Budget Rangefinder

[richyrich408]

Hello All, I will be upgrading my Binos and rangefinder soon. Right now I have a cheap bushnell sportsman combo that honestly were a waste of money but a gift. I plan on keeping the bushnell Rangefinder in my golf bag and purchasing something new with more features for archery. My budget is $200-300 as I’m planning to spend the majority on my Binoculars. Any Suggestions? Currently Interested in the Leupold 1400i


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[TX1]

Have leupold RX 1000i lightly used and the display died which is a known issue apparently, giving vortex a shot at least if it dies they will replace it.

 

[richyrich408]

I’m assuming that it died after the 2 year warranty


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[TX1]

yep but they did offer a discount on a replacement set

 

[menhaden_man]

I used a redfield for a lot of years. Gray to 500 yds. Good luck with budget suggestions on here tho!

 

[Mr Drysdale]

I bought a Vortex 1000 five years ago and couldn’t be happier. I use it bow hunting as well as out west. It has ranged animals as far out as 800 yards several times. The only gripe I have with it is the display is too bright at dusky dark and floods out the vision of the animal. I replaced the battery this year before going on a mule deer hunt in Wyoming just in case. Compact and has been reliable. I would buy another.

 

[richyrich408]

Thanks for the input, I have no issue buying used as well. Maybe I’ll have to up my budget to 400 to open up more options.


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[Jr4]

Leica 1000 try and find a used one, hands down better than most others

 

[gr8fuldoug]

As a long standing supporting vendor on this forum it would be our pleasure to discuss options and special opportunities with you. Please give us a call, 516-217-1000, if you have a few minutes

 

[jd1006]

I’d bump the budget up to $400 and get the Maven RF. It’s the sweet spot for great glass, great warranty, and functional design

 

[richyrich408]

Ended up buying a Sig 1600 BDX new on a discount. Will update when I get some time to play with it.


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[Curhunter]

I got a Vortex 1800 a couple years ago and it's a piece of junk. Under perfect conditions it's lucky to range 500 yards. Anything slightly less than perfect conditions and 200 yards is about it. Works fine for archery.

 

[BWMhunts]

Ended up buying a Sig 1600 BDX new on a discount. Will update when I get some time to play with it.


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Thats a solid buy. I've had the 1400 bdx for a couple years now and love it. Says it's supposed to range up to 1600 but I can only get 1200 which doesn't really bother me too much. Super light, small package, and really fast with the ranges.

 

[rruchti]

I bought a vortex ranger 1000 in 2015. I would not suggest it. Slow to range and very inconsistent in how far it will range. 400 if your lucky usually.