Thanks Dan..
Thanks Dan..
I'll be a nice to you as you'll let me be, or as mean as you make me be.
Polite society started dying the day it was no longer necessary for rude men to physically defend themselves from the consquences of their actions or words.
I looked at the Leica too and going by the reviews it looks like a good tool. There were a few reasons I chose the Swarovski over the Leica.
#1 I have had Swarovski binoculars for nearly 35 years and they are still top shelf.
#2 The Swarovski has all its value in the glass and laser with no additional electronics. The Leica has added electronics in BDC which I do not want.
#3 The Leica is half the weight so I thought perhaps less durable. The Swarovski is smaller than the Bushnell I have been using so by no means too large.
I dont think you made a bad choice, having both would be great lol.
If you think your a hammer everything looks like a nail.
Some years ago I caved in and bought a Leica 10x42 binocular with built-in rangefinder. I find it so much better than the monocular rangefinders - especially when the fox fever sets in while you're trying to get precise reading
Cap'n Morgan
WHAT!!! Them are 3000 bucks!!!! I had a very hard time justifying the Swarovski mono at about 25% of that. However if I were in an income bracket that would allow I probably would too. I am hoping having a range finder with far more capability than my old one will at least raise my fur income bracket a bit.
Unlimited $ I would go Terrapin......we were getting hits last weekend at 1830 yards on a 3'x5' white target and 2675 yards the weekend before on my truck.
I cant afford them but I know a guy with some pretty cool toys.
I have a Bushnell 1500 and would not suggest that...some days I cant even get a 550 yard hit with it.
Doug
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Ive been fairly happy with the "eh ill aim about this much high" method. But I don't shoot very far ranges.
I didn't need or want extreme range capability. What I needed was a tool that will give me precise readings in any light conditions to at least 800 yards.
It seems I have it.
JR. Trade, $250.00 plus both Bushnell range finders and I pay shipping. You know what I'm talking about!
Why not get a mil-spec range finder??!! The AN/PSQ-23 is right for you! Requires two 123A batteries and has a visible laser, just in case!!!
Just kidding, I had to work with some today. I thought it would be funny. Now I'm going to read the posts on which ones are good value!
After reading, I am convinced I want, but do not need, a range finder!
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Jr. I'd counter his offer with- send the better of the 2 rangefinders to try out for a bit while you think about it.
If you think your a hammer everything looks like a nail.
Bullshop- Did you take your range readings unsupported? Did you just hold the range finder in your hand or did you have it mounted to a tripod or propped on something? I am looking to upgrade my LRF and I really don't want to shell out the clams for a Terrapin. I just need a range finder that will range game and steel targets smaller than a F-350 without having to be mounted on a tripod...
IMHO they are fun at the range,non-combatant situations,but I will never stake my life on any lazers,or red dots that operate on battery's, I have seen too many failures,I completely,and firmly believe in the KISS method,less, is less to go wrong!! Someday,hopefully not,I may have a pacemaker,then I will have to accept it! JMO...
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You can't buy common sense,and stupidity can't be fixed!
We used Leupold and Bushnell rangefinders in Iraq and none of them failed. For the most part, most electronics designed for use in adverse conditions do very well. They are just optimistic about their capabilities....except for vectronix.
Now the vectors...man those are simply amazing!
I was just standing in the doorway of my shop with my shoulder leaning on the door frame and holding the range finder in my hands. I have learned a little trick over the years on how to help steady my binoculars and it works with this too. I pull my hat down tight on my head and put both index fingers up over the brim. That helps a lot to steady the hold. I am pleased with my choice and I believe it will serve my needs well. I will always have a spare battery with me.
Thank you for the info and it helps immensely. I need a rangefinder that can pick up targets out to a 1,000 yds without having to be mounted on a tripod.
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |