Rangefinder

[taz1977]

Just wondering what rangefinder you guys use for bow hunting and rifle hunting

[SageValleyOutdoors]

Leica geovid rangefinder binoculars.
They’re pricey, but worth every penny. Heavier than a pair of binoculars, but lighter than the combined weight of binoculars and a rangefinder. They have a great warranty, and i can’t say enough about them.

[caddisfly7]

I have been using a cheaper Bushnell model for the last few years. It was around $200-250. I also may have gotten it on sale. I use it for archery, both practice and hunting. It is very difficult to range distances over 200 yards, but under that (which I use it for) it works great for the price. I will be upgrading in the next few years so I can range things further, but its not high on the current priority list!

So basically a cheaper model works great for me during target practice and archery hunting. I do want to upgrade in the future to get readings from further out!

[taz1977]

I'm using vortex ranger 1500 for hunting and Sig 2000 for target and hunting at real long distance I love them both the range 1500 will do a deer at 750 yards the Sig 2000 will do a deer at 1050 yards but needs to be and a steady platform

[taz1977]

I'm looking at getting a Sig 2400and for.target and long range hunts

[KyleSS]

Vortex Ranger 1000 - I bowhunt only

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by KyleSS

Vortex Ranger 1000 - I bowhunt only

What do you like about it

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by SageValleyOutdoors

Leica geovid rangefinder binoculars.
They’re pricey, but worth every penny. Heavier than a pair of binoculars, but lighter than the combined weight of binoculars and a rangefinder. They have a great warranty, and i can’t say enough about them.

How do they range is it quick and easy to get ranges

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by caddisfly7

I have been using a cheaper Bushnell model for the last few years. It was around $200-250. I also may have gotten it on sale. I use it for archery, both practice and hunting. It is very difficult to range distances over 200 yards, but under that (which I use it for) it works great for the price. I will be upgrading in the next few years so I can range things further, but its not high on the current priority list!

So basically a cheaper model works great for me during target practice and archery hunting. I do want to upgrade in the future to get readings from further out!

What one are you thinking about getting

[caddisfly7]

Originally Posted by taz1977

What one are you thinking about getting

I honestly have not thought about it or researched it yet. Mine is working fine for me right now and I need a new pair of binos and a spotting scope first! I am going with Vortex or Leupold for the first time, so if the glass is great I may stick with that brand for the rangefinder. Or if I don't like one of the brands, I would avoid it! I also would stick with Bushnell if I liked testing them out in store. As for specific models, I have not done much research yet, I will probably come back to this thread in a couple years!

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by caddisfly7

I honestly have not thought about it or researched it yet. Mine is working fine for me right now and I need a new pair of binos and a spotting scope first! I am going with Vortex or Leupold for the first time, so if the glass is great I may stick with that brand for the rangefinder. Or if I don't like one of the brands, I would avoid it! I also would stick with Bushnell if I liked testing them out in store. As for specific models, I have not done much research yet, I will probably come back to this thread in a couple years!

Sounds good just some info for you I have a vortex spotting scope in the viper model and the same in the bino and I love them great glass and great warranty just my 2 cents

[kman35ca]

Check this out. Don't know if they are here in canada, but this review shows through the lense how well the image stabilization works. Nikon 3000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOLzuLMx5ZA&t=517s

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by kman35ca

Check this out. Don't know if they are here in canada, but this review shows through the lense how well the image stabilization works. Nikon 3000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOLzuLMx5ZA&t=517s

I like the hand held stabilizer that is a good feature

[KyleSS]

Originally Posted by taz1977

What do you like about it

It has a continuous scan mode, hold down the range find button and it will keep spitting out distances as you move it around. It has a nice bright red display that you can change the brightness on. It will scan through shoot through mesh on hunting blinds. They have 100% lifetime, no fault warranty.

[taz1977]

Yeah it's a good ranger I like the 1500 for the same and the bit more distance

[tchardy1972]

Originally Posted by taz1977

I like the hand held stabilizer that is a good feature

I have a Bushnell sport 850 i will sell you cheap. Comes with original paperwork.

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by tchardy1972

I have a Bushnell sport 850 i will sell you cheap. Comes with original paperwork.

Sorry I'm not looking at a new ranger and I'm not a big fan of bushnell had some scope and a spoting scope did not find them to be that good of a product at all cheep glass badly made never again will I waste my money on a bushnell product

[caddisfly7]

Originally Posted by taz1977

Sounds good just some info for you I have a vortex spotting scope in the viper model and the same in the bino and I love them great glass and great warranty just my 2 cents

Awesome, thanks for the advice. I was looking into the Viper model.

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by caddisfly7

Awesome, thanks for the advice. I was looking into the Viper model.

There great model clear glass not a bad price it not vortex top model it's there mid model great thought I will be getting more in this model for sure

[Smokinyotes]

Someday I will have a Vectronix. I don’t think it gets much better than this.

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

Someday I will have a Vectronix. I don’t think it gets much better than this.

Wow now that's sounds like a great unit

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

Someday I will have a Vectronix. I don’t think it gets much better than this.

6000 meters is more then I'll ever need and at $8600 price is way out of my budget lol

[rady0601]

Any first hand experience with the vortex 1500 and ranging edge for elk/deer? I have heard it is good out past 1000 yards but never seen it first hand.

[Slicktricker]

Originally Posted by rady0601

Any first hand experience with the vortex 1500 and ranging edge for elk/deer? I have heard it is good out past 1000 yards but never seen it first hand.

I just bought the vortex 850 and its amazing I was able to get to 1000 and that's further then il ever shoot. I bought it for its size and price tag and its my bow hunting finder and actually liked it more then the leica and few others. Found it clearer and faster to range then others as well

[rady0601]

Interesting. Thanks

[6.5 shooter]

Leica.

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by rady0601

Any first hand experience with the vortex 1500 and ranging edge for elk/deer? I have heard it is good out past 1000 yards but never seen it first hand.

I got mine out on a deer 1034 yards and it was pretty fast i like the 1500 and I also like the sig Sauer 2000 great rangefinder

[Sask Bearman]

Leopold 650. Love it. Very fast and will range as far as I want it to.

[Prairiewolf]

I use a Bushnell that came in a combo pack with binoculars - about $200 total. Works well. I've ranged out to ~350 yds, probably does more just haven't tried. That's my shooting limit anyways, so that's enough for me.

[Don_Parsons]

Nikon