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 Posted: Wed Mar 25th, 2009 03:14 AM
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OK fellers, I need some input on rangefinders. Never have used one, but want to get one that will do around 600 yards. Looking at Nikon, Bushnell, And Cabela's , which I think is Bushnell also. Don't want to waste money on something that doesn't work.



 Posted: Wed Mar 25th, 2009 03:12 PM
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Most any of them are ok, they all have their little quirks.

 I would suggest that you consider one of the binoculars with the rangefinder built in. I have a set of Burris rfb's and it's much better than carrying two pieces



 Posted: Wed Mar 25th, 2009 04:00 PM
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I like the nikon 400, like most things quality will be more money. I spent about 350.00, but I have used the high dollar ones and wow.  Wish I could afford one.  Mine has lasted a few years and still works good, despite being misshandled a few times.   Here is a good site to compare products.http://www.opticsplanet.net/rangefinders1.html



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 Posted: Wed Mar 25th, 2009 05:53 PM
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leica  works, period.

mine's the rangemaster 1200 scan.  i love it.  bought it for 800 - 1000+ yd. varminting primarily but it's just as easy to use for big game hunting applications.

if i'm not mistaken, there's a 900 model, too.

check it out.  ya might like what you see.



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 Posted: Thu Mar 26th, 2009 12:24 AM
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Thanks for your help, am on line looking right now.



 Posted: Thu Mar 26th, 2009 01:24 AM
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If you want one that will range 600 yards consistely then you need to buy at least a 1000 yard model regardless of brand.



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Leica.

 



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