Gunwerks G7 BR2 Rangefinder Review

[COBrad]

It only takes a second for the 1 MPH values... I believe the default wind correction that comes up first is for 10 mph. Divide by 10 and you have your 1 MPH.

 

[NWmissouriman]

I guess I'm not sure what all the fuss is about 1 MPH wind adjustments. It's easy enough to toggle between the 5 MPH setting and split the MOA value, given the low values IMO

+1 agreed

 

[Broz]

If it is a 1/2 value wind or a 1/4 value wind just divide that into the equation after you divide wind speed after you page through the full value wind chart to get a good accurate wind correction. Might need a calculator at times. Or Just use a good well tuned ballistic app and get spot on corrections with less room for math errors. What works for some, does not ever work for all. These problems for sure increase or decrease in intensity as distance increases or decreases. And the reason I went back to an app. In scenarios like above there was no time savings at all. In fact it could take longer especially if you have to keep looking into the RF and pushing buttons to get your wind correction numbers. Just some things to consider. Wind is king, accurate readings to the intended target are an equal. These two areas are why I use a RF with a small beam divergence and a trusted ballistic app.

Jeff

 

[Hornhunter32]

In the heat of the moment, I would still prefer 1 mph increments. Maybe once I use it more, I'll get more comfortable with it.

 

[mtntrapper1]

If it is a 1/2 value wind or a 1/4 value wind just divide that into the equation after you divide wind speed after you page through the full value wind chart to get a good accurate wind correction. Might need a calculator at times. Or Just use a good well tuned ballistic app and get spot on corrections with less room for math errors. What works for some, does not ever work for all. These problems for sure increase or decrease in intensity as distance increases or decreases. And the reason I went back to an app. In scenarios like above there was no time savings at all. In fact it could take longer especially if you have to keep looking into the RF and pushing buttons to get your wind correction numbers. Just some things to consider. Wind is king, accurate readings to the intended target are an equal. These two areas are why I use a RF with a small beam divergence and a trusted ballistic app.

Jeff

I Highly agree Jeff, well stated, particularly after recently getting my LRKM from Shawn and taking his great class in N Idaho. Small beam is the best at LR and ELR. We shot well and just over 2650 Yds. The Vectronix Shined over all other rangefinders in the class.

Andy

 

[NWmissouriman]

Has anyone used the G7 below 32*F? If so, how cold was it? Did you have any problems? The operating temperature in the manual says 32-122 and I'm pretty sure I won't be using it when its 122, but there is a good chance that it will be well below 32 at times when I'll be hunting.

 

[Greyfox]

I used mine at 10F-30F with no issues out to 700-1000 yards. Accuracy was right on.

 

[Len Backus]

Me too.

 

[Alan Griffith]

Alas, I am selling my G7's. They are 14 months old and stayed in their case the entire time I didn't have them in my hands, using them.

I bought a pair of Leica 10x42 HD-B's.

Alan

 

[str8shoot]

Alas, I am selling my G7's. They are 14 months old and stayed in their case the entire time I didn't have them in my hands, using them.

I bought a pair of Leica 10x42 HD-B's.

Alan

I'm in the market for one, PM me please if selling.

 

[NWmissouriman]

I used mine at 10F-30F with no issues out to 700-1000 yards. Accuracy was right on.

Thanks for the reply. Very good to know. I'd hate to screw it up by using it when it is too cold. "0" is probably about as low as I'll be using it.

 

[dskrouse]

Just used mine last weekend with the DR Long Range Concept boys in Arkansas. A really great unit out to 1000 yards but I need more practice beyond that...

I sent this feedback to the Davidson's /Gunwerk folks....

Since the terrapin is discontinued they could take the unit up a notch in a next gen and get the other part of the market they are not getting to

-Mil based solution added
-Extend rated effective range up 500 yards
-Smaller reticle option for distant targets..
-Store more loads although reprogramming is not a big deal
-higher magnification for more distant targets...sounds like a bino

Any council on needed practice for distant objects would be appreciated but the solution on multiple targets out to a 1000 with my Edge and 7LRM were spot on...

 

[Greyfox]

Just used mine last weekend with the DR Long Range Concept boys in Arkansas. A really great unit out to 1000 yards but I need more practice that

Any council on needed practice for distant objects would be appreciated but the solution on multiple targets out to a 1000 with my Edge and 7LRM were spot on...

What was the speifuc problem you experienced with the G7 past 1000 yards? No reading? wrong yardage? Background or foreground interference? Etc.

 

[dskrouse]

Sorry should have been more clear. We were ranging white steel plates(Im guessing about 20 by 30) out to about 1280 yards in bright sunlight. This particular distance was the challenge with brush in the foreground and trees in the background.