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What range finder are you using? Got a LRH rifle comming next week and would like acurate 1600yd. finder. I've heard the lica 1600 is good but also heard good things about Zies rangefinders. Got a bushnell 450 but that ain't going to cut it!! Also , what balistic program are you useing? I a little new to LR equipment.

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I've been using a bushnell arc 1000. I have no complaints. it goes to. 1000 consistanly and accuratly. For balistlc programs the best I've found is a program called shooter but I belive it is only for smart phones.

 

1600y is pretty far. What cal is your rifle. 1000y is quite dificult, I can't imagine any cal of hunting rifle that constisant and accurate at 1600y. What scope are you using??

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Being new to longrange hunting, going from 450yrds to 1600yrds will require a lot of practice, work, and skill. Lets see the specs of the new rifle.

 

My advice is to not shoot out side your limits. Know your limits at all times. The animals deserve more respect than just shooting at them.

 

As far as rangefinders. Swar, Zeiss, Leica

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It's a R-Bros 338 edge with a nightforce scope.

Specs

Rem 700 blueprinted

spiral fluted bolt

30" broughton fluted sendero contor 1-10 twist

McMillan A-3 stock

Defensive edge 3 port brake

Defensive edge cheekpiece

jewel trigger set at2-2.5 lbs

40 moa NF scope

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Travis makes a great rifle. The Edge will make 1000yrds seem like a piece of cake. I did load del. at 500yrds then went straight to 1000yrds with mine. When you get pics lets see it. Cant wait.

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Ended up getting a Zeiss victory PRF. Good out to 1300 yrds.Got a $100 rebate from Zeiss and had a $100 off cupon from cabelas. Trying to get setup for LRH is a chore as well as a bit expensive !! (LOL) Now all I need is a a balistic program for my PDA (Dell axim) which I got off e-bay. Can't wait to get out and practice. I've taken game out to 425 yrds but never felt comfortable past that. Hopefully , that will change!!! ;) ;)

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  jeffro said:
Being new to longrange hunting, going from 450yrds to 1600yrds will require a lot of practice, work, and skill. Lets see the specs of the new rifle.

 

My advice is to not shoot out side your limits. Know your limits at all times. The animals deserve more respect than just shooting at them.

 

As far as rangefinders. Swar, Zeiss, Leica

 

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Good luck with that rangefinder- I am holding out for a Vectronix unit. Nothing else that I have found will cut it. They will range past 1000 yds on good targets but try an antelope in the flats at 1000. None will do it.

 

Have not tried the Leica 1600 but they are more of a mythical creation than anything. I have yet to find someone who has one!

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