Cheapest LRF that can range steel to 1200 yds.

[jrob300]

Should read "least expensive" but it wouldn't fit.

Looking at the Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC LRF and have heard it's great on trees and houses, but not as good on (small - 1 moa) steel. Are the Fusion 1600 binos better? They're made in Japan, the Elite is made in China, but allegedly has the same laser. Leica 1600CRF?

So, what is the least expensive LRF that can do this. Need something somewhat budget, and able to range to at least 1000 reliably on 1 moa steel. If you say Terrapin you will automatically be rerouted to AR15.com for life, as that is not budget.

I'd like hard data, real life experience, not opinion please, as money stopped growing on trees here due to global warming or something and I cannot afford to buy a LRF that doesn't perform.

John

 

[david8989]

Re: Cheapest LRF that can range steel to 1200 yds.

I've got a Leica 1600 CRF that I paid $650 for. I regularly range 1 MOA targets out to 1000yds and have hit trees and the ground out to 1800yds, i've even hit a warehouse at 2400yds three times in a row with only a 20yd difference in readings, which im sure was me shaking. But keep in mind it usually requires a tripod or an incredibly stable hand since its only a 7x optic. I would buy this item again no questions asked. It is ALWAYS with me when i'm shooting, hunting, or generally outdoors

 

[jrob300]

Re: Cheapest LRF that can range steel to 1200 yds.

I've heard good things about the Leica. Will it range plates that have been shot at... a lot, and are no longer white? Like if you're team is the last one at that stage towards the end of the day and the plates don't get repainted, will it still range that at 1000 yds. or even 1200 yds. in most conditions?

Are the Bushnell binos as good? I like the light weight of the Leica, but I like the idea of the extra 3x and stability of the binos...

Any more thoughts?

John

 

[hiddenmongoose]

Re: Cheapest LRF that can range steel to 1200 yds.

the leica 1200 will range large objects to 1200 but 1 moa steel will be very difficult.(just so you can rule it out)

 

[jrob300]

Re: Cheapest LRF that can range steel to 1200 yds.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hiddenmongoose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the leica 1200 will range large objects to 1200 but 1 moa steel will be very difficult.(just so you can rule it out) </div></div>

Yeah, from what I've been able to find, the only real players under $1000 are the Swaro, the Leica 1600, and the Bushy 1600 Elite and Fusion binos, but I couldn't find a lot of data regarding performance on steel at long ranges.

Thanks though for the info...

John

 

[david8989]

Re: Cheapest LRF that can range steel to 1200 yds.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've heard good things about the Leica. Will it range plates that have been shot at... a lot, and are no longer white? Like if you're team is the last one at that stage towards the end of the day and the plates don't get repainted, will it still range that at 1000 yds. or even 1200 yds. in most conditions?

Are the Bushnell binos as good? I like the light weight of the Leica, but I like the idea of the extra 3x and stability of the binos...

Any more thoughts?

John </div></div>

Couldn't tell you about that exact situation. I have ranged steel that has been shot. I haven't really had ANY trouble ranging anything out to 1K with the 1600. It just plain works. Hell, I ranged a turkey at 840yds and he wasn't very reflective

 

[jrob300]

Re: Cheapest LRF that can range steel to 1200 yds.

All good feedback. I got a PM from a guy who said that he'd heard that ranging white surfaces in bright light can be very difficult. Have you guys had this experience? And if so, how do you range white plates when you're the first guy to shoot at a match?

Inquiring minds and all that...

John

 

[orrbull48]

Re: Cheapest LRF that can range steel to 1200 yds.

What about the Zeiss victory prf 1300? I've been looking into one of these for under 600$

 

[jrob300]

Re: Cheapest LRF that can range steel to 1200 yds.

Moved this discussion over here:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3456745

John