Originally Posted By: parker
Looking for a recommendation on a in-field-use laser range finder.

Never used one. Never owned one.

Want one for when I go on my "armed nature hikes". I'd hate to glass a big game animal out in the distance and not really know how far away it is. Tough for me to guess out those 1,500 yard shots! wink

Gotta be portable, dependable, and a pretty good product that won't break the bank - or is reasonable for such a device.


I have the Leica 900 but they are the top of the line and are a bit expensive...

There's a handful out there that claim 800-1500 yards but need hard defined flat surfaces to rebound at those distances. The Leica is the only one that I've seen that actually reads out over 600 yards consistently, my 900 consistently produces readings out to 850 in all applications. The Leica 1200 is off the charts amazing, I've used one a few times and it will consistently get you readings over 1000 yards...

If I had to go with a runner up, I'd look at the Leupold line of rangefinders. But again you don't get much for under $300 that's worthy...

But if you're looking for something that will consistently range under 500 yards you could get by spending $2-300....

Keith
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