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    Best long range rangefiner

    what are people using for ranging out past 1000m? Idealy want something that will range out as far as 1800m in good conditions. Currently using the older leica geovids but they really struggle at the 1000m mark consistently.

    thinking 1600-B?

    What other options are about that are around the $1000 mark?

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    I have the 1600-b it's awesome quickest rangefinder I have used
    So far apart from the new leica HDB's

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    Mine wont range to 1800m I've only managed 1300m. But I have never sat there and tried to get it to range as far as I can either.

    I like that it gives the pressure/temp/angle. Can't say anything for the ballistic side of things,never used that feature
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    Bugged if id know which is the best. I have the leica 1600 they work great if ya have any issues ranging with them change out the batt usually sorts them out , mine will range out way past 1600 and some with out much probs .. this will be my next R/F gseven - G7 BR2
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    G7 or HDB Geovid or Vectronix PLRF 05 or PLRF 10, way more than 1K though.....
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    Nothing wrong with the bushnell fusions.
    Very good value for money I reckon!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg View Post
    G7 or HDB Geovid or Vectronix PLRF 05 or PLRF 10, way more than 1K though.....
    Do the hdb geovids have the same ranging technology as the 1600-B?

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    Rate my 1600-B and can always get 1600m and usually further. The beam divergence on the G7 is too wide for my liking and can give inaccurate readings in some circumstances, even with the near/far setting.
    Have a go with my 1600-B sometime and see what you think.
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    Anyone notice the 1600-b sucks shit in misty rain or is that a every range finder issue?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt2308 View Post
    Rate my 1600-B and can always get 1600m and usually further. The beam divergence on the G7 is too wide for my liking and can give inaccurate readings in some circumstances, even with the near/far setting.
    Have a go with my 1600-B sometime and see what you think.
    +1 sold my G7 for the very reason, to hard two range animals accurately
    Terrapin was sweet but two heavy/expensive for full time use.
    1600 b was awesome constantly ranged two 1900yards, but still need binos
    Best I've ever had are Zeiss Rf binos can't recommend them enough for real performance in all conditions, better and cheaper the the Leica IMO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt2308 View Post
    Rate my 1600-B and can always get 1600m and usually further. The beam divergence on the G7 is too wide for my liking and can give inaccurate readings in some circumstances, even with the near/far setting.
    Have a go with my 1600-B sometime and see what you think.
    sounds good, will need to get out to lyndon as soon as you're cannon is ready and see how far we can stretch them
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    i have had ranging out passed 2000y with my 1600 (b?)
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    Quote Originally Posted by PerazziSC3 View Post
    Do the hdb geovids have the same ranging technology as the 1600-B?
    Mine go to 2070 yards basically instantly, have much more grunt that my CRF 1600.

    The programmable ballistic function goes to 1000 yards, brilliant.
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    i got the fusions, ranged out past 1800 at lyndon before

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    Quote Originally Posted by 199p View Post
    i have had ranging out passed 2000y with my 1600 (b?)
    me to out to 2200 mounted on my tripod , but more consistent at around 1800 - 1900

 

 

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