Range Finders...

[Spank]

I didn't know whether to start a new topic on this or not but I did so... What do you guys think about range finders??? What is the difference between the most expensive range finder and the least expensive? Are they really helpful? Could you get by with the crappiest range finder (espcially when you're spending enough already on other accessories), and who makes the best one or what is the best range finder on the market.
Thanks again guys...

[fletch]

Well timed, because I am going to buy one in 2 weeks and I will be watching the replies on this one. Personally I am leaning towards the Bushnell Pro Scout for 2 reasons that being I have heard it is a very good one and has lots of features (scan zip etc.) and the price is still reasonable. The runup is the Nikon 440 which is less expensive but I don't think it has the same features as the Bushnell. I hope you get lots of input.

[TNhunterKMC]

I bought a Leica Rangemaster 900 last fall. It has a red illuminated range display in the viewfinder. All the others use lcd displays which make them difficult to see in low light situations (i.e. early in the morning and late evening). Also the optics on the Leica are top-notch. My next choice was going to be the Nikon Pro 800 (I believe that was the model). It is nice - ergonomically and has good optics. However it had the LCD display that I mentioned above. All the research I had done also pointed me toward the Leica models.

[Digger]

I have a couple of Bushnell Yardage Pro Sports range finders, .

Digger

[Maritimer]

Here is a post that discussed that topic, hope it helps.
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... nge+finder

[aubie515]

The Leica LRF is the preferred rangefinder. I think if you are just going to use the rangefinder for archery hunting, than a cheaper rangefinder will work for you. If you hunt during rifle season, I would recommend the Leica.

[curmudgeon]

I recently purchased the Nikon 440, accurate to within 1/2 yard.
Works from 11 t0 437 yards. $183.00 with free shipping.
pm me if you want to know where.

[claude]

I have a leica and my friend has a bushnell his bushnell will do every
thing that my leica will accuracy is very close to 800 yrds neither one
works that great in heavy snow or thick bush. the bushnell is smaller
and handier than the leica its just a matter of preference

[russm]

I saw a Bushnel Bow Pro, which has a digital read out and is made to mount on a vertical bow. Has anyone here had any experience with this. Has anyone seen one of these mounted on a crossbow?

[Woody Williams]

Rabnge finders?

Don't leave the truck without one in your pack.

Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout for me..

[Spank]

So I see that the Bushnell is the most popular and the Leica is close behind. Someone mentioned that the Bushnell is better for bow and the leica is better for rifle... y is this? Does the leica just have longer range what? Thanks a lot for all the info guys, you put quite the little guide for me...

[A.W]

I have the Yardage Pro Legend. It has features like zip znd scan which come in handy. It's also waterproof and floats.

[huntin1]

The Leica has better range, better optics and illuminated readout. I have had 2 Bushnells, a YP 600 and a YP 1000. They were both OK. But the Leica is better. It all boils down to what you want and need. Since I also shoot long range rifle I wanted a rangefinder that would reach out. Even with the YP 1000 I could not range much beyond 600 yards which was not enough. I bought a Leica LRF 1200 Scan, I've ranged bare hillsides at over 1100 yards with it. I used to carry a small 8X pair of bino's along with my rangefinder, the optical clarity on my Leica is so good I no longer carry the bino's, just the Leica.

If you can't afford the Leica, get a Bushnell, they will work just fine in most hunting situations, any rangefinder is better than none at all.


huntin1