Rangefinder?

What make and model do you prefer and why?
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Huge29
I really liked my Nikon Monarch 800 for size and accuracy, now have a cheap Bushnell, not worth a dollar. I like the newer Nikons that calculate actual flat distance vs from point a to b from what I have seen. The original Leupolds that did that were criticized for being way too complex.
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My wife and I have the Nikon Monarch Laser 800 too. It's waterproof. Clear. The battery in mine is fine and has seen extensive use. Easy to manipulate and use and it shoots through small openings quite well. I had one then just bought her one for her birthday because she like mine.
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CodeRED
Just bought a Leupold RX-750 this year. AWESOME rangefinder. Its shock AND water proof, it has 2 different modes fr Bow or Rifle AND Leupold's TBR (tru balistic range) which compensates for shooting angles. We put it to the test on the hunt too. We found some steep shooting angles that said the range was 30yrds BUT to shoot 20.. It worked! Previous models have been "too difficult to operate in the field with all the options", Leupold must have corrected that because I had NO PROBLEMS with that. Because of the price, I was a bit skeptical at first but after talking to an optics guy in Cabelas (shrug) and asking my friends they all say go with the Leupold. I just bought the RX750 cause the RX-ii model was being discontinued and I was looking at getting that one. The rx750 retails for around $289, not sure if it comes in different color options other than the black mine was but I think for the money this rangefinder is definitely the best deal I found.
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Huge29
One more tidbit, see what you like here and then go to Cabelas site or another one that has the customer reviews, I really like those just to specifically see what problems some people have, knowing that some people are unedumucated, but helpful to see if there is a common problem among many owners.
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Loafer
I'll second the leupold, the TBR is a nice feature.
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I am currently using a Leica lrf 900. It is amazing! Its fast, works in all light conditions, and still gives good readings when you are shaking from buck fever! they are top notch. Also works well in fog and rain. They red l.e.d. display is nice in low light. I have also got more than 900 yard readings out of it.I had a bushnell scout 400 it was the biggest peice of crap i ever bought you had to hold perfectly still and it usually only worked out to 200yrds. Stay away from that one. I have looked through and used both leupold and nikon and they are nice too.
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silvertip-co
I sold my Cabela's 1200 and bought a Bushnell 1500 and I like it a lot better. It ranges farther better faster. Good luck on your choice.
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Springville Shooter
If you have the money, buy leica, if not, buy the bushnell 1500. I have an old bushnell 1000 that has been going for the last 6 years and still routinely ranges out to 600yds in bright light and 850-900 in low light. My friend just bought the 1500. It seems to get about the same distance but is much smaller. Hope this helps.
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I've been using a Leupold RX-II for the past 2 years and have been very happy with it for the reasons already mentioned, especially the True Ballistic Range (TBR) feature. My only complaint is that it is supposed to have a range of up to 570 yards for trees but I have a hard time getting readings beyond 400 yards for anything other than large boulders.
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Ive got a Cabelas 800. Its a POS. Its good for what I do. Treestand hunting and ranging things out to about 150 yards. I was having problems ranging a McMasion size house at around 300 yards the other day. Dont buy the Cabelas brand.
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Lecia.. nothing better. 10sign:
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Bushnell Scout 1000 with Arch Tec for its cross over use with rifle or bow.
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Just used my old Scout 1000 w/o the new ARC last Saturday. Ranged out to 790 yds with no problems. My friend had to send his Nikon back for repair but they did just send him a new one.
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tsum
I use the Nikon Rifle Hunter 550. It is a great range finder, i use it for bow and rifle hunting. i have had other range finders and none of them even come close to this one.
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Bushnell Elite 1500 Laser that has worked great for the past 3 season's with out any issues. I payed attention to Cabelas and got it on sell a couple years ago for a killer price.
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TheGreatwhitehunter
Lecia is the best range finder I have used, great clarity and accuracy.

I have had good and bad experiences with Nikon and Bushnell over the years, but the leica hands down is the best I ever used.
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