Rangefinder recommendations?

ID_Paul · Jul 5, 2004

I need to buy a rangefinder this season. I hunt both archery and rifle, so need one that can measure both close and long distances.

What brand do you recommend? What distance capacity is really necessary?

Thanks.
Paul

kilowatt · Jul 5, 2004

Get a Leica.....

Deerchaser · Jul 5, 2004

Buy a Leica, I have had one now for three seasons and it was the best thing I ever bought. I thought I was good at judging distances until I bought mine. It would definatley be a good investment.

Andy

huntnphool · Jul 5, 2004

FWIW, I realy like my Nikon 800. I hunt archery as well and don't have a single complaint...................rf

30inchbucks · Jul 5, 2004

I've had 2 different Bushnell's and have absolutely no complaints. They have taken alot of abuse year after year and still keep going. They are alot more economical too.

Vince (Colorado) · Jul 5, 2004

Buy the Leica!

Later,
Vince

bowhuntnnut · Jul 5, 2004

I've had a Leica for a year now, it works great. Worth every penny.

NvrEnuf · Jul 6, 2004

You may also want to look into some of the new binocular/rangefinder combo units that they are coming out with. That's really the only grip I have about my rangfinder is that it's just one more thing to carry around. It sure would be nice if they came out with a combined unit that was worth packing around.

Good luck,

NvrEnuf

Bura Nut · Jul 6, 2004

I have had real problems with bushnell out past 300 yards. In the times you are most likely to see a good buck (twilight) its difficult to pick up the animals and reliably range them with my bushnell and I used my buddies side by side to test them both out. I would buy the Leica especially if you are ranging out past 200-300 yards........ Thanks, Allen Taylor......