rabbit fingers Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 What range finder do you use and how far will it range what etc. My bushnell elite has packed up, was ok to start but can't get a reading over 250-300 yds now and even when new wouldn't range over 1000 yds. If possible I'd like something that will range up to 1200 yds (in the real world) does such a thing exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I've got the bushnell 1000 yard model. No problems getting out to a known 800+ yards. For my shooting distances (under 400) it works just fine. only trouble I have is if I try to range through a pane of glass (out a window). Then it gets a little screwy with short readings (as in 200 yards for something that is half a mile away). I guess that moral of the story is not to try to shoot through a pane of glass at something a half mile away without first checking from the roof. thanks rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Leica or Swarovski will do out to 1250 - 1500 yrds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 My old style Leica 1200 will do what you want. Best reading was a big tree at 1310 yds which seemed believable. Reliably ranges over 1000 yds. Scan is an handy function for planning around high seats etc. I would definetly buy this again if I had to. Excellent piece of kit that has no options to fiddle and fanny about with as such but do's what it says on the tin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Got an old leica 800 it reads very well out to 600m and often over 800m will not read over water or mud bank unless you hit an object. I'd buy it again. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I have the swarovski one it will range out to 1700 yds no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Leica CRF 1200 is the one you want. Try Ebay and a seller on there called Scopestop. Customs may catch your parcel but you'll still save money. Got a CRF 900 from him earlier this year, cost Euro 650 here in a shop, got mine for...... Euro 280! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit fingers Posted October 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks guys, looks like swarovski or leica then, That was the easy bit, now all I have to do is find the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I have the CRF 900 and it ranges way past that, my only gripe is some kind of lens protection for when not in use would be nice. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Have had the Swarowski Laser Guides since they came out, they are really very good, waterproof and switchable bettween yards / meters. Battery life is good and optically they are as good as their bino's (single optic here though) I use them instead of bino's whilst stalking - don't think there is anything better for price and compactness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Boy Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I use the Swaro 8x30 LRF, don't bother with bino's either, just the LRF. To demonstrate it to a buddy recently, I ranged the wall of a house across a valley at 1378 yards. Took two large steps towards the house, pinged it again - 1376 yards. That is real accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap_shot Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 My old style Leica 1200 will do what you want. Best reading was a big tree at 1310 yds which seemed believable.Reliably ranges over 1000 yds. Scan is an handy function for planning around high seats etc. I would definetly buy this again if I had to. Excellent piece of kit that has no options to fiddle and fanny about with as such but do's what it says on the tin. Agreed leica 1200 will suit your needs..............nothing to fiddle with just push the button and thats it............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I had the old rf 1200 leica( til some b$%$%^^&^&d pinched it), looked at the CRF 1200but dont feel its as good as the earlier RF 1200 and you have to choose yds or mtrs when you buy no swap over, so got the latest Swaro 8x30 which you can change from one to another and it is first class and easily ranges further than the 1500 yds claimed + you get a protective belt carrier too. So the swaro gets my "tried both" vote and it was few quid cheaper. Also beware of buying from the States as you will have no European guarantee, it will have to go back to the States with all the shipping problems and costs. Redfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit fingers Posted January 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Finally got the money together for the swarovki 8x30. Had it out today for the first time. VERY impresive bit of kit, far better than the bushnell 1500 I had before. Optics are superb and will range at distances I will never hit anything.( 1735 yards best to date.) Thanks to all those who gave advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Good choice. Cry once and enjoy. The cheaper ones seem ok until you try somebody elses and then the optics, general quality etc really show. A friends got a Newcon or something and thats not a patch on my Leica. Optics very dark and gloomy and the reading doesn't light up either so totally naff when the light is poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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