which laser range finder?

[firefly]

Hello,
I would like to get a top notch LRF, to range easily to say 1400 yards... any ideas? I know the swaro is pretty good, but what about these models: Bushnell 1500, Newcon 1500/2500? I dont mind paying the price as long as the quality goes with it.
thanks for the help,
firefly

 

[col48]

hi
there has been a couple of chaps on hear done a few tests with different R/F and they all come up with swaro.
so if you have the cash,i think thats the one.
thanks
Colin

PS do a search and the tests should come up.

 

[royinidaho]

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hi
there has been a couple of chaps on hear done a few tests with different R/F and they all come up with swaro.
so if you have the cash,i think thats the one.
thanks
Colin

PS do a search and the tests should come up.

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All very true! Spot on!

 

[bailey1474]

If you've got the cash, give me a call or shoot me an email. I don't think you'll find a better price!!!

 

[lerch]

The only way to go is the swaro, dont waste time with starting cheap and trying to make something work. spend the money right off the bat and get a swaro, it will work and you will be happy.

take it easy
steve

 

[wildcat]

I second that, Lerch is right, buy the Swaro. I have one and it's awesome!

Wildcat

 

[gafferq2xl]

I tried to find the test post you spoke of.....no luck.

The Swaro's are certainly the stand alone in the rangfinder class but, I'm going to sell my 10X42 EL's and 3 rangfinders and pick up a set of the Leica 10X42 Geovid BFR w/LRF. I wish they had these when I bought my EL's. These are not only among the best in bino's (not a differance to my eye with EL's when I bought them) but and intergrated LFR!!!! One less thing to fumble with and carry. I'm hitting Cabela's within a few weeks and I'll be doing my business then. I'll still keep my STS80 HD though.


[ QUOTE ]
hi
there has been a couple of chaps on hear done a few tests with different R/F and they all come up with swaro.
so if you have the cash,i think thats the one.
thanks
Colin

PS do a search and the tests should come up.

[/ QUOTE ]

 

[lovdasnow]

speaking of the geovids, has anyone compared them to the swaro as far as rangfinding capabilities? love having both of them in one unit, but dang....$$$$$$$

 

[bailey1474]

In my brief experience w/the Geovids I found them to be no better than the 1200 scan. I think they rate it @ 1300 yds instead of 1200 though. Might be a little better, but the Swaro will range circles around both.

 

[lerch]

I took out a geovid and a swaro one day but i only had about 15min to play with them. First I compared the 1200 and the geovid. there was no real difference between the glass in the 2 leica's, ranging was a little bit farther with the geovid and it was a very comfortable unit to hold, much better than the 1200.

When i compared the swaro and the geo I did like the geo's reticle better but there was no comparison in long ranging ability. I lost the geovid at about 1200yds and the swaro bounced back a quick reading of 1500 something yards. Glass was slightly better in the swaro and both were comfortable to hold. While the swaro is a monocular it works just fine as a pure optic tool.

At this point in time the swaro is the king of the hill.

take it easy
steve

 

[Freebore]

Lerch,
I don't here much about the new Leupold rangefinder that does the math for you. I have the Lieca scan 1200 and like it for what I do. Has anyone tested the Leupold yet or better yet any field use experiences?

 

[jwp475]

goodgrouper, tested the Leupold and in short, don't waste your money.... The Swarovski is the King of Long distance rangeing without peer, in it's price range

 

[lerch]

GoodGrouper and I both have done a test with the Swaro, leica, and leup. Do a search and you can find the info.

The swaro is definantly the king of the hill, dont waste you money on the leup.

steve

 

[lovdasnow]

thanks for the info on the geovids, good to hear, thanks, jon