What range finder is everyone using? I’m thinking of a sig kilo 1250 or Athlon ares. I’ve got two athlon scopes and a spotting scope, but haven’t heard anything about their range finders. I’m thinking of going sig.
Range finder?
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+1 on the Simmons and I've had guys with more expensive range finders over and it reads what theirs reads?
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Cranky1-
Since I'm on a restricted budget( I'm old and on a very limited fixed income!) I work with a Marauder .25, UTG 4- 16 bubble level scope, and a Simons range finder with tilt tech. The rangefinder works well enough for the small game hunting I do, max range about 90- 100yds, and can be bought for just over 100 bucks.
Since I'm on a restricted budget( I'm old and on a very limited fixed income!) I work with a Marauder .25, UTG 4- 16 bubble level scope, and a Simons range finder with tilt tech. The rangefinder works well enough for the small game hunting I do, max range about 90- 100yds, and can be bought for just over 100 bucks.
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I have the Walther lrf600.
i can say i‘m pretty happy with it, and I got it for an sale price a few years ago.
its not like the leica or nikkon, cause they are waaaayyyy more expensive, but for me it’s worth it cause I use it only for target shooting.
hope it can help u out!
Cheers Patrick
i can say i‘m pretty happy with it, and I got it for an sale price a few years ago.
its not like the leica or nikkon, cause they are waaaayyyy more expensive, but for me it’s worth it cause I use it only for target shooting.
hope it can help u out!
Cheers Patrick
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I also shoot some powder burners.... that’s why I’m thinking of something a little nicer. 204 , 7mag and 6.5 creed.
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Personal opinion here but I think too many people over pay on range finders for airguns at least. I have a cheap rangefinder i've had for over 2 years now and hasn't died and works flawless. I have only tested accuracy to 250 yards but I am extremely confident in its abilities.
It has the best readout of ANY rangefinder I have seen at ANY pricepoint. Click that link below and take a peek, Its the best bang for buck and much more accurate than the bushnell ones in that price range.
Some features:
-Large illuminated side display
-Angle
-Extremely accurate (I ranged against a range tape wheel at various yardages out to 100 and it was dead on.)
-Small, sleek and simple
-CHEAP!
-Battery life is still going strong (2+years)
** LINK TO VIDEO REVIEW I DID, I am not a youtuber just dropping my 2 cents.(https://youtu.be/13VsqUX_xNs)
Link: http://a.co/d/a4BtgoW
It has the best readout of ANY rangefinder I have seen at ANY pricepoint. Click that link below and take a peek, Its the best bang for buck and much more accurate than the bushnell ones in that price range.
Some features:
-Large illuminated side display
-Angle
-Extremely accurate (I ranged against a range tape wheel at various yardages out to 100 and it was dead on.)
-Small, sleek and simple
-CHEAP!
-Battery life is still going strong (2+years)
** LINK TO VIDEO REVIEW I DID, I am not a youtuber just dropping my 2 cents.(https://youtu.be/13VsqUX_xNs)
Link: http://a.co/d/a4BtgoW
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Man that one looks pretty well for this money!
You said it right with overpriced rangefinders for airguns, the average shooter only needs to max 150 meters in my opinion.
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I think the Athlon ares is going on sale for close to $200, The sig 850 is around $140 and 1250 is around $250.
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I agree you don't need a rangefinder for air gun use to reach out hundreds of yards, but I would guess that most people who buy a rangefinder will use it for more than just air gunning. Don't limit yourself to a golf unit or something cheap with a 200yd range thinking that's all you'll need. If that really is all you need like some of the others suggested, then great. I'm not knocking them at all. Most air gunners are outdoorsmen with other shooting and hunting hobbies where a more capable finder might come in handy. Just something to think about. Also keep in mind, most units don't range to the marketed distance and if they do, it's usually only on hard or reflective targets or under optimal conditions. I have a 1300yd. model and use it for air gunning, rifle hunting, bow hunting, long range shooting to 1000yds. and just screwing around checking/guessing distances with my sons.
I have the Bushnell 6x21mm, G Force DX, 1300 ARC rangefinder. I got it during a super sale last year. You don't hear a lot about high end Bushnell rangefinders but this one is really great and loaded with features for a super price. It's very accurate - within 1/2 yard, I've gotten readings closer than 5 yds. out to about 1000yds on hard/reflective targets. It is small and light weight, has a ballistic calculator built in with ARC(shoot to ranges for up and down hill with bow or rifle), a great display with adjustable brightness, variable sight in's for multiple rifles, sun/cloud modes, it's waterproof, has a lifetime warranty, and lots more. Check it out on-line for yourself. I think I paid $320 when I bought it a year ago and I like it so much I sold my Vortex rangefinder. You don't hear a lot about this one but it's well worth the money and is loaded with features. You might be able to find it for under $300 if you look around on line. I hope this helps!
Stoti
I just found it on-line for $229 from a place called Rogers Sporting Goods. I copied the Specs. from his web site. Here you go...
Lightning speed and unrivaled precision in the palm of your hand. Equipped with our new 2nd Generation ESP (Extreme. Speed. Precision) turboprocessor, the G-Force DX is a performance enhanced version of the most accurate laser rangefinder system in the world - Bushnell ARC.
6x magnification
Rubber-armored metal housing
VDT (Vivid Display Technology
2nd Generation E.S.P. (Extreme. Speed. Precision.) Provides up to 1/2 yard accuracy and 1/10-yard display precision
VSI (Variable Sight-in)
Bow Mode – provides true horizontal distance from 5–99 yards
Rifle Mode – provides bullet-drop/holdover in CM, IN, MOA & MIL
BullsEye,™ Brush™ and Scan mode
Range: 5–1,300 yards
Diopter adjustment
Compatible with magnetic attachment system
Fully waterproof
Built-in tripod mount
Posi-Thread™ battery door
Specifications
I have the Bushnell 6x21mm, G Force DX, 1300 ARC rangefinder. I got it during a super sale last year. You don't hear a lot about high end Bushnell rangefinders but this one is really great and loaded with features for a super price. It's very accurate - within 1/2 yard, I've gotten readings closer than 5 yds. out to about 1000yds on hard/reflective targets. It is small and light weight, has a ballistic calculator built in with ARC(shoot to ranges for up and down hill with bow or rifle), a great display with adjustable brightness, variable sight in's for multiple rifles, sun/cloud modes, it's waterproof, has a lifetime warranty, and lots more. Check it out on-line for yourself. I think I paid $320 when I bought it a year ago and I like it so much I sold my Vortex rangefinder. You don't hear a lot about this one but it's well worth the money and is loaded with features. You might be able to find it for under $300 if you look around on line. I hope this helps!
Stoti
I just found it on-line for $229 from a place called Rogers Sporting Goods. I copied the Specs. from his web site. Here you go...
Lightning speed and unrivaled precision in the palm of your hand. Equipped with our new 2nd Generation ESP (Extreme. Speed. Precision) turboprocessor, the G-Force DX is a performance enhanced version of the most accurate laser rangefinder system in the world - Bushnell ARC.
6x magnification
Rubber-armored metal housing
VDT (Vivid Display Technology
2nd Generation E.S.P. (Extreme. Speed. Precision.) Provides up to 1/2 yard accuracy and 1/10-yard display precision
VSI (Variable Sight-in)
Bow Mode – provides true horizontal distance from 5–99 yards
Rifle Mode – provides bullet-drop/holdover in CM, IN, MOA & MIL
BullsEye,™ Brush™ and Scan mode
Range: 5–1,300 yards
Diopter adjustment
Compatible with magnetic attachment system
Fully waterproof
Built-in tripod mount
Posi-Thread™ battery door
Specifications
- Magnification x Obj Lens:6x 21mm
- Sizes: in/mm1.3 x 4 x 2.9 / 33 x 102 x 74
- Weight: oz/gr8/227
- BatteryType:3-volt CR2 (incl.)
- ClearShot Technology:No
- CONX Technology:No
- ARC Modes:Bow/Rifle
- Targeting Modes:Scan, Bullseye, Brush
- E.S.P. 2:Yes
- Rain-Guard HD:Yes
- Water/Fog Proof:Yes
- Range: yds5-1300
- Reflective Ranging Performance: yds1300
- Tree Ranging Performance: yds900
- Deer Ranging Performance: yds600
- Rangefinder Accuracy:+/- 1
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I have the Vortex Impact 850. The downside to it is the lack of illumination at dusk against a dark background. Other then that it is great for my needs and did not break the bank (unlike my scopes).
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After a lot of consideration, I ended up with the Nikon Black X 4000. Supposedly ranges to 4000 yds and very nice ergos. Mine ranges down to 8 yds and have ranged the cliffs near me at 2572 but yet to range anything further. A little more money than others in this thread but I just wanted as much versatility as I could afford for ags + pbs. Nikon has others that are less money. I like it a lot so far and seems to agree with my measuring tape exactly.
Bob
Bob
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