Thread: Vortex impact 1000 rangefinder

Hi folks, can anybody comment on the quality of these? i'm looking to get a new rangefinder, and at around $400 these look like a reasonable deal...

I brought one as a spare and the ranging ability has a lot to be desired it wouldn’t range past 500 metres even on large objects and trees.

horribly made, not waterproof, range is 1/2 of what is stated (if even that) and inaccurate

OK then, so they are crap...back to the drawing board...

It's a pretty good rule of thumb to half the advertised range for what you can range in the field. The advertised range is against a reflective object.

If you just need a relatively basic rangefinder there is nothing wrong with the sndway ones of Ali express. They work and are cheap

I've got a basic line of sight model that ranges well out to 800m, but I'm wanting one the has angle compensation/true ballistic range. Cheers

Originally Posted by AP13

I've got a basic line of sight model that ranges well out to 800m, but I'm wanting one the has angle compensation/true ballistic range. Cheers

the sndways have TBR

OK cheers, might check em out

I got a Sig Sauer Kilo 1200 off amazon a while back. Think it was under $300. Does angle compensated range. Ranges well out at longer distances. Great value IMO.

Originally Posted by Ned

I got a Sig Sauer Kilo 1200 off amazon a while back. Think it was under $300. Does angle compensated range. Ranges well out at longer distances. Great value IMO.

Wow that's a hell of a deal...might have to look at that option

Did you ship the sigs to NZ? I haven't been able to figure out how to get around their export restrictions

I just checked my order history and bought Sept 2019 using the amazon app on my android phone.
Some suppliers won't ship to NZ, some do. Just need to pick through the offers to find one that does ship to your address.
Paid 299 for mine but no idea what the exchange was back then.

Right now I can see the 1600 model being offered for 373 but not in stock until Nov 17th. Ships to NZ. Seller is 'Hunting_Stuff', fulfilled by Amazon.

Originally Posted by Ned

I just checked my order history and bought Sept 2019 using the amazon app on my android phone.
Some suppliers won't ship to NZ, some do. Just need to pick through the offers to find one that does ship to your address.
Paid 299 for mine but no idea what the exchange was back then.

Right now I can see the 1600 model being offered for 373 but not in stock until Nov 17th. Ships to NZ. Seller is 'Hunting_Stuff', fulfilled by Amazon.

Yep that's the one I was looking at....have to add GST too, so about $450 all up

Ah yes, GST. Good catch there.

Im selling my year old leica 2400r, rrp $1300 asking $800. have ranged sheep to 2200m. only selling to get a 2800.com. (same glass and rangefinder)