Leica Rangefinder

[CharlieT]

I've been looking at range finders. The Leica 800 one seems to be quite good.

 

Does anyone have any experience of them. I don't need a mega long range one as 500 yards is probably as far as I'll ever go out to.

 

Cheers

[gunnery]

hi charlie i have one had no problems never let me down changed battery once in 2 years no problems what so ever would recommend them

[varmartin]

I previously had the LRF 800...had it 3 years , never gave me a seconds trouble.

Then upgraded to the CRF 1200...even better.

 

Highly recomended.

[Glensman]

Was out 2 days ago with my Leica 1200, ranged a group of goats at 1304 yards, took a second reading and got 1305 yards.

Fantastic, ranging and even better glass.

[bruxie hill]

mine is good out to 500 ish yards on a good day will read in to the 700 ish yards

picked mine up for £200 2nd hand

bruxie

[CharlieT]

Thanks for your replies. I think I'll give one a go.

 

Cheers.

[Gandy]

I have one and as everyone says does what it says on the tin!

[Finman]

Excellent piece of equipment and one that I never go out without. One comment I would make is that the only time i have had trouble ranging something was when the light was too intense, in Africa and, very occasionally, on a bright sunny day in the UK. But, since we don't have many of them, I don't think it is anything to worry about

[Foxshooter]

The 1200 has a better laser than the 800. While this may appear obvious it does mean that it will range difficult targets at closer ranges better than the 800. Those with limited reflectivity for instance. If you are pinging something like a number plate or roadsign both will exceed their maximum stated capabilities

 

I have the 1200 and its a cracker, couldnrt afford the extra at the time for the scan version so dont know if I am missing out

 

Mark

[Glensman]

The 1200 has a better laser than the 800. While this may appear obvious it does mean that it will range difficult targets at closer ranges better than the 800. Those with limited reflectivity for instance. If you are pinging something like a number plate or roadsign both will exceed their maximum stated capabilities

 

I have the 1200 and its a cracker, couldnrt afford the extra at the time for the scan version so dont know if I am missing out

 

Mark

 

Mine has the scan function, but I rarely/never use it... You're not missing much!

[J T S]

I have a CRF1200, very good bit of kit.

I have been told that Leica now do a 1600yd range finder, has anyone seen/tried one?

[Scotch_egg]

I like the zeiss range finder. Many good reviews. Well worth considering.

[Treacle Trackpad]

I like mine a lot, far more useable than the usual Bushnell/Leupold tat.

[shotgunner]

i have had the leica 900/ 1200,lrm. & now the 1200crf-y, fantastic bit of kit

 

i am now thinking of upgrading to the geovid in the summer,just wish i had done so in the first place,and saved a small fortune,

[Alycidon]

I have had a Leica for about 7 years, good bit of kit but you get no warning when the battery is about to go flat. I have only been through a couple or three batteries in that time so its small beer.

 

If I was buying today I would be looking at rangefinder binos instead.

 

A

[MalcW?]

Problem with range finding binos is you have to lug the extra weight around whether you need it or not.

 

I find it much easier to have separate binos and range finder. That way you get the best of both worlds. Range finder stay in the roe sack or on the truck passenger seat until its needed.

[weejohn]

I have the leica 1200crf M and the leupold rangefinding binoculars.

I only bought the leica as there is no way i would also be carrying

the leupold on a nights lampng as well as everything else.