Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Create Account now to join.
  • Login:

Welcome to the NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

Darkness Terminator


User Tag List

+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 10 of 10
Like Tree1Likes
  • 1 Post By Kiwi Greg

Thread: Rangefinder

  1. #1
    Member Bavarian_Hunter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Aus
    Posts
    1,670

    Rangefinder

    Hi guys,
    Just wondering if anyone knows any decent rangefinders? I'd use it for long range shots but mostly for bow hunting. considering a low-mid range one?
    Jaxk

  2. #2
    OPCz Rushy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Nor West of Auckland on the true right of the Kaipara River
    Posts
    33,658
    Jackp, I have a Leupold I can't remember the model without getting up in the attic but it is the second model up and good to 1200 (on a highly reflective surface). It easily ranges deer out to 500. This certainly works well and is capable of more than I will ever use it for which is pretty much only finding the TBR.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
    Rule 5: Check your firing zone
    Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms

  3. #3
    Terminator Products Kiwi Greg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Nelson
    Posts
    6,527
    Quote Originally Posted by Jackp. View Post
    Hi guys,
    Just wondering if anyone knows any decent rangefinders? I'd use it for long range shots but mostly for bow hunting. considering a low-mid range one?
    Jaxk
    Secondhand or new Leica

    They get pretty cheap over here on TM.

  4. #4
    Village Idjit Barefoot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Bunji's Bach
    Posts
    3,902
    I'm using the bushnell combination binoculars and rangefinder. Bit on the heavy side, but it gets used for work and play so who's to complain.
    Has a "bow" function but don't know if thats any good.
    The Biggest Room is the Room for Improvement

  5. #5
    Member zimmer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Waikato
    Posts
    4,986
    Zeiss Victory is what I have. I would say the latest Leicas are now a bit better. The earlier ones were not.

  6. #6
    Member cambo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    2,095
    I see Hamills have the Nikon AS-1000 on special for $699 (normally $849)

    Anyone know what they are like?
    Life is natures way of keeping meat fresh

  7. #7
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Hamilton
    Posts
    1,737
    Quote Originally Posted by Jackp. View Post
    Hi guys,
    Just wondering if anyone knows any decent rangefinders? I'd use it for long range shots but mostly for bow hunting. considering a low-mid range one?
    Jaxk
    Does not compute.

  8. #8
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Galatea
    Posts
    1,099

    Re: Rangefinder

    I got the bushy elite 1500 has bow mode seems good. Ranges out to 1200 easy on trees . Got 1350 ish on a barn .

    Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

  9. #9
    dog chaser distant stalker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Chch
    Posts
    2,000
    I have leica crf which i use with my slc binoculars. wife has the bushnell redefinding binoculars as she didn't want two pieces of gear to fumble.with and I wouldn't let her have geovids.....
    the crf and bushnell give the same ranges as each other. the bushnell will actually range further in same conditions(Had over 1800) and the bushnell will tell you angle as you range which would be of use. I have tried the bow feature but have used the angle feature successfully with rifle shooting
    leica is clearer than the bushnell and a nice light unit

  10. #10
    Member Bavarian_Hunter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Aus
    Posts
    1,670
    Thanks guys I'll have a look at the bushnell one and see what she's like. I'd love a leica but dunno if I could justify paying that much when I won't use it all that often. If the bushy works almost as well than it's worth a look I'd say!

 

 

Similar Threads

  1. G7 BR2 Rangefinder
    By 7mmsaum in forum Firearms, Optics and Accessories
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 26-07-2013, 06:27 PM
  2. Killwell Laser Rangefinder
    By Savage1 in forum Firearms, Optics and Accessories
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 26-09-2012, 09:20 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!