Anyone have any experience with a Newcon laser rangefinder? I'm looking to get a new one that will go out to 1500-1800 meters. Mine only goes to 850 meters and haven't been happy with it since I got into long range shooting. Thanks
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Newcon laser rangefinders
- Thread starter tackleberry2000
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Check out the Bushnell LRF binoculars or monocular LRFs.
My 10 X 42 LRF binoculars are an excellent buy for the performance. Color rendition is a bit on the bluish side when compared to, say, Swarovski binos but otherwise they are very good.
My 10 X 42 LRF binoculars are an excellent buy for the performance. Color rendition is a bit on the bluish side when compared to, say, Swarovski binos but otherwise they are very good.
Trying to decide if i should get one or spend twice the money on a Leupold rangefinder for 700.00. I dont mind spending the money but at 350.00 I was hoping to get some feedback from the community.
I went through a couple different Newcons over the years trying to find a LRF that could range reliably beyond 1200m and at this point the easy answer at this point is get a Vectronix Terrrapin and be done with the issue. I tried to avoid spending the money on a mil grade LRF but if you add up all of the money, time and effort wasted trying other less expensive models I would have saved money in the long run.
Damn. I know this is a expensive game but 2k on a range finder is a bit much. I'm just popping 308 rounds and not planning on upping the calibur any time soon. Im looking for something to go 1500 to 1800 meters. I need better glass and gun for a range finder of that class. I would like one but kinda on a budget at this point.
1500-1800 yd rangefinders work on the largest objects or most reflective targets at that range. If your target stand is next to a large tree in light that isn't competing with the laser you will get full range. My rule of thumb is on average animal sized targets you might get 50% of advertised distance. I have a Zeiss LRF and can usually get 1400+ if the sun isn't at a low angle behind me. However I often can't get a coyote at 600 in grass a foot tall. Buy 50% more than you think you need. You may start hitting at 800-1200 and realize"Hey I wonder how far this will go?"
I have a newcon 1200 I think I paid around 120 for it new it does compare to other rangfinders in the 1200 class but works well to around 600
I'm looking at the newcon 1800 or 2200 but up in the air. The bushnell I have will go to 880 in the right conditions I'm just saving up for better glass but the scope I have will out do my rangefinder so I was thinking of getting one to start stretching out farther. I'm just getting started so I'm trying to do a lot at once. I understand the buy once cry once philosophy but buying a house hampered my funding.
Man I seem to be chasing the rangefinder world with this thread and picture. The Bushnell lasers might be the best cheap laser. But if you have to go anywhere and shoot instead of just doing it off your back porch, and are gonna be serious about this game, get the Vectronix Terrapin. Every other rangefinder I ran was just an exercise in pissing me off until the terrapin. That includes the Leica's and the Swarovski's.
As a side note, looking to get a laser that does 1500m reliably is like saying "I only want my car to be able to go 200mph. Which Hyundai does that?"
I'm not trying to be an asshole on this one, but it was the only piece of gear that all the cheaper stuff sucked so badly it was unusable in the mile game. "Got a Savage 300WM that you have $500 into and a Super Sniper 20x scope? Lets play the mile game....Got a Nikon laser rangefinder? Lets play miniature golf."
As a side note, looking to get a laser that does 1500m reliably is like saying "I only want my car to be able to go 200mph. Which Hyundai does that?"
I'm not trying to be an asshole on this one, but it was the only piece of gear that all the cheaper stuff sucked so badly it was unusable in the mile game. "Got a Savage 300WM that you have $500 into and a Super Sniper 20x scope? Lets play the mile game....Got a Nikon laser rangefinder? Lets play miniature golf."
I prefer binos. I have used the Bushnell 10X42 Fusion 1600 ARC binos for 2 hunting seasons and they work very well. I've been able to get reads at 1,500+ on distant trees. At 600-800 it doesn't really matter what you point them at- you will get a quick number. They're around $700.
I'm thinking of waiting and going with the terrapin once my shooting skills out reach the range finder I have. Thanks King.
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