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    Posted: June/24/2009 at 13:56
Im going to be looking for a Mid to Higher priced Range Finder. It does not need to be the one with the most bells and whistles, Just a good peice of equipment to judge range out to a 1,000 yards or so....If its over a 1,000 yards I can then decide to drive my truck over there or notAssault VehicleJust Kidding!  I would appreciate your experience guys.
 
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Leica 7x24 CRF 1200 Rangefinder Leica 7x24 CRF 1200 Rangefinder
Stock # - 40523
  • Black
  • Compact
  • Waterproof
  • Ranges from 10 to 1,200 yards
$599.00

This one is very good. The controls are so simple a caveman could do it. Smart to go with 1,000 yds. I wasted money on a 400 yard Nikon just to find that that range is only for reflective targets. One PD hunt proved that it could not cut the mustard. In real world the range was more like 275 yds. The glass is much better on the Lecia too.

Edited by 3_tens - June/29/2009 at 23:29
Need to follow the rules. Just hard to determine which set of rules to follow
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Originally posted by 3_tens

Leica 7x24 CRF 1200 Rangefinder
Leica 7x24 CRF 1200 Rangefinder
Stock # - 40523
  • Black
  • Compact
  • Waterproof
  • Ranges from 10 to 1,200 yards
$599.00

This one is very good. The controls are so simple a caveman could do it. Smart to go with 1,000 yds. I wasted money on a 400 yard Nikon just to find that that range is only for reflective targets. One PD hunt proved that it could not cut the mustard. In real world the range was more like 275 yds. The glass is much better on the Lecia too.


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Thanks Mike! Thanks 3 Tens!
 
You just helped me to decide I have to spend more money then I thought it would cost me!CallIm calling to order now...........
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I have been using a Leica 1200 LRF for years and love it... Have been told the new model is even better!  Buy the best you can possibly afford, you won't be sorry! NV Hunter
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The bushnell Elite is a good unit also.  It actually ranges farther than the Leica.  Glass is not quite as good, but it is a very good unit.  I have the Leica and love it, but if was on a budget I would go with the Bushnell Elite
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+1 on the Leica
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I have the Leica and like it.  I have not compared it to any others.  Good size, readout and works in the cold weather also...
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Dont rule out the Leica 900, either. It'll save you a few bucks and performs just as well as the 1,200, IMHO.
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Me too!  I really Leica my range finder!Laugh
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I really like my Lecia CRF1200.




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Had my Leica CRF1200 about three years. Replaced the battery once, other than that all good no issues. The Swaro is perhaps a bit better glass but is much slower to range, and is not as easy to aim. Have not seen the Zeiss yet so can not say. Have not been impressed with offerings form Nikon, Bushnell, or Leupold.
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