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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 316366" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>Broz,</p><p>I know Len has already expressed his opinion once that even after having used a range finder that could range out past 2000 yds on larger objects, that expecting LRFs to consistently pick up and range deer or antelope size targets at extended ranges may simply be asking too much. </p><p></p><p>I tend to doubt you're going to get the Swaro, Leica, or Zeiss to pick up and range relatively small targets at 1000 plus yard distances with any consistency, based on Len's experiences with a range finder than would kick the but of any of the above brands, yet still wouldn't range deer-sized game in the 900 - 1000 yd range with any consistency.</p><p></p><p>I haven't ranged on the flat lands to any extent because the game I've been targeting for the past five years - since I've used laser rangefinders - live in the mountains. It sounds like you agree that the Swaro will handily out-range hillsides/mountainsides compared to the Leica. And you're just trying to figure out if the Leica or Zeiss will outrange the Swaro consistently, when ranging game in the flat lands.</p><p></p><p>Funny to hear you talk about mounting your LRF on a tripod. I've never placed any of my LRFs on a tripod yet at any time over the past 5 years. Just goes to show how different hunting terrain involves different methods. I typically never carry a full-size tripod where I backpack to hunt - not even to mount my spotting scope on. The weight and bulk would be excessive. No roads - very few anyhow - up here. </p><p></p><p>I suspect in some situations you'll either have to range the nearest treeline, tree, or bush nearest to the game, and then estimate the distance the animal is from the object. I used to do that with my Leica 1200 Scan, when it would poop out on me at 600 to 700 yds - on the mountainside at that. </p><p></p><p>I don't get stuck on brand loyalty. I've already moved through two prior brands of LRFs before settling on the Swaro - for the time being. Show me that the Leica or Zeiss will range better/farther, and I'll thank you and put my Swaro up for sale.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 316366, member: 4191"] Broz, I know Len has already expressed his opinion once that even after having used a range finder that could range out past 2000 yds on larger objects, that expecting LRFs to consistently pick up and range deer or antelope size targets at extended ranges may simply be asking too much. I tend to doubt you're going to get the Swaro, Leica, or Zeiss to pick up and range relatively small targets at 1000 plus yard distances with any consistency, based on Len's experiences with a range finder than would kick the but of any of the above brands, yet still wouldn't range deer-sized game in the 900 - 1000 yd range with any consistency. I haven't ranged on the flat lands to any extent because the game I've been targeting for the past five years - since I've used laser rangefinders - live in the mountains. It sounds like you agree that the Swaro will handily out-range hillsides/mountainsides compared to the Leica. And you're just trying to figure out if the Leica or Zeiss will outrange the Swaro consistently, when ranging game in the flat lands. Funny to hear you talk about mounting your LRF on a tripod. I've never placed any of my LRFs on a tripod yet at any time over the past 5 years. Just goes to show how different hunting terrain involves different methods. I typically never carry a full-size tripod where I backpack to hunt - not even to mount my spotting scope on. The weight and bulk would be excessive. No roads - very few anyhow - up here. I suspect in some situations you'll either have to range the nearest treeline, tree, or bush nearest to the game, and then estimate the distance the animal is from the object. I used to do that with my Leica 1200 Scan, when it would poop out on me at 600 to 700 yds - on the mountainside at that. I don't get stuck on brand loyalty. I've already moved through two prior brands of LRFs before settling on the Swaro - for the time being. Show me that the Leica or Zeiss will range better/farther, and I'll thank you and put my Swaro up for sale. [/QUOTE]
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