Thread: Things to look for in a range finder.

Originally Posted by TianBotha

Bugger just sold a SX500 for $80 would have been perfect for you on a budget, great little cameras


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Damn. I have heard good things about them and their Panasonic equivalent.

Originally Posted by superdiver

Buy a leupold rx-1300i with tbr. Reloaders, in Auckland, sell them for 479 and they are epic. I ranged a car the day I got it at 1232yds so works well

Thanks. I will save up and get it before Christmas

Originally Posted by berg243

tbr is good if you will only use it for one calibre load otherwise go for a distance only then you can adjust for what ever load / calibre you are using. I got a nikko sterling that will range to about 1100m for $350 I think so I can use it from my 22lr to my 45/70 and what ever else I am using and don't have to think about what calibre is programmed in as the drop at 300m will be a bit different from the 243 to the 45 sub loads.

Ah. I thought terminal ballistic range is the true distance it is away from me.

Originally Posted by Cigar

I bought a Sndway 800m one for about $175. It works well and displays horizontal distance as well which is basically TBR. I expect it may not be terribly waterproof and may not perform as well as more expensive ones under less than ideal conditions but so far so good.

I read the review gwen did. They seem really good for the money. I had a look through another members and it was nice

Originally Posted by mikee

Have you considered buying a Sig BDX Combo. If its purely for hunting then the 800m limit should be not an issue.

No. I'll have a look. Cheers