choosing Rangefinder

[backy33]

I have done a bunch of reading on various rangefinders in the market. Ive pretty much broke it down to two. Looking at the Bushnell 1300 G-force and the Leica 1600b. I understand there is quite a price difference between the two. Id like to think I can afford the leica but with the right persuasion i might just pull the trigger. If someone can convince me that the Bushnell will range 1000 yards no problem thats all I'd need to save $400.

With both rangefinders being fairly new what are some field experiences with these two? Ive owned the leica 1000 and had a hell of a time ranging in the snow in NE SD. No snow and it worked great. Dont want the same thing to happen. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[FEENIX]

Welcome to LRH and enjoy!

Use the LRH search (top right), there are plenty of info about the Leica rangefinders.

I have the 1600, depending on the reflective properties of the object and environmental conditions, you can effectively range them beyond the 1K yard range easily.

Last year, I ranging mulies at 1600-1800 yards when it was cloudy and light snow. I've also, structures, rocks, etc ... beyond 2100 yards. Each unit might vary in ranging capabilities.

Good luck!

Ed

[marinetowgunner]

I too use the 1600. I've looked through the bushnell stuff and just couldn't come to sacrifice the optical quality that the Leica had.

[backy33]

I can sacrifice the optical quality if i can get consistent readings to 1000 yards in less than standard conditions. I have heard sone horror stories with the leica in snow/overcast days. But with their optical quality im hoping they have made improvements for this so i can get both consistent reading and quality at the same time. 75% of my use with a rangefinder is in bad weather conditions. I need it to be great on both fronts.

[mt Al]

Leica hands down! I have a 1200 and range beyond that regularly.

[Broz]

My back up unit is a Leica 1600. Was watching for wolves today and got to ranging stuff with the Leica. Small trees along a large snow covered grain field. They were at roughly 400, 900, 1200, 1580 yards. Followed up with the Vectronix and got the same readings within 2 yards on all targets. I still say the Leica 1600 is the best value out there bar none.

Jeff

[4xforfun]

Originally Posted by Broz

My back up unit is a Leica 1600. Was watching for wolves today and got to ranging stuff with the Leica. Small trees along a large snow covered grain field. They were at roughly 400, 900, 1200, 1580 yards. Followed up with the Vectronix and got the same readings within 2 yards on all targets. I still say the Leica 1600 is the best value out there bar none.

Jeff

I don't know about that.......

Lieca 1600 cost..$800.00.... range..1500 yards...cost per yard = .54 a yard.

Vectronix Terrapin. cost $1800.00....range 4500 yards...cost per yard = .40 per yard.


Winner....vectronix!!

That is the logic I used to convince myself that I truly NEEDED a Vectronix!!!


Hey man..it's math....you can't argue with math.