Good range finder in the field?

[huntinfool18]

I was just wondering if anybody has has any good range finders that will ranger to at least 1000 yards for carring in the field. i have a lazer one but i cant get to read past 300 yards.

 

[1doug]

welcome and read about the swaro r/f

d-a

 

[col48]

hi m8
if you have the cash then lerch & bill have them at a good price,swaro that is.they are the next thread down,but hears the link anyway.
http://longrangehunting.com/ubbthreads/s...part=2&vc=1

thanks
Colin

PS if you do a search on range finders then there is some good tests been done on a few different ones,and the swaro cake out tops.

 

[huntinfool18]

Thanks guys. sounds like the swaro is the way to go.

 

[woodchopper]

The problem with currently available range finders. They do not zoom in close enough to provide an accurate reading.

I wish someone would develope a range finding spotting scope.

I currently have a newcon optics, and have in perfect circumstances ranged to 1300 yards at a granite rock face.

 

[FEENIX]

Thanks guys. sounds like the swaro is the way to go.

Not all Swaro units are made the same, just as Jeff (Broz).

 

[Mike6158]

I can tell you what isn't worth a crap

Leupold RXB-IV

As just a bino they are pretty good. Small... good optics.

The rangefinder is accurate enough but it's only good out to about 550 yards. They claim over 1000 yards to a "reflective" target... lot of good that does... I guess I could run over there and stick some reflective tape on the animal and then run back and range it... Battery life is terrible. You get maybe a couple of dozen ranges before low battery kicks in. It uses CR123's and those are pricey...

 

[Ridge Runner]

if 1000 is all you need the leica 1200 will serve you well, I ranged a deer yesterday with my first generation leica 1200 at 1218 yards.
RR

 

[MachV]

Old post and I would imagine Huntinfool18 has a couple of years with his decision but if your in the market and are willing to spend $1300 the Leica Geovids are a great buy from Camera-Land if bought before the end of the year(2009)......Just tell them the guys on the LRH board sent ya

 

[Mike6158]

In case someone stumbles across this thread:

I've tried a couple of the Leupolds and beyond about 500 yards they are done.

The Swarovski LG is awesome for it's size. So far I've only ranged to a shade over 1,100 yards but it does a great job. It ain't cheap... but it works.