Opinions on Range finders?

POP · #1 10-30-2006, 01:56 PM

OK fellas, not rich here-just an enlisted USAF guy so, what say you? As anyone else, I would like nice consistant readings out to at least an honest 1000 yards.

I have been looking at Nikon 1200, Bushnell 1500, leica 1200 and some others. Please advise.

Jon Jackoviak · #2 10-31-2006, 05:11 AM

We do not carry the Leica, but I have played with both the Bushnell and Nikon. The Nikon seems to be more consistent on long distances. We have had a larger number of returns on the Bushnell Elite 1500 also.

Wolfdawg · #3 10-31-2006, 06:38 AM

I bought my Swaro last year and cannot believe I went this long without one. A lot of fellas hunt long range around here. At least 3 or 4 of them bought a Swaro after seeing mine. I am not a wealthy person, but the Swaro is DEFINATELY worth the $$$!!!! Hands down.
I have used the Bushnells in the past and was satisfied with getting a reading every now and then. They never really extended their range capabilities. The Swaro will just barely miss kissing 2000 yards (again, from a 1500 yard rated device!!).
SWARO...SWARO...SWARO....SWARO...!!!!!!
Wolfdawg

POP · #4 10-31-2006, 09:14 AM

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I bought my Swaro last year and cannot believe I went this long without one. A lot of fellas hunt long range around here. At least 3 or 4 of them bought a Swaro after seeing mine. I am not a wealthy person, but the Swaro is DEFINATELY worth the $$$!!!! Hands down.
I have used the Bushnells in the past and was satisfied with getting a reading every now and then. They never really extended their range capabilities. The Swaro will just barely miss kissing 2000 yards (again, from a 1500 yard rated device!!).
SWARO...SWARO...SWARO....SWARO...!!!!!!
Wolfdawg

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I wish I could afford it!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

Shawn Carlock · #5 10-31-2006, 10:07 AM

POP,

Do yourself a favor and wait until you can.

lerch · #6 10-31-2006, 02:22 PM

Amen, the swaro is the undisputed king of range finders. I really like the Lieca CRF for a hunter who doesnt wanna shoot past 600-700yds though

steve

polarcow · #7 10-31-2006, 02:34 PM

+1 for the swaro. You might want to check out eurooptic.com or samplelist.com for good prices. Still expensive even at a discount but saving up for it is well worth it IMO.

-polarcow