Range finding binoculars ?!

[Klenchblaize]

I have used range finders and range finding binoculars. But I would nt buy a pair. I dont think they are needed. Get to know your ground. Use google earth and use that to measure key distances. Also take two white painted sticks. Measure the length of a deer and then tplace these sticks in the ground. Pace back 200 yards and get to know how they look against your reticle in your scope and do this at various magnifications.

Next time you see a deer - if it looks smaller than the distanc of the two sticks then it is too far.

Sight your rifle 1” high at 100yards and a centre of shoulder aim point is good for 250 so you have a reasonable margin for error.

Cracking guidance but I'm sure you've guessed the charge heading your way from the SD young bucks:



Cheers!

K

 

[Tim.243]

I have used range finders and range finding binoculars. But I would nt buy a pair. I dont think they are needed. Get to know your ground. Use google earth and use that to measure key distances. Also take two white painted sticks. Measure the length of a deer and then tplace these sticks in the ground. Pace back 200 yards and get to know how they look against your reticle in your scope and do this at various magnifications.






Next time you see a deer - if it looks smaller than the distanc of the two sticks then it is too far.

Sight your rifle 1” high at 100yards and a centre of shoulder aim point is good for 250 so you have a reasonable margin for error.

Very good, Also if your land has drilled crops you will find the tram/sprayer lines are around 30 mts
So aspot can be counted down quite easy. As above I have Google mapped all my productive areas for distance so all points are covered.


Tim.243

 

[Cyres]

If you are serious then get some Geovids. As for google maps sorry but I would trust my Geovids any time. I agree if you know your ground then all the better. I find range estimate across valleys is miles out. Recently whilst out for a walk I was looking at some cock pheasants across a small valley. My initial range estimation was 100+ yds too far.

Range estimation at night is v difficult and this is when Geovids are very useful if you have time. Not such a problem now as we are using small calibre C/F with very flat trajectories so just point and shoot.

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[Klenchblaize]

Just as a point of interest and to counter an assertion elsewhere, I'm reliably informed Swarovski are the only bino range finder manufacturer where the barrels are not compromised by the presence of electronics; the reason for the bulbs beneath the barrels of the EL Range.
The transmission of the Zeiss and Leica barrels therfore will differ slightly as a consequence of their design choice.
Test results will have to point out whether their lowest transmission barrel will or will not be higher compared to the Swarovski's transmission.

K

 

[JabaliHunter]

Just as a point of interest and to counter an assertion elsewhere, I'm reliably informed Swarovski are the only bino range finder manufacturer where the barrels are not compromised by the presence of electronics; the reason for the bulbs beneath the barrels of the EL Range.
The transmission of the Zeiss and Leica barrels therfore will differ slightly as a consequence of their design choice.
Test results will have to point out whether their lowest transmission barrel will or will not be higher compared to the Swarovski's transmission.

K

I think that what Jan said is true, but whether the electronics are within the barrels or slung underneath is not really the issue. The issue is whether the laser and electronics interfere with the optical performance, which Swarovski mitigates by using a separate beam splitter housed with the electronics under the barrels and Leica mitigates by using their Perger Porro prisms. The light transmission graphs show remarkably little difference between the performance of left and right sides in both of these. In contrast, the OLD Zeiss Victory shows a dramatic difference in light transmission between the left and right sides. We can only hope and assume that the latest Zeiss Victory HT rangefinder has improved in this respect (until the light transmission is independently tested).

 

[rutland]

I have a pair of Swarovski rf binos and have just come back off a week on the hill where they have been invaluable. Judging distance with dead ground between you I find is very hard, also steep uphill and downhill shots appear to be further than they actually are. I am waiting to see a pair of vortex rf binos, I am impressed with the normal binos and I think they offer very good value for money with a lifetime warranty.

 

[Zeissman]

Does anyone know anything about Rudolph? See link below - £845 for rangfinding binos.
Rudolph 8x42 1800m Laser Rangefinder Binoculars | Opticswarehouse.co.uk

 

[John Gryphon]

Also take two white painted sticks. Measure the length of a deer and then tplace these sticks in the ground. Pace back 200 yards and get to know how they look against your reticle in your scope and do this at various magnifications.

Next time you see a deer - if it looks smaller than the distanc of the two sticks then it is too far.

Too much work! I just lift my Swaro`s up and look through them.
I attest to the other fellas re 'dead ground" trying to est ranges across wide gullies is extremely difficult.

 

[John Gryphon]

Does anyone know anything about Rudolph? See link below - £845 for rangfinding binos.
Rudolph 8x42 1800m Laser Rangefinder Binoculars | Opticswarehouse.co.uk

Seems like they are Japanese which is a step up on certain other Asian countries and a reasonable warranty also helps seal the deal.

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