges twice as far. Has anyone compared the optical quality side by side?
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09-29-2020, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Look behind you :)
Posts: 27,818
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waterhaulerhunter
I run the Leica Geovids HDR 10x42 and love them. Went with the Leica because I bow hunt and am right handed and the buttom to range on the Leica are on the right hand (I can then hold my bow in my left hand still). I’ve never found them to bulky to bow or rifle hunt with. I’ll never go away from range binos and will prob never go away from these Leica. I run a mystery ranch bino harness. The Geovids fit perfect.
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I like the original Geovids being a lefty for the same reason, button on left side.
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09-29-2020, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 391
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ic9876
I've had the Bushnell 1600 yard ones for years and they are really fantastic. I don't know how far they really go but it's at least 800 to 1000. I don't think I've even changed the batteries. They even give me slope to the target and some other cool functions that I don't use.
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I' ve got the same and they will range out to 1800 yards on reflective objects..
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09-29-2020, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ft. McMurray
Posts: 38,852
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I have used Geovids for many years and really like them.
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09-29-2020, 10:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: WMU 303
Posts: 8,534
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 58thecat
Ok so ya got the Bino's up...spot something of interest...put Bino's down fumble for range finder...got him ranged...put down range finder and grab rifle...fumbling around...sometimes seconds really matter...so looking at purchasing Bino's with rangefinder capabilities...look, press button and ranged....anyone use this type of product...pro/cons..makes..models...recommendations.
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https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...e-rangefinders
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09-29-2020, 10:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Location
Posts: 4,961
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I use the Vortex fury 5000s as mentioned in another thread. I got a 4200 yard Reading while sheep hunting this Aug. Very impressive. Good enough glass to pick out sheep and goats from far away, all day for hours with very little eye fatigue. Will never go back to naked binos. Having that range right in front of you is a game changer.
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09-29-2020, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 160
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ZEISS
There’s a set for sale on here
Great deal
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10-13-2020, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 35
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I love my Swarovski 10x42 range finders
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10-13-2020, 10:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,581
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Quote:
Originally Posted by catnthehat
I have used Geovids for many years and really like them.
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I like your geovids Cat.....lol
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10-15-2020, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 94
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I run the sig sauer kILO 3000 they have been great. The nice thing is they also give you the bullet drop so you know how much to dial. Ive ranged cows well over 1000 yards
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10-17-2020, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Near Edmonton
Posts: 15,635
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I have posted this before. Range read out is in the right eye. For us Left eye dominant people that doesn't work well. Sold my Geovids and went to Duovids instead. I use the CRF as both a range finder and monocular. 7x24 and great glass. I only use the Duovids for extended glassing. If they made a Geovid with readout in both eyes I would buy another set.
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