Rangefinders: If you have one you like, tell me about it

TXAZ · August 25, 2016, 10:00 PM

I'm looking for a laser rangefinder and looking for feedback, particularly if you shoot longer distances beyond 600 yards.

Thanks in advance.

TMD · August 26, 2016, 05:47 AM

I've been thinking about getting one myself and don't have a clue as to which ones are preferred or not. Definitely subscribing to this thread.

rjrivero · August 26, 2016, 06:50 AM

I've been eyeballing the Silencerco Range Finder. But I'm not sure I want one mounted to my rifle.
http://www.rifleshootermag.com/revie...s-rangefinder/

TXAZ · August 26, 2016, 10:40 AM

Thanks RJRivero. I agree, I don't like the mounting / my engineering background sees all kinds of problems with it for use on a .50 BMG.

I do like some of the units that have an automatic link to a smartphone ballistic app. If I'm going to pay a grand (or more), that's table stakes.

Kimber84 · August 26, 2016, 12:35 PM

I've been through a few and the only one I've found that will easily and consistently read at 1k yards is the Leica CRF-1000. I've used it a lot out west and even in the grasslands it easily returns readings. When held on a solid rest we were hitting some trees at 1100 yards. I would not hesitate to buy another one or recommend one to anyone. Well worth the money.

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ronl · September 12, 2016, 10:00 PM

Sig Sauer Kilo 2000 is an excellent LRF. I was tired of rangefinders that claimed a grand that would barely register 500 on some days. 3400m reflective target, 1500 on deer sized targets is the claim. Haven't been able to verify the claims so far, but is easy and fast at 1000 and won't break the bank at less than $500. I was saving for a Terrapin, but upon seeing the reviews plopped down the coin for the KILO. I am really impressed so far.

Sgt Pepper · September 16, 2016, 06:35 AM

Ditto on the Leica CRF-1000. Mine is a Rangemaster CRF-1000R, and has proven to be verifiably accurate and reliable to its max range.

ronl · September 16, 2016, 08:37 PM

Got to compare the KILO 2000 to a Leupold 1000. Optical quality was about even. Ease of use goes to the SIG. The max distance we could range there was right around 946yds to a tree line. The SIG picked it up but the Leupold couldn't register it. Have to take it out and compare it to the Zeiss Victory that another friend has. I really am liking it. It is fast and accurate. Conditions here have limited trying it out to it's max, but there's nothing I can do about it. I even got a reading of 746 from the window of my truck out to a treeline at 45mph. Didn't expect that.

jmr40 · September 16, 2016, 11:32 PM

I have a Leupold 1200i TBR that I like quite a bit, but about 600 yards is as far as it works consistently. I can sometimes get readings farther, sometimes not. I've gotten it to work at 700-800, just not all the time. At 600 or less it has been a very good device for me.

std7mag · September 26, 2016, 06:52 PM

I got a SA Sports Dragoneyez 1500.
They claim deer to 600 yards, reflective surface to 1500 yards.
Only thing I don't care for about it is that there is no way to mate it to a tripod to stabilize it.
When I first got it, I ranged a window to 1200 yards.
Deer are frequent in the 600-700+ yards.
The other evening, I ranged a nice 8 pt. standing broadside on a gas line at 1160yards.

I found it on Amazon. New cost is a little over $200. I got a "reconditioned" for $170.

I would highly recommend this!!

August 25, 2016, 10:00 PM	#1
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Rangefinders: If you have one you like, tell me about it I'm looking for a laser rangefinder and looking for feedback, particularly if you shoot longer distances beyond 600 yards. Thanks in advance. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

August 26, 2016, 10:40 AM	#4
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Thanks RJRivero. I agree, I don't like the mounting / my engineering background sees all kinds of problems with it for use on a .50 BMG. I do like some of the units that have an automatic link to a smartphone ballistic app. If I'm going to pay a grand (or more), that's table stakes. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

August 26, 2016, 05:47 AM	#2
TMD Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2011 Posts: 1,293	I've been thinking about getting one myself and don't have a clue as to which ones are preferred or not. Definitely subscribing to this thread.

August 26, 2016, 06:50 AM	#3
rjrivero Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 1,399	I've been eyeballing the Silencerco Range Finder. But I'm not sure I want one mounted to my rifle. http://www.rifleshootermag.com/revie...s-rangefinder/

August 26, 2016, 12:35 PM	#5
Kimber84 Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2013 Location: US Posts: 455	I've been through a few and the only one I've found that will easily and consistently read at 1k yards is the Leica CRF-1000. I've used it a lot out west and even in the grasslands it easily returns readings. When held on a solid rest we were hitting some trees at 1100 yards. I would not hesitate to buy another one or recommend one to anyone. Well worth the money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

September 12, 2016, 10:00 PM	#6
ronl Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Posts: 1,100	Sig Sauer Kilo 2000 is an excellent LRF. I was tired of rangefinders that claimed a grand that would barely register 500 on some days. 3400m reflective target, 1500 on deer sized targets is the claim. Haven't been able to verify the claims so far, but is easy and fast at 1000 and won't break the bank at less than $500. I was saving for a Terrapin, but upon seeing the reviews plopped down the coin for the KILO. I am really impressed so far.

September 16, 2016, 06:35 AM	#7
Sgt Pepper Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 811	Ditto on the Leica CRF-1000. Mine is a Rangemaster CRF-1000R, and has proven to be verifiably accurate and reliable to its max range.

September 16, 2016, 08:37 PM	#8
ronl Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Posts: 1,100	Got to compare the KILO 2000 to a Leupold 1000. Optical quality was about even. Ease of use goes to the SIG. The max distance we could range there was right around 946yds to a tree line. The SIG picked it up but the Leupold couldn't register it. Have to take it out and compare it to the Zeiss Victory that another friend has. I really am liking it. It is fast and accurate. Conditions here have limited trying it out to it's max, but there's nothing I can do about it. I even got a reading of 746 from the window of my truck out to a treeline at 45mph. Didn't expect that.

September 16, 2016, 11:32 PM	#9
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	I have a Leupold 1200i TBR that I like quite a bit, but about 600 yards is as far as it works consistently. I can sometimes get readings farther, sometimes not. I've gotten it to work at 700-800, just not all the time. At 600 or less it has been a very good device for me.

September 26, 2016, 06:52 PM	#10
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I got a SA Sports Dragoneyez 1500. They claim deer to 600 yards, reflective surface to 1500 yards. Only thing I don't care for about it is that there is no way to mate it to a tripod to stabilize it. When I first got it, I ranged a window to 1200 yards. Deer are frequent in the 600-700+ yards. The other evening, I ranged a nice 8 pt. standing broadside on a gas line at 1160yards. I found it on Amazon. New cost is a little over $200. I got a "reconditioned" for $170. I would highly recommend this!!