rossislider Report post Posted November 24, 2018 I'm looking to get my son a rangefinder for Christmas and would like some recommendations. I personally have a Leica 1600 B and love it, but I am not looking to spend that kind of money. Here are my "goals" in a rangefinder for him. $300 or less Consistently range 800 yards on real targets. This is probably the tough one in this price range. Also, I could care less what number it says on the side of the rangefinder. I have used very few that could reliably range half of what the number on the rangefinder claims. Angle compensation. He will use this for rifle as well as archery. I have primarily been looking at Sig and Leupold. While I do like Vortex products, I was underwhelmed by their early rangefinders. Someone recommended the Leupold RX-1300i to me. Anyone have any experience with this model? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted November 24, 2018 Come on Sean, be a good Santa Clause and get him the BR2. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted November 24, 2018 The Sig are, in my opinion, the best bang for the buck. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted November 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Coach said: The Sig are, in my opinion, the best bang for the buck. Leica rules. The Sig is the best second choice. IMHO it has too much magnification and not enough eye relief for me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted November 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Flatlander said: Come on Sean, be a good Santa Clause and get him the BR2. LOL!!! He should be buying me one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted November 25, 2018 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019636288/leupold-rx-1300i-tbr-w-with-dna-laser-rangefinder-6x-selectable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted November 25, 2018 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/576784/sig-sauer-kilo1400bdx-ballistic-data-xchange-laser-range-finder-6x-20mm Says this will do 750. $249. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted November 25, 2018 I walked into sportsman's yesterday with the intention of buying either the sig, the Leica, or the new Nikon black 4k. I didn't like the leuopolds of old so I wasn't even considering them. After looking through the leuopold 1600i tbr after looking through everything else I fell in love with the leuopold. I didn't try the 1300. I may regret it when I get into the mtns but for bowhunting I have a feeling it's going to work great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted November 25, 2018 Sean, I bought the Sig 1200 and will be testing it out today. I will let you know what actual distances I get for a reference. I already have the Leica 1600b but wanted one for my golf bag that was still useful. So far I really like it plus it has a mode where you can set it to actual distance or horizontal distance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gr8fuldoug Report post Posted November 25, 2018 We have the Athlon Midas 1200 yard rangefinder on sale for only $189.99, reduced from $349.99. It will range reflective targets to 1200 yards and game to 600 or so. The Leica CRF 2400-R is on sale through tomorrow with an extra 10% off Give us a call to discuss what would be best for you. Have a great day Doug 516-217-1000 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted November 25, 2018 3 hours ago, AZbowhntr said: Sean, I bought the Sig 1200 and will be testing it out today. I will let you know what actual distances I get for a reference. I already have the Leica 1600b but wanted one for my golf bag that was still useful. So far I really like it plus it has a mode where you can set it to actual distance or horizontal distance. Thanks! Please let me know what you think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
