I need a new rangefinder

[WeiserBucks]

What do you guys recommend? I want something for hunting and banging steel to 1300 yds . No budget in mind , but I'm not going to spend more for something I don't need . I've used a leica 1600b for years but it recently crapped the bed .

 

[markopolo50]

I am looking for one also. Actually like the looks of the Leica 2000 B. What did you think about your Leica 1600? I am wondering if their warranty is good??

 

[WeiserBucks]

That's why I need a new one , leica warranty on their electronics sucks . Mine is 6 years old and recently failed. When I contacted leica about the issue, they politely told me I was welcome to buy a new one.

 

[markopolo50]

I was thinking that was the case. I saw another comment along the same line. I have a Leupold RX1000 that I was having trouble with. Was able to range some things but not animals. I just sent them back but not expecting much. Also they may not be back in time for my next hunt. Any others you are looking at?

 

[WeiserBucks]

At this point I'm considering a Sig rangefinder. Most reviews are positive and they carry a no questions asked infinity warranty.

 

[markopolo50]

I would like the Sig Kilo 2000 but would really like the Sig Kilo 2400. Not sure I want to spend the money on that one though?? Yes the warranty is something that I would consider in a purchase.

 

[jgal72]

My Leica 900 crapped out after 4 years. They sent me a new 1000R no charge.

 

[FEENIX]

That's why I need a new one , leica warranty on their electronics sucks . Mine is 6 years old and recently failed. When I contacted leica about the issue, they politely told me I was welcome to buy a new one.

IIRC (?), it only comes with a 2 year warranty.

My Leica 900 crapped out after 4 years. They sent me a new 1000R no charge.

That's good to know.

My son got me 1600 for my birthday in Oct 2011 and she's still going strong.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f18/leica-rangemaster-1600-crf-initial-test-80522/

Really like the Sig line of RFs ...

 

[orangediablo]

Picked up a Sig Kilo 2000 about a month ago. When they go on sale at Cableas, you can get them for about $350. I haven't use many RF, but I can't imagine you can get a much better bang for your buck than that.

 

[markopolo50]

That Sig Kilo is the one I am looking at right now. Sounds like the warranty is great too. I have used a Leica 1600 and it was nice and fast, alot better than my current Leupold.

 

[Chino Tom]

Bought a Kilo 2000 at the SCI in Feb. have only used it while hiking. Both days
were cloudy. It is fast and was good out to 1200 yards both times. A significant
improvement over my Leupold.

 

[markopolo50]

Thanks Chino Tom, that is what I was thinking and glad to hear it.