Range Finder Advice needed

Update. I got a really good deal on a Leupold rx-2800(less than $300). So I figured I would give it a shot. I have only done some limited testing but here is what I found. At 800 yrds it has no trouble picking up trees and non reflective targets in full sun 95 degrees. Speed is about the same as my Leica 1000R. My Leica will read the trees also at 800 but was limited to 600 yrds non reflective target(brown cardboard) same conditions same day. The leica glass is much better, but the reticle of the Leupold was easier to manage. I typically use range cards that I make myself after shooting at different distances because I never can get Ballistic calculators to match my trajectory. The RX-2800 comes with limited ballistics but I thought I would give it a shot. I know my bullet drop @ 600 is 62". So I picked the profile that matched and ranged 500, 400, and 300. The MOA correction was spot on from 600 in. From 600 out it was off by 1 MOA at 700 and 2,25 MOA at 800. I did not buy this unit for the ballistic capabilities but it is nice to know it will work in a hunting scenario 600 and in.

I have a Sig 2200 MR and have been very happy with it so far.

EyeDoc2020 said:

Did you have any luck on your elk hunt?

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Thanks for asking. Yes I did. Went to New Mexico and managed to shoot a decent 6x6 on the third day.

The problem with most high end rangefinders is the Bluetooth or other cell programs needed. I don't own a smartphone or plan to! I wish there was one I could load from my desktop?

KyCarl said:

The problem with most high end rangefinders is the Bluetooth or other cell programs needed. I don't own a smartphone or plan to! I wish there was one I could load from my desktop?

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I believe the new leicas use a sd card.

The person I was talking about earlier with the Leica range finding binos used an SD card with his own ballistic table that he did online then uploaded. When he switched guns, he switched SD cards with a new table. When you ranged something it gave you the clicks for elevation for that particular rifle and load. Cool but came at a price.

Is there a budget? I own one of the original G7 rangefinders and other than its bulky size it's great. They can be found on classifieds at times for a fraction of retail.

The Leica's could be a budget buster. Slick system but for the 2200's he had, your paying about a $1 per range finding yard.

I purchased a Nikon Black X rangefinder soon after they became available. So far it has impressed me. Last week on a trip to my camp in PA I tested it as much as possible. I could range man sized bushes in sunshine out to 1325 yards. Didn't see any deer to range. We have a square steel target 18 inches square at 700 yards and the rangefinder would pick it up immediately in sunshine.
The unit is small and light and one has to brace against something when ranging long distance. I have had the Nikon for a few months and I like it. Lots of good features.

Like the man said clean the glass, laser outlet and a new battery (use a meter and ensure it is putting out FULL voltage, even new batteries can be low if they sat on the shelf a long time). My CRF 1200 would easily range Springbock at 900 yards in bright sunlight, and they are a lot smaller than deer.

If the cleaning and new battery don't solve your problem, return the finder to Leica, there is something wrong with it.

Lieca is the best for the money. I am currently running a 2700. But I also have a Vectronix plrf 15 which needs no introductions.