Rangefinders v Rangefinder Binoculars

[fireblade_rrw 20]

Been thinking on splashing out on a rangefinder, however after doing some tests at the Scottish game fare last weekend, I think it would be more sensible to get a pair of binos with a built in rangefinder.

 

I tried out stand alone rangefinders - Opticron, Hawke, Zeiss & Leica, and only the Zeiss & Leica would get pass marks. The Opticron is only good for around 300yds on solid targets, and the Hawke is just rubbish. Both the Zeiss & Leica worked well and i was raging on trees up to 400yds, with clear LED displays.

 

However...

 

When I tried the Leica rangefinder binocular, it was simply stunning ! ranges super fast, great optics, but its £1700 !!

 

Only one I've found at a semi reasonable price is the Bushnell Fusion 1600 ARC - at around £600, however I've no idea on performance or quality.

 

So, has anyone got any suggestions for a rangefinder bino?

[pestcontrol121 11]

I purchased a pair of Leupold Wind River Rangefinder Binocular 8x32 off ebay for £250 and find them very good for what i paid, the only down side i found was they eat batteries, have put them up against my mates Leica Geovid HD 8x56 and the range is spot on but must admit the Leica are something else but five times the price

http://www.getprice.com.au/leupold-wind-river-range-finding-binocular-8x32-gpnc_236--35156898.htm

[fireblade_rrw 20]

Thanks PC

 

Did you buy them second hand off eBay?

[sako 23]

Fireblade, I was in the same situation as yourself. I thought about a decent rangefinder and thought I could use it to spot aswell. I decided against it and did a little research and ended up going for those leica rangefinder binos 10x42 (Im sure they were £1500 not £1700 after discount though). I am so glad I did they are extremely expensive but cheaper than the zeiss. The glass is superb and like you say range quickly. I wouldn't say they were the best on the market but I certainly don't need anything better. I can't recommend a cheaper pair but I'd definitely say hang on and keep saving or look for a second hand pair but I doubt they'd come up very often. You won't regret buying the rangefinder binos but I thought I may regret just buying the rangefinder.

The best thing I bought for the binos was a bino pack which holds them tight to your chest. Once it's dark I use it for my nv mono so I can still lie down to shoot and my mono's not dragging through the mud.

[secretagentmole 1,701]

I use a Longridge Pinpoint range finder, up to 500 metres ranging, accurate, reads well, easy to use and cost under £100...

[Rake aboot 4,936]

I use the Opticron rangefinder,, find it superb and very accurate.

ATB

[leeroy 29]

I have Leupold boon & crocket range finder, I have had them for about 6 months . I have only used them about 5 or 6 six times I thought I would get more use out of them but they end up staying in my truck. When I first had them as you do for a couple of days I had a play and they are very good, with out getting them out i think max range is 1500m they do loads of different things have a look at there web site to see, the longest range I have done was a tree at 1,128m with no problem . I think they are well worth a look I think they were about £ 400 if I rember right but dont quote me. You might even get lucky and get a good used pair.

I have been thinking about it and I have put it up on for sale section as off today if any one

intrested. If I am not suposed to put this on here please delete.

[benji benji 60]

I use a Longridge Pinpoint range finder, up to 500 metres ranging, accurate, reads well, easy to use and cost under £100...

hi mate where did you buy that rangefinder from because thats cheepest ive herd of but am no expert on them

[leeroy 29]

I use a Longridge Pinpoint range finder, up to 500 metres ranging, accurate, reads well, easy to use and cost under £100...

hi mate where did you buy that rangefinder from because thats cheepest ive herd of but am no expert on them

I imported them in from usa I think they were that plus £ import tax. I must say they are very good the small amount I have used them point shoot flashes once and you have it.

[pestcontrol121 11]

Thanks PC

 

Did you buy them second hand off eBay?

Sent you a PM with details