LRF - upgrade from Leupold RX-1200i TBR w? To Leica, Vortex or other?

[fwafwow]

Working on upgrading some equipment in the off season and I'm trying to determine whether to upgrade my Leupy (which has been great for me), possibly to the Vortex Razor HD 4000, the Leica CRF Rangemaster 2700-B or Leupold RX-2800. My most frequent hunting is for whitetail that is well within the range of my current RF, but I am looking at also going out west more (been for elk once but love the idea of Mule and/or Coues). I also like the idea of sometimes *not* taking my binos to the whitetail stand when I'm bowhunting, so a bit more magnification in a RF might be helpful.

Leave well enough alone? Consider some other choices? TIA

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Since we lowered the price of the Leica CRF-2700B to $549.99 we believe it is a best buy item. Finest optically and operationally.

• Moderate 7x magnification brings target in close without sacrificing exit pupil or eye relief
• 24mm objective lens helps to maintain a slim form-factor
• Compact roof prism design keeps housing easy to hold one-handed
• P40 phase-correction prism coating improves color rendition and contrast
• HDC fully multi-coated optics: Abrasion-resistant to protect exterior lens surfaces and anti-reflection to improve light transmission and contrast
• AquaDura lens coatings repel water, oil, and grime to keep lens clear and clean
• 347' field of view at 1000 yards
• Measures in yards or meters, selectable by user
• Invisible FDA Class 1 eye-safe IR laser
• Beam divergence of approximately 0.5x1.2 MRAD is an improvement over earlier models
• Simple round center aiming reticle is easy to see without obscuring targets of all sizes
• Metering range from 11-2700 yards reaches further than previous model
• Metering accuracy of ±0.5yd from 11 to 220 yards; ±1 yard to 340 yards; ±2 yards to 875 yards; ±0.5% from 875 to 2700 yards
• Spot and continuous scan mode calculates range in as little as 0.5 seconds
• Integrated inclinometer measures upward or downward angle relative to target
• Internal barometric and temperature sensors measure atmospheric conditions that can affect bullet trajectory and ballistic arc
• Built-in ABC ballistic program compiles data for angle of incline, temperature, barometric pressure, and ammunition type for precise hold-over/under with displayed riflescope MOA adjustment (clicks) for improved shot accuracy
• Twelve pre-programmed ballistic curves to choose from
• Equivalent Horizontal Range (EHR): An algorithm that uses distance and angle to calculate an adjusted range
• ABC is accurate to 1000 yards (914 meters) EHR system accurate to 1200 yards (1100 meters)
• Calculates range, including EHR, in 0.5 seconds
• microSD card slot allows the use of pre-loaded ballistic curves from the Leica on-line ballistic calculator
• Convenient single-button activation and operation
• In-view LED displays in red for easy viewing in all light conditions; range displayed up to 0.1 yards/meters
• Options to display angle, temperature, and pressure in-view
• Ambient light meter with automatic brightness adjustment
• ±3.5 dioptric correction enables reticle to be properly focused
• Fold-down rubber eyecup for comfortable use with or without eyewear
• Long 15mm eye relief
• Comfortable 3.4mm exit pupil

 

[fwafwow]

Thanks Doug. Anyone else?

 

[Terrapin]

Agree on the Leica. I like mine for longish range rifle shooting. Keep the Leupold if you bowhunt, I think it is much better for archery applications.


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[Brian Fahs]

Leica

Call doug

 

[Rusty85]

Leica only way to go. IMO. I have an older 1600b and 2800.com

 

[fwafwow]

Agree on the Leica. I like mine for longish range rifle shooting. Keep the Leupold if you bowhunt, I think it is much better for archery applications.


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Thanks to all for the replies. Terrapin, can you elaborate on why the Leupold is better for archery applications? My hope was that if I upgrade, the new RF would do everything.

Does anyone have the Leica 2800.COM? Is the primary difference (apart from some extra distance) the bluetooth capability?

 

[Rusty85]

I have a 2800.com and yes main difference is distance and Bluetooth. Also you will have no problems with any of the Leica’s bowhunting.