Gunwerks G7 BR2 Rangefinder Review

[Broz]

The perfect product would be to have a Terrapin with the G7's calculator. IMO.

Right on!!! I agree... I think that when you have to start switching modes back and forth to get an accurate reading, or maybe I should say to disclose inaccurate readings, some of the time saved by the internal ballistic calculator is lost. This is why I am still using a very precise range finder I can trust and the Applied Ballistic app on my phone. Once I reach a hunting location the field conditions are put in. At the time of a shot only distance and wind need to be entered and I am set.

Jeff

 

[Bounce]

Awesome shot on that 1000 yd gopher!
Great discussion of these rangefinders and their limitations.
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[COBrad]

I want that Terrapin and G7 calculator too!
That WAS a good shot on the gopher. Cool video.

 

[mtntrapper1]

I reviewed more info and talked to a few more folks that have or have used Terrapins or other Vectronics units, all were very pleased and impressed with them compared to others for actual tough ranging, I purchased one today and look forward to running it through the paces soon. Its gonna be some fun!

 

[mildot1960]

I reviewed more info and talked to a few more folks that have or have used Terrapins or other Vectronics units, all were very pleased and impressed with them compared to others for actual tough ranging, I purchased one today and look forward to running it through the paces soon. Its gonna be some fun!

Weldone Sir, A great choice too I might add, Oh and dont forget to tell us how you get on with it, Thanks

John

 

[Bounce]

What's happened to this thread? I've got a question: Does either the Leica 1600B or the terrapin support a tripod mount?

 

[mtntrapper1]

I will get the Terrapin in soon and let you know about tripod mounts or not.

 

[Bounce]

I will get the Terrapin in soon and let you know about tripod mounts or not.

Thanks. I think I read in a thread somewhere of someone using the Terrapin on a tripod for some really distant ranging. I'm having doubts about the Leica though. I may have to simply call or go by a dealer to see if it has threads. I want to mount a RF on a pan gimble head with my Meopta spotter.
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[yama49]

My buddy has leica 1600, no threads for tripod..

 

[Greyfox]

Th terrapin has a mount.

 

[Broz]

Thanks. I think I read in a thread somewhere of someone using the Terrapin on a tripod for some really distant ranging. I'm having doubts about the Leica though. I may have to simply call or go by a dealer to see if it has threads. I want to mount a RF on a pan gimble head with my Meopta spotter.
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There are holders made to mount the Leica's in so you can use a tripod.

Jeff

 

[Bounce]

Thanks guys. B&H wants $100 for a Leica RF holder/tripod adaptor. As the effective price of the 1600B rises, the Terrapin is looking more attractive.
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[mildot1960]

I would really like one of these RFs but over here the terrapin is $3200 and the Victronix PLRF 10 costs $5250, And from my way of thinking I could fly to the US and Buy TWO G7s and still have change,

And Because of the greed over here of these dealers they just change the dollar sign to a £ pound sign add 20% vat/sales tax plus import duty of a Box full of these things PER UNIT NOT DEVIDE the duty buy the number they import, so then that Doubles the price and then Some,

Heres a simple example I have been chasing a Mil Got Master, from the dealers it costs £45.99 Times that by the exchange rate of $1.50 = 68.985 Dollars,,

I could retire if I had the G7 dealership over here,lol

sorry about my Rant guys, blessin's John

 

[mtntrapper1]

The Terrapin has arrived, Ive used it out to 2200 yards here in NE MT with great results so far, fast acquisition of range and a real nice unit. I had great advice from a real pro group folks. Id love to have a G7 also, but for what I need the Terrapin is far away better. Im very pleased I made this choice.