Rangefinders

[1eye]

has anyone used any vortex rangefinders the razor HD 4000 . I never understood how all the manufacturers get away with false claims on their unit ranging abilities . I would guess 100 percent of the stated range would be less than half of advertise range.
what rangefinder will range 1000 yards every time ?

 

[idcwby]

Lots of them advertise the reflective range, so that is always farther than what you range hunting usually. I've always had good luck with what Leica states as the max distance being for everything. There are a lot of different rangefinders out there now that will range a 1000yards easily.

 

[Buttermilk]

I have the Vortex Razor HD 4000. I've ranged reflective objects at almost 4000 yds. I've used it on cows at just under 2000 yds.

 

[TRG65]

i don't use vortex. But I I've had three different laser rangefinders all from different manufacturers. My rule of thumb for useful consistent distance is 2/3. When I had an 800. I got consistent readings at 4-600. When I had a 1 mile, 1k-1200 was the reliable limit. Not I have a 2500, I've gotten readings to almost 3k, but reliable hunting or target ranges is more in the 14-1800 range. I'm ok with that because it still gives me an estimate of how far I might be looking at for a hike and if it is anywhere close to a range I've doped my rifle.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

Most will probably reach the claimed distance if the target is HIGHLY reflective (like a stop sign) and the ambient light conditions are favorable (low light-good weather).

I generally expect them to work in the field at 50% of their rating.

 

[338 dude]

has anyone used any vortex rangefinders the razor HD 4000 . I never understood how all the manufacturers get away with false claims on their unit ranging abilities . I would guess 100 percent of the stated range would be less than half of advertise range.
what rangefinder will range 1000 yards every time ?

I have the vortex fury binoculars and have ranged things to 2500 yards easily

 

[LouisianaHunter]

I have the vortex fury binoculars and have ranged things to 2500 yards easily

I want to try the binos . I have a hard time holding the rangefinder still on small objects.

 

[338 dude]

I want to try the binos . I have a hard time holding the rangefinder still on small objects.

The older I get, I am getting very shaky in my hands and the size of a set binoculars plus the weight they are very steady

 

[RockyRandy]

Revic BR4 by gunwerks, It's a pretty awesome range finder https://youtu.be/eCGp_QtITvY there is also some great podcast on it also that really goes into deal as to what makes a rangefinder really work.

 

[338 dude]

Also, with rangefinding binoculars, you only carry one piece of equipment instead of binos and a separate rangefinder. Also, the Vortx Furys use applied ballistics and give you a ballistic calculation for your shot. I should add the Furys come with or without applied ballistics.

 

[azarcher10x]

The Zeiss RF bino's range to 2500 on soft targets.

 

[deltapapatango]

I was ranging cows on a bright clear day with my Vortex 4000GB out to 830 yards. Very quick readings. Impressed so far.

 

[Taylorbok]

my Sig 10k binos are sweet. buy the best you can afford

 

[1eye]

now we have a range , 1000 , 2000 yards now what ! how many people can even shoot at that distance maybe
1/2 of 1 percent.