Rangefinders that don’t suck

[DFS]

I wore my Leica out it still ranges but I can’t see good through the glass. It’s probably 15 years old though.

 

[huntnfisher]

Leica...

 

[Song Dog 2224]

I use my older Sig Kilo 2000 for archery but agree it has its issues. In fog this year I couldn’t get it to range more than 6 yards for a couple hours, on top of not being able to get ranges past about 550.

I picked up the Revic BR4 at the beginning of this year and it is phenomenal for rifles. DM me if you want to try out the Revic. I think we live in the same town.

 

[Steiny77]

Another satisfied Leica user here.

 

[Beignet]

My Bushenell sucks. Don’t buy one of those.

I’m thinking that Maven might be getting a CRF1 order from me very soon.

 

[kwyeewyk]

I switch from vortex to leica, vortex sucked in snow. Leica cfr 2400 r has been awesome, had a notification on ebay for a while and scored one for 385, then another for 345.

There's one on there now for about 480 shipped.

 

[mtmuley]

If I was looking for one I think the Leica CRF-R looks pretty good for the price. mtmuley

 

[hank4elk]

Leica...

 

[MTLabrador]

Might have to go try a Leica at scheels if they’ll let me take it outside. I can also get a good deal on the Maven, it’s pretty tempting as well.

 

[Elkwhisper]

If you have issues with your Sig....... give em a call. Bet you will be pleasantly surprised.....

 

[EastTNHunter]

If you have issues with your Sig....... give em a call. Bet you will be pleasantly surprised.....

That’s what I was thinking

 

[fishing4sanity]

The Sig Kilo models I've been around have all worked very well. I've got the Vortex Razor 4000 that has always worked well for me.

 

[DFS]

I think you will like the Leica I didn’t treat mine very well and it lasted a long time the glass ended up getting foggy or a glaze on it. Could barely see through it two years ago and strangely enough I got a sig and it’s been fine so far I only use it for archery hunting.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Big fan of Leica rangefinders. Never any issues, quality stuff. Trying the Gunwerks BR4 now, pretty slick for rifle hunting.

 

[westbranch]

I have a Maven RF1 and the only complaint is the knob on the side feels bulky. But after buying some Lecia Geovid HDBs used a couple years ago I haven't used the Maven much. But also haven't been archery hunting as much.

 

[smalls]

Sig just replaced my decade old, and very well used, Kilo 2000. I didn't have super high expectations when I called their customer service but they determined very quickly it was a warranty issue and gave me options for replacements. Ultimately I decided to upgrade to the 5k (which I now have to wait to come back into stock).

My kilo2000 was a workhorse and I had no complaints about it.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

Ranger finders are finicky tools.. went 2 for 2 on Leica Geovid HD-B 2000 and 2200 not working once temps got into the 30s. Sold the 2nd replacement without using. I use Sig Kilo 10k G2 binos for matches and when I want fast ranging more than top shelf glass in hunting. 1st set I had got mechanical issues and they sent a replacement promptly.

Still use an old kilo2000 for archery hunting and it works fine. Have had a kilo2400-ABS (with applied ballistics on board) for a long time and it has been good. Dont use either much. Had a leica CRF-1600b for a while that I either lost or it got stolen.. That never gave me any issues either.

Moral of the story, it seems like any of them could shit the bed. Pick one that will get replaced and test it in the cold before needing it on a hunt!

 

[6mm Remington]

I had a Leica rangefinder and loved it. IT worked very well but I sold it when I needed the cash. Big mistake. My lovely bridge got me a Leupold rangfinder that is okay but not anywhere near as good as the Leica. It ranged further and faster.

 

[TheTone]

Sig just replaced my decade old, and very well used, Kilo 2000. I didn't have super high expectations when I called their customer service but they determined very quickly it was a warranty issue and gave me options for replacements. Ultimately I decided to upgrade to the 5k (which I now have to wait to come back into stock).

My kilo2000 was a workhorse and I had no complaints about it.

What sort of issues were you having that they were okay with?