Rifle2Bow Report post Posted August 7, 2013 I'm down to the Leupold RX-1000 and the Vortex ranger 1000 because they have the red digital display. Does anyone have experience with any of these? Thx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted August 7, 2013 If I had to choose between those two, I would definitely go with the vortex, and then sell it and buy a Leica and be done with it. I don't know anyone who's owned anything other then a Leica (except maybe the Swaro which IMO is overpriced and too big) that has been happy with it. Just my two cents that'll save you a bunch of cents! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted August 7, 2013 Leica is definitely the RF of choice. If you absolutely can't afford the price, I would go with the Leupold 1000i TBR. I was in the same dilemma last year. I researched the reviews and settled on the Leupold. I was hesitant because I had an older model Leupold I was not happy with. The new model is 10 times better. I can range trees/bushes at 900 yards, reflective over 1000 yrds. It is accurate in rifle or bow mode no matter the conditions, has angle compensation, and gives a fast readout. I am very happy and impressed with mine. Read the reviews/forums and go to the store and play with them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted August 7, 2013 I'm down to the Leupold RX-1000 and the Vortex ranger 1000 because they have the red digital display. Does anyone have experience with any of these? Thx. go try them at the store... I tried the vortex and it is no bueno! it gave different yardages at the same object! cost was definitely a factor for me. I bought the leupold full draw it is super fast and consistent. I don't shoot long range and mostly only bow hunt so it fit what I do. the 1000i TBR is even better. would I like to have a leica... heck yeah, but not in my price range. James 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajohunter Report post Posted August 8, 2013 I used to use the Leica 800. Gave it away to a friend of mine because the Zeiss was better in my opinion. The Swaro is good but pricey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted August 8, 2013 I used to use the Leica 800. Gave it away to a friend of mine because the Zeiss was better in my opinion. The Swaro is good but pricey. GAVE your Leica to a friend?......I'm sending you a friend request 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajohunter Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Yes. Gave it away. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl_s Report post Posted August 12, 2013 I have no experience with the Vortex rangefinder but I just got the Leupold 1000 TBR and it seems to be really good. So far I have only used it in the neighborhood and out to 600 yards. It is very clear and gives very quick readings. I tried my dad's brand new Leica and got the same reading with my Leupold on everything we ranged and we went up to 583 yards. It's not a Leica but I was very impressed at what I got for half the price. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted August 13, 2013 I have no experience with the Vortex rangefinder but I just got the Leupold 1000 TBR and it seems to be really good. So far I have only used it in the neighborhood and out to 600 yards. It is very clear and gives very quick readings. I tried my dad's brand new Leica and got the same reading with my Leupold on everything we ranged and we went up to 583 yards. It's not a Leica but I was very impressed at what I got for half the price. I was ranging trees/bushes at 890 yrds last weekend with my Leupold 1000i TBR. Clear image and instant reading. IMO, the best in this price range. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted August 13, 2013 I was ranging things at 1800 yds the other day with my leica 1600-b...just for reference... between the two listed go with the leupold...had the Vortex and sold it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
