Which range finder to get? Value?

Leica 1200

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Bob,
I know there are many different opinions on range finders and though some have complaints about the Leica I have none at the present time. I have ranged small stumps out to 1182 yds. Repeatedley with consistent measurements. I do how ever have to use a tri-pod to maintain a very steady platform, especially when ranging out to 800yd or more. People don't realize how little your hand has to move in order to miss your target at those great distances. I had the same problem until I went to a steady platform. I have ranged a whitetail out to 875yds with it. If I could only purchase one and can afford it it would be the Leica 1200, optics are very clear I don't think you will be disappointed. I would also recommend purchasing it from someone like Cabelas, where if your not satisfied they have a great return program. Hope this helps.

Smoke48
 
+ 1 on the Leica. I have a Rangemaster 900 and love it. It does one thing and does it well - find range.

I had a Leupold RX-III and it was garbage. Would not work AT ALL below freezing temperatures, would often not find range at 400+ yards, even though it was rated for 1200 on reflective objects. Too many gimics and therefore the use of a poor laser. I returned it for the Leica (roughly the same price) and never regretted it.
 
Any idea what the best bargain range finder is? I don't see myself ever taking shots beyond 200 yards. *Maybe* some day after a lot more practice I *might* extend my max range out to 300 yards. I don't have any interest at the moment of learning to shoot at extreme distances; so I don't need anything that fancy, just something that will give reliable readings out to 200 or 300 yards on deer/elk. I am on a very tight budget though.
 
Atroxus, as I said above, the Bushnell 800 does fine. Oil drain pan at and beyond 400 yards, for instance. Rocks and bushes at 300 and 400 yards reflect adequately on reasonably clear, even cloudy, days. It's within one yard for my 100-yard range, and sees the white 22" plate at my 500-yard range.

No need to range on Bambi himself if there is any sort of reflective target anywhere nearby.
 
bushnell 450

Well the bushnell 450 aint bad for the $ eather. It does have it's limitations, and when those are reached, I try to get a little closer!:D
 
Ive had a bushnell for over 7 yrs,no problem at all,havent even had to change the battery yet. I use it for both bowhunting and gun hunting and has its spot in my backpack every fall. If it broke tommarrow i would have no complaints at all, its like a timex takes a lickin and keeps on tickin. Its been dropped,banged around with everything else in my backpack and is still accurate to within 1 yd at my measured local range. If any complaint at all, it is hard to pick up against shinny bark on a sunlight day. I generally use it to distance certain objects around my treestands where i think deer might come thru or from my groundblind. I would buy another.
 
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