Rangefinder help: Vortex4000hd, Leupold 2800, Leica

Been using the Leupold for a few days in the field now...

The 7x Leupold rx-2800 glass is definitely a step up from the 6x Nikon 4K glass, but it's not quite on par with Leica CRF glass. I think the Leupold resolution is similar to the Leica CRF, but the color contrast between the two is night and day. Honestly I dont think any glass in any optic quite compares with Leica HD glass when it comes to color contrast and fidelity. Leica glass always delivers the most amazing colors. Second to none.

Now for the laser performance...
The manual states a max range on trees of 1300 yards. This isn't even close to what the rangefinder will do.

- In super hazy almost foggy conditions with the sun shining above, I was easily and consistently picking up returns on trees at 1700+ yards out. Very impressive considering how bad the atmosphere was for ranging.

- With slightly hazy conditions and light cloud cover, I was getting consistent returns on trees at 2100-2200 yards with every single click of the button. Went into scan mode and got some returns at 2360-2380 yards.

I havent even tested it on reflective surfaces yet. I would love to see what this thing would do in perfect atmospheric conditions. Even in less than perfect conditions, it is performing on trees WAY above what the manual states. Over 1000 yards more than what the manual states to be exact. That is extremely impressive. I saw deer at ranges of 600-700 yards and hit them with the laser, but that isn't really even a challenge to mention for this rangefinder. Effortlessly ranged them very accurately.

The controls are a piece of cake once you know what they are from 10 minutes of reading in the manual. I set up the Ballistics drop calculator with the the appropriate code according to my bullet drop at 600 yards using a 300 yards zero and all of the feedback for adjustments to made were within 0.1 MOA of my BallisticsArc calculator. So basically the Leupold calculations were all dead on. Unfortunately the Leupold internal calculator only gives adjustment values on ranges out to 800 yards. But I always try to get within reasonable shooting ranges to animals so that's not a deal breaker for me.

All in all this is the BEST rangefinder I have ever seen at this price point. Simply amazing that Leupold was able to pack all these features and high levels of performance into a rangefinder for which I only paid $398. Extremely happy with the purchase so far

I own a pair of the sig kilo 3000 bdx and a gunwerks range finder the sig will range farther and pickup smaller targets i just ordered my son a set from euro optics for 949. David

Glass quality....you do know that the Leupold eyepiece can adjust for finer focus of the target...correct.....

26Reload said:

Glass quality....you do know that the Leupold eyepiece can adjust for finer focus of the target...correct.....

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All LRFs have an ocular focus. Nothing wrong with the focus or resolution in the Leupold glass. The Leupold glass is nice, especially for its price point, but it just doesn't have the "WOW" factor of Leica HD glass that immerses you in an amazing image of vivid colors and tac sharp details.

Leica 2800 ... for me, good as it gets. esp when used with the Kestrel via blue tooth

Leica= buy once, be happy. A little pricey but avoids frustration.
Keep the ocular lenses clean!! Don't use your shirt tail

I have the Vortec Razor 4000HD and really like it. It is just a range finder though no ballistic info in it. The glass is real clear and sharp. And will range round bales out to 2800yds. I never got a chance to range any game at long range this year with it. Plus it is covered by the Vortec warranty on every thing including electronics.
I really wanted a Lieca because they are hard to beat and that would be my first choice.

I just bought the Kilo3000. Amazing range finder, ranged trees out past 4600 yards. But I would call the glass just ok.

I waited a long time,looked at many I wanted a complete solution.My Vectronix dropped it and $1200 estimate to maybe fix.Plus it was spendy,was a great Lazer. I got a Sig 2400 ABS,guys on LRonly most seemed to be running them.I love the small compact unit and the option for other rifle profiles. The lazer is fast and reaches far.I shoot in alot of steep mountains,that is all figured in.Shot my same rifle for ten years and this is a great fit. I have had three Lieca and like there product,just seems the ballistics where lacking

I've got the Vortex Razor HD 4000. Glass is nice.

I've ranged reflective targets out to close to 4,000 yds.

I've not had a chance to range anything but a cow at longer ranges. I did range a cow out to about 1,890 yds.

so far I'm pleased with it.