Author Topic: range finder??? (Read 502 times)

jimann · « **on:** April 05, 2004, 04:29:03 PM »

Hello
New to lists, but I did check all of this forum's postings for this topic.
I would like to buy a range finder and thought that this forum would probably have people that would know. And have an opinion on which range finder would be best, and I should go out and invest in...Thanks for the help!!

skb2706 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2004, 07:09:00 AM »

To me it makes a big difference what exactly you want a laser range finder for. I have had two .....one was a compact Bushnell 800 worked ok and with a little practice could be used for prairie dogs forever with no real problems. I could take it out and laser several different reference objects in the pd farm and know with in a few yards exactly how far most shots were. The Bushnell was some what limited in its ability to reflect off distant objects regardless of what the sales hype said about max range.
Its use for big game hunting in unknown areas was useful but far from the best ....too much it wouldn't pick up on esspecially in low light or over cast. My next LR was a Leica 1200 that I think is by far the best unit I could afford. Much better optics, better resolution, could accurately pick up objects the Bushnell would never find, obviously appealed to the schmoo who stole it from me and will buy one again. FWIW

jimann · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2004, 07:49:42 AM »

Thanks for the reply!
That is exactly the kind of imput I was looking for!!!
jim

longwinters · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2004, 04:13:28 PM »

I to have had Bushnell and Leica. The Bushnell is traded off, but the Leica will stay. It has a much easier to read led system and it does pick up objects better, imho.

long

oso45-70 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2004, 04:28:35 PM »

Jimann
I guess my story is about the same as the others, Being a tight a$$ i bought a tasco and it worked fair but was lacking somthing so i broke down and bought a leica 800 and woke up to a new world,, since i got this one i've had a chance to work it next to some other brands and i feel that i made the right choice,, hope this helps..take care, keep your powder dry
Joe

Wlscott · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2004, 09:01:55 AM »

I have used a Bushell Scout for about the last three years and have no complaints.

I use it mostly for bow hunting, coyote hunting (rifle) and deer and elk hunting (rifle again).

It really shines as a bowhunting tool. It's small enough to fit in my shirt pocket and easily ranges objects as far out as I want to shoot with my bow.

It also serves me well as a big game/coyote hunting tool. I typically range objects such as hilltops, or large yucca plants etc before I start calling. If a dog comes into a certain area, I know how far away he is, even if I don't have time to range him, or can't get a lock on him.

Deer and elk are fairly easy to range direct.

I guess the main thing I like about it is its compact size. I already carry around too much stuff as it is.