Leupold Laser Rangefinder test report

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Joe, I'm more concerned about the optics, I have a Leica CRf 900 and optics are great but it's not as accurate as you rate this one, any thoughts on the optics compared to great glass.

Nick I have the Leica CRF 1000 and I love it. Fast readout and the optics were far superior to all models except the Zwaros and Zeiss. I really liked the fact that the Leicas let more light in. I won't be shooting a bow 1000 yards obviously but this was a big upgrade for me from the Leica LRF800.

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[bow_dude]

Thanks for the info Joe. Sounds like a good improvement.

Lieca, Ziess and the other high dollar units are nice, but not needed for my type of hunting. Range finder optics are not a priority. I use bino's for glassing, not my range finder. As long as I can see the object to get a reading, that is all that is important. I carry and use 10X bino's, so 4x or 6x on a range finder means very little. Besides, trying to hold a small range finder steady with one hand with too much magnification gets pretty tuff when ranging an object. When hunting, I don't start ranging critters until I am under 100 yards, and at that distance, about any optic is clear. For me, spending high dollars on a range finder for the superior lens is money down the toilet. I'd rather have the high dollar bino's. Maybe when my ship comes in, I will be able to afford all that champaign instead just beer. Until then, my diet is water.

[shootstraight]

Nick I have the Leica CRF 1000 and I love it. Fast readout and the optics were far superior to all models except the Zwaros and Zeiss. I really liked the fact that the Leicas let more light in. I won't be shooting a bow 1000 yards obviously but this was a big upgrade for me from the Leica LRF800.

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Yeah I get that, it's one of my favorite pieces of equipment, here in the east we don't need long range bino's so all I have to carry is my Leicas and they fit in a chest pocket as well. Optics are great, heck I use them a lot for 3d as well, they will show the 12 ring out to about 35 yds. They are not super accurate though, sometimes a couple yards off, especially on black targets.

[cleggy]

I am looking at these RF's as well. Talked to Leupold about them and asked about the "weatherproof" definition. They said they could handle the rain but are not "waterproof". Kind of a deal breaker for me. Not that I'd take them swimming but I would worry they could fog. Also, they are made in CHINA! Guess my Leica CRF 900 will have to suffice for a bit longer.