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Rangefinder Field Test: Swarovski 8x30 Laser Guide Vs. Leica CRF 1600 Rangemaster
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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 522735" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p><strong>Re: Rangefinder Field Test: Swarovski 8x30 Laser Guide Vs. Leica CRF 1600 Rangemaste</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>I would say ranging a larger object would sure be easier too. But with the beam divergence of a PLRF10 at .3 x 1.5 mils , or in plain terms, a beam of 10.8" tall by 54" wide at 1000 yards. You give me a ground hog that is not obstructed by grass and I will go prone with sand bags and I feel I could range him. as long as he is the tallest object between me and him or with in 5 feet left or right of him. </p><p> </p><p>I play with and study laser RF's quite a bit. I feel one of the big problem with mostof them is, the users need more practice learning how to use them and how they work. Off hand is for close stuff only. Lets say 700 yards and shorter. Off the elbo's you can probably get to 1000 depending on the target size and quality. But past that they need to be rested very solid. Even more so with the smaller beam units. Heck even with a projectile size of 10" x 54" I doubt I could hit a small bush or even a deer at 1000 yds hand or off my elbo's no matter how good my rifle is. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 522735, member: 7503"] [b]Re: Rangefinder Field Test: Swarovski 8x30 Laser Guide Vs. Leica CRF 1600 Rangemaste[/b] I would say ranging a larger object would sure be easier too. But with the beam divergence of a PLRF10 at .3 x 1.5 mils , or in plain terms, a beam of 10.8" tall by 54" wide at 1000 yards. You give me a ground hog that is not obstructed by grass and I will go prone with sand bags and I feel I could range him. as long as he is the tallest object between me and him or with in 5 feet left or right of him. I play with and study laser RF's quite a bit. I feel one of the big problem with mostof them is, the users need more practice learning how to use them and how they work. Off hand is for close stuff only. Lets say 700 yards and shorter. Off the elbo's you can probably get to 1000 depending on the target size and quality. But past that they need to be rested very solid. Even more so with the smaller beam units. Heck even with a projectile size of 10" x 54" I doubt I could hit a small bush or even a deer at 1000 yds hand or off my elbo's no matter how good my rifle is. :D Jeff [/QUOTE]
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