Range finder advice

[pdugas]

My Leupold range finder went belly up. I'm looking for advice on a replacement. I don't need one with all the bells and whistles. I'm looking for one that is easy to use in the $200 - $400 price range with a decent warranty . It will be used mostly for handgun hunting.

 

[Ol' Red]

My Leupold range finder went belly up. I'm looking for advice on a replacement. I don't need one with all the bells and whistles. I'm looking for one that is easy to use in the $200 - $400 price range with a decent warranty . It will be used mostly for handgun hunting.

Contact Leupold and let them know that yours broke. They offered me over half off on a new model. I think I paid $300 for a new 2800 yard model. It is a lot better quality than my original. Other models were cheaper.

 

[Wingnut00]

Look at a maven. They claim it'll do 4500 yards. I've ranged about 3880 non reflective (tree) over and over just messing with it but it's extremely reliable. If I lost it today I'd order a new one tomorrow.

 

[LuvDog]

If warranty is the key then you can't go wrong with vortex

 

[Varmint Shooter]

Vortex, life time warranty.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Take a look at the Athlon Midas 1 Mile Rangefinder which is on sale for $179.99
Fully Multicoated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses

Waterproof to protect the product in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater

Diopter adjustment - Adjusts for precise focus on display

Angle Compensation Mode - Provides true horizontal distance to target

Line of Sight Mode - Provides actual line of sight range

Scan Mode - Allows you to get quick readings on different objects or tracking a moving target

Dual Units of Measurement of Distance (Y/M) - Ranges in yards or meters

Effective Ranging Distance - 5-1700 yards

 

[victor3ranger]

Take a look at the Athlon Midas 1 Mile Rangefinder which is on sale for $179.99
Fully Multicoated optics effectively reduces reflected light and increases the transmission of light giving you a brighter image than normal single coated lenses

Waterproof to protect the product in the harshest weather conditions or if accidentally submerged underwater

Diopter adjustment - Adjusts for precise focus on display

Angle Compensation Mode - Provides true horizontal distance to target

Line of Sight Mode - Provides actual line of sight range

Scan Mode - Allows you to get quick readings on different objects or tracking a moving target

Dual Units of Measurement of Distance (Y/M) - Ranges in yards or meters

Effective Ranging Distance - 5-1700 yards

So it will range deer at 1000+?

 

[FEENIX]

So it will range deer at 1000+?

From the Athlon website ...

(SOURCE: https://athlonoptics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Midas-Laser-Rangefinder-1-Mile-Spec-Sheet.pdf)

 

[Berrnard]

So it will range deer at 1000+?

800 but i got rid of mine. it does not calc yardage with angle. the athlon just shows you what the angle is.

most, if not all the vortex do calc for you. ended up with a set of viper hd 3000 from aa optics

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Have you considered the GPO RT1800
Magnification 6x
Objective diameter 20 mm
Exit pupil 16 mm
Exit Relief 3,33 mm
Diopter correction +3
Field of view at 1000 meters 7,5°
Laser Response time 0,33 sec
Scan mode Yes
Length 94 mm
Width 33 mm
Heigth 76 mm
Weigth 148 g
Measurements per battery CR2 4.000
battery Type CR2 Lithium
Minimum Range 6 m
Minimum Range (Reflective Object) 1.800 m
Range trees and grass 700 m
6-1.000 meters Measurements Acc. +1
1.000-1.800 meters Measurements Acc. +2
Laser Class (Eye Safe) 1M
Angle Sensor +/-60°