Range Finder

I used to have a leica lrf800 which was good and had an illuminated readout, but i changed that for a swarovski laser guide and its a brilliant bit of kit! Bright and very accurate out to 1600yds iirc - there is 1 cheap in the sales section too!!

Daz
 
I have a bushnell - I think it is a Scout and claims to range out to 1000 yards or similar.

Anyhow, I've ranged large white walls at over 800 yards, I've no idea what it would take for it to range at 1000 yards. I'd guess it would be reasonable to say that in everyday use it might be useful and reliable out to 400 yards or so and I've never actually needed to range anywhere near that distance except for my own entertainment. I think it offers 5X magnification and the optics in it are not great in low light. On the other hand I've never needed to range any great distance in low light so although this seems like a down side it is never something that has been a problem in practical use.

It wasn't overly expensive and 2nd hand ones sell on ebay for what I paid for it so I figure if it ever outlives its usefulness I can always sell it. If I was serious about ranging stuff at distance or in the dark I'd look at the big name/big money brands but for practical deer stalking the Bushnell does everything I've ever needed.

It comes in a little case and I hang it on one of my belt loops and forget about it so the size hasn't been a problem for me but I think that some are a little smaller if size is a factor for you.

Hope that helps.
 
have tried my mates leupold, there very clear, tried a deben tonight on way home, that was quite good as well for about £150, will check out the bushnell one later this week, dont want to spend massive amounts as i work full time so stalking gets fitted in when i have the time, thanks for the great review:thumb:
 
I have one of these
Tasco Hunting & Golf 400 Laser Rangefinder 8 - 700 Metres With Carry Case

Bought on line from jsramsbottom.com

Light, accurate, under £100 and the turn round from order to delivery was amazingly quick
 
Dean,

I have a Leupold RX-1000i TBR, small compact and easy to use. Once setup will also show you in either MOA, Inches or Mil how much to Hold over or under for shots!! (or adjust the scope) - also has the TBR feature (True ballistic range) which will work out the angle of the shot and give you a true range of the shot.

Mike
 
thanks mike, just been looking at those on uttings website look a very neat package, hope you are well, Dean

I see you have the bug after trying my Leupold RX 1000i TBR. There are cheaper options as there are scopes but if you are going to Stalk for many years to come buy the best you can afford. As they say you gets whatya pays for. Not that i am in any way knocking other brands.

It was a lovely Charlie we saw last night hope to get him/her next time.

Jimbo :fox: :thumb:
 
+ 1 on jimbos thread buy the best you can afford , i bought a swarvoski one off moses on here and its superb ,save a bit more and buy quality
 
yes i think i will save up a bit more, jimbo had his on last nights stalk, brilliant piece of kit, small and compact and powerful:thumb:
 
+ 1 on jimbos thread buy the best you can afford , i bought a swarvoski one off moses on here and its superb ,save a bit more and buy quality


Bri.243 we think alike quality may seem expensive initially but cheaper in the long run as you only buy once.

Jimbo ;)
 
I have the Nikon RifleHunter 1000 which I have not seen mentioned yet. It is 6X mag and has the angle compensation option, i.e gives either the direct or the horizontal distance in Yards or Metres. I have not been able to catch it out yet! It also automatically illuminates the cross hairs and readings in the dusk or in a dark wood.

I have just poked it out of the back door and taken a reading off a telephone pole at 258 metres isolating it from the tree behind which is at 277, so it's quite precise.

I did improve its handling/steadying hugely by making a rubber eye cup for it which may also help with whichever one you buy; see my post in the equipment section. The 258 metre telephone pole reading was taken one-handed.

Alan
 
Hi there, I use a Leica CRF1600 and have ranged out to 900 metres. Very good piece of kit. Took if for a swim in a lake and it survived!!
 
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