new zeiss rangefinder

[ammo burner]

anyone try the new zeiss rangefinders. price looks good hope they work like they say.

 

[FEENIX]

If you can wait, Jeff (BROZ) is going to do a comparative field test on different RFs to include the Zeiss.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f18/mad-h-ll-range-finding-snow-38778/

Ed

 

[ammo burner]

i was at the harissburg show in pa last week and talked to one of the dealers who had one they said they will compete with the swarovski for around $650. lets hope so.

 

[stcummingsjr]

I just picked up the Zeiss 8X26 rangefinder. Only had it a few days around my place, but am very happy with it so far. I have gotten many reading in the 1400's of large objects like our barn, dam or tractor. Have only ranged cows so far, but with a steady hand it will pick up 1200yds with little effort (my hand was not that steady...., a rest was a must for me for cows past 800 Yds). I was surprised at how fast the readings came back, compared to the Bushnell 1500 I compared it to. It is very bright, clear and crisp. 1478Yds is the furthest it read.... a rocky hillside. So far I have yet to get a "no read" of a cow at less than 800 YDS (first range attempt in ideal conditions), passed that range the percentage of first attempt readings on cows started to drop off a little (maybe 80% 1st attempt) I don't know if this % error was caused by me and my unsteadiness or if I was up against its ranging limitations. I am very impressed and think it has worked very well at ranges of around 1000yds on "cow" sized game. Good luck in your choices. STC

 

[Pdvdh]

It doesn't sound like it will range distances equivalent to the Swaro. Which is what I expected.

 

[Broz]

stcummingsjr, were you ranging cows on flat ground or into a hill side?

Thanks !

Jeff

 

[davewilson]

where'd you get it and how much?

 

[stcummingsjr]

Broz- some of both....Sky line range of 886 YDS reported back first attempt, which should have taken out any question of a hillside reflection. It is supper fast when ranging a rock or hillside near your intended target.....but that is probably similar to any range finder. My experience is limited when it comes to using a good range finder; this is the best I have got my hands on. Stc

 

[Tikka Lover]

Was it sunny or overcast? The sun usually ruins the effective range of my finder.

Thanks

 

[stcummingsjr]

More overcast....

 

[Broz]

Broz- some of both....Sky line range of 886 YDS reported back first attempt, which should have taken out any question of a hillside reflection. It is supper fast when ranging a rock or hillside near your intended target.....but that is probably similar to any range finder. My experience is limited when it comes to using a good range finder; this is the best I have got my hands on. Stc

That does not sound all that bad. In my mind you just can't compare numbers unless you have all 3 lined up on bipods and ranging the same target on the same day with the same conditions. That is why I refuse to pick before doing this. I would keep using it and getting to know it better. That time spent will most likely pay off when you really need it.

Thanks for the info.

Jeff

 

[stcummingsjr]

In my mind you just can't compare numbers unless you have all 3 lined up on bipods and ranging the same target on the same day with the same conditions.
Jeff

+1.....

 

[stcummingsjr]

where'd you get it and how much?

Still recovering from selling my kidney to pay for it... I got it for a little less than one can find it in Cabelas.