What rangefinder for ranging coyotes in snow?

[Ndfarmer]

I hunt flat open farmland for coyotes in North Dakota. I am curious what range finder to upgrade to to be able to range the actual coyote not just brush or trees at a distance when the ground is fully covered in snow? When winter is in full swing there isn't much to range off of. I currently have a Leupold 1200i. That works well on deer and shrubs out to 850.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

The new leupold rx2800 is supposed to be amazing.

 

[Ndfarmer]

Thanks! Didn't know they came out with new model. Anyone with first hand experience appreciated.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Check out this thread - pretty good input from guys using them.

https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/rangefinder-help-vortex4000hd-leupold-2800-leica.228704/

 

[zr600]

I would just spend the extra money and buy a Leica they are the best on the market plus they have great glass.

 

[26Reload]

Adjustable eyepiece on the rx2800...make it as clear to see as your eyes can see....fast and accurate...fresh battery out past 3000yd
Have had mine for about three years i think...maybe two...im getting old and just can 'recall'.......do you mean with a cloth......

 

[nmbarta]

Magnification seems be my biggest problem on flats for antelope, they're just too small to know if I'm getting a range on the antelope without a background.
There are several options for binos with built in rangfinders. I think I'll go that route next year. Just a thought.
Other than that I've been happy with the sig 2400ab. Technology in this department is going through the roof, makes me scared to buy anything, you can't hardly give a lica 1600 away anymore and I paid around 800 bucks for one just a few years ago. I literally gave it away. Cost of doing business I guess.

 

[Ndfarmer]

I might have to see if local store will get a rx2800 in so I can test it out. Used friends Leica geovid r 1200 side by side with mine and their was barely any difference. The new 3000's are awesome but looking for small hand held if possible.

 

[Ndfarmer]

Magnification seems be my biggest problem on flats for antelope, they're just too small to know if I'm getting a range on the antelope without a background.
There are several options for binos with built in rangfinders. I think I'll go that route next year. Just a thought.
Other than that I've been happy with the sig 2400ab. Technology in this department is going through the roof, makes me scared to buy anything, you can't hardly give a lica 1600 away anymore and I paid around 800 bucks for one just a few years ago. I literally gave it away. Cost of doing business I guess.

I agree on the rapid advancement in tech that's why I asked for help. It's nice when I can be happy with my purchase for a little while anyway. Thanks.

 

[window licker]

Generally the cheaper range finders are going to have a larger beam divergence. If your wanting real distances and a narrow beam, I would look for a terrapin range finder. Get the gen1 model not the terrapin x.

 

[jack the ripper]

I've never had a issue with any. I really like the sig for a compact handheld

 

[Ckgworks]

Camera Land has/had? the Leica 2700 on sale for $540. I ended up picking one up I have played a little with it off the deck and can say it's well worth the purchase to me! Great enough glass and 7x so it doubles as a fine monocular, it's tiny and gives instant readings. I need to get it out and find some animals, but it was picking up stumps and trees at 1800 off my deck which is as far as I can see from home.... you might check out some of the reviews on line about it.

 

[Greyfox]

I haven't had any issue ranging coyotes against snow with my Gunwerks G7. The near/far filtering system is very effective in discerning foreground/background interferences quickly and accurately.

 

[Ndfarmer]

I haven't had any issue ranging coyotes against snow with my Gunwerks G7. The near/far filtering system is very effective in discerning foreground/background interferences quickly and accurately.

Thanks for the info, glad to hear from someone who ranges in the snow. I haven't used a rangefinder with Ballistic calculator built in. Sounds like they work pretty good. It might speed me up and allow me to get on target faster.