Maven’s New Rangefinder RF.1 ***Review Added 5/3/21***

[twall13]

It showed up today. I will have a handful of weeks with theaven RF.1 before wrapping up my review. Other than the question of pouch fitment, what other curiousities are out there?
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Ryan mentioned it was bigger than most rangefinders, which he thought felt good in the hand. I'm curious to hear your take on that. Also, accuracy and speed of readings.

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[Throwin Darts]

What were they thinking slapping a big knob on the side of a rangefinder? Very rarely do I feel the need to access the menu on my rangefinder but having that knob on it would bother me every single time I pulled it out and put it in the pouch.

 

[robby denning]

What were they thinking slapping a big knob on the side of a rangefinder? Very rarely do I feel the need to access the menu on my rangefinder but having that knob on it would bother me every single time I pulled it out and put it in the pouch.

this will answer that question. And see post #17 full-site mode earlier in this thread. Thanks

 

[Grecco]

Have you had any problem with the wheel getting bumped and changing settings while getting it in and out of a pouch or when handling it normally?

 

[mtnrunner260]

Anyone tried it in the Adak rangefinder pouch?

 

[Ryan Avery]

Have you had any problem with the wheel getting bumped and changing settings while getting it in and out of a pouch or when handling it normally?

Zero issues! When Maven set me the RF I looked at that wheel and said WTF. But really it's been a non-issue with about 45 days in the field.

 

[Grecco]

Great thanks. I hope to get one soon. I am slowly converting everything I have to maven. For me the seem to be the best bang for the buck.

 

[Covfefe]

I have a maven RF.1 rangefinder and it works great, but I also have the Marsupial range pouch and although it does 'fit', it's not only a very tight fit but the flap cannot close fully. If you pull the flap to one side around the eyepiece you can barely get the magnet to latch. I have been on the search for a nice range finder pouch (preferably magnetic) that will fit it and so far the only one I found might be the badlands but it only comes in one color. FHF made a ballistic range pouch that would work...discontinued. I am thinking I will have to experiment with other non-specific use pouches to find one to fit the RF.1.

I did find this, might be worth a try https://www.uspatriottactical.com/condor-gadget-pouch/cond_MA26.html#sz=48&start=1

 

[twall13]

I have a maven RF.1 rangefinder and it works great, but I also have the Marsupial range pouch and although it does 'fit', it's not only a very tight fit but the flap cannot close fully. If you pull the flap to one side around the eyepiece you can barely get the magnet to latch. I have been on the search for a nice range finder pouch (preferably magnetic) that will fit it and so far the only one I found might be the badlands but it only comes in one color. FHF made a ballistic range pouch that would work...discontinued. I am thinking I will have to experiment with other non-specific use pouches to find one to fit the RF.1.

I did find this, might be worth a try https://www.uspatriottactical.com/condor-gadget-pouch/cond_MA26.html#sz=48&start=1

Marsupial just mentioned on Instagram that they plan to make one designed to fit this rangefinder. I don't know the timeline but it is coming.

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[Sled]

can anyone here explain what the dial does on the side of the rangefinder? is it some sort of rheostat menu control?

 

[BRTreedogs]

can anyone here explain what the dial does on the side of the rangefinder? is it some sort of rheostat menu control?

Modes

 

[Sled]

Modes

Would you say having it is a large benefit compared to the single button most rangefinders have? Seems like it's going to make the pouch a bit tight and could possibly hang up even though some say it's not an issue.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Would you say having it is a large benefit compared to the single button most rangefinders have? Seems like it's going to make the pouch a bit tight and could possibly hang up even though some say it's not an issue.

I don't have one.
Id say from pictures it's a deal breaker for me.

 

[sndmn11]

Would you say having it is a large benefit compared to the single button most rangefinders have? Seems like it's going to make the pouch a bit tight and could possibly hang up even though some say it's not an issue.

I will address that in my review.

 

[Samdemarais]

How accurate is the angle compensation for steep angles, let’s say compared to the Leupold ful draw 4

 

[Geewhiz]

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What kind of real world ranges are you getting? Obviously I wont ever need to shoot a billion yards but I tend to use farther ranges for planning stalks and figuring out shot opportunities.

 

[robby denning]

What kind of real world ranges are you getting? Obviously I wont ever need to shoot a billion yards but I tend to use farther ranges for planning stalks and figuring out shot opportunities.

@sndmn11 will chime in on that as he’s reviewing them now.


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[Buck197]

Good timing, I'm in the market for a new one. I'll read these and watch that video when I get home. Been wanting to try Maven products.

 

[sndmn11]

What kind of real world ranges are you getting? Obviously I wont ever need to shoot a billion yards but I tend to use farther ranges for planning stalks and figuring out shot opportunities.

I've hit a few thousand yards on hide and hair, with low success, regular success in the 1000-1500 yards.

 

[chadcharb]

How does a $400 rangefinder not come with its own pouch or case? I've never had a problem with running my bino harness through the belt loop on my leupold case that the rangefinder came with. I notice they are selling one for $20 on the maven website though.