Archery Specific Rangefinder

[jm1607]

Want something that handles steep angles well..

Have it narrowed down between the Leupold RX-1200i and the Sig Kilo 2000 (want something longer so I can also use it with my rifle also, but primarily with bow).. I wanted a Leica but from what I understand it doesn't compensate for angles until after 100 yards which doesn't help me..

Has anyone had experiences with these for short (under 100 yards) archery scenarios with somewhat steep angles?

 

[mntnguide]

My Leupold works awesome. No complaints at all, and great for steep angles with instant readout for archery range

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[Trial153]

I have an RX1000 that's has treated me very good so far. Been dropped from a tree stand and gone through the wash...still going strong.

I also had the RX 600, had it for a about 2.5 years ...so out of warranty. Any way it crapped out. I sent it in asking for a price to repair it asking that they call or email me before they do the repair. I never heard from them, until a week later I got a box in the mail with a new up graded range finder at no charge. A note explaining what the issue is.
Leupold is an excellent company in every respect.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Both will work well for what you're describing. The Leupold has more features and the Sig is faster with a much better maximum range.

 

[jm1607]

Thanks guys

Both will work well for what you're describing. The Leupold has more features and the Sig is faster with a much better maximum range.

That's kind of what's going through my head..

I think Leupold has a much better reputation in the "optics" world... But... 2000 yards is nice when rifle hunting (obviously you won't get 2000, but it will be way better than the 1200)..

Choices choices..

The Sig is faster?

 

[Justin Crossley]

You actually will be able to range 2000 yds and sometimes more with the Sig. If you haven't already, check out the review I did earlier this year.

 

[BigDog00]

Does the Sig give you a readout of the angle its correcting for or just the corrected distance?

 

[jm1607]

Does the Sig give you a readout of the angle its correcting for or just the corrected distance?

Looks like just the distance

 

[Justin Crossley]

It will give you the angle.

 

[OR Archer]

Having an angle read out is nice. It's one thing I miss on my vortex. On extreme angle knowing the angle is huge as you might need to make a correction to the given distance.

 

[BigDog00]

Yeah I can't decide between the Ranger 1500 or the Sig. I can get both at great prices but the Sig is out of stock right now and I'm not sure when it will be back.

 

[5MilesBack]

The Sig is great for angle comp. I've tested it measuring tall trees and then measuring distance to the trunk and it is spot on. I have the Leica as well, but will be giving the Sig a go this year and see how it does.

 

[Tilzbow]

Want something that handles steep angles well..

I wanted a Leica but from what I understand it doesn't compensate for angles until after 100 yards which doesn't help me..

?

The Leica 1000R provides angle compensation at under 100 yards. The information you heard applies to the Leica 1600B.

 

[kodiakfly]

I hate when guys chime in with stuff I didn't ask for, but I'm going to do it...I was a Leupold guy...hard core. And I got some Leupold rangefinders and I had a warrantee issue. They basically told me to pack sand. I was pretty ticked-off and went and bought a pair of Vortex 1000's. Crazy stuff, but my Wife ran them through the washer and they're trashed...Vortex is taking care of me no questions asked and with a smile....good enough for me. And I really think the Vortex optics on their rangefinders are better than Leupold. But...for pure optics....I'm a Leica guy. But for rangefinders...Vortex.

 

[jm1607]

The Leica 1000R provides angle compensation at under 100 yards. The information you heard applies to the Leica 1600B.

Ty! That's good to know

 

[WRO]

Ty! That's good to know

The angle function sucks though on the 1000 retarded, it's not instantaneous like the sig, vortex, etc.

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[Justin Crossley]

I hate when guys chime in with stuff I didn't ask for, but I'm going to do it...I was a Leupold guy...hard core. And I got some Leupold rangefinders and I had a warrantee issue. They basically told me to pack sand. I was pretty ticked-off and went and bought a pair of Vortex 1000's. Crazy stuff, but my Wife ran them through the washer and they're trashed...Vortex is taking care of me no questions asked and with a smile....good enough for me. And I really think the Vortex optics on their rangefinders are better than Leupold. But...for pure optics....I'm a Leica guy. But for rangefinders...Vortex.

That sucks about Leupold not taking care of you. My experiences with them have always been good, although I've had very little warranty work done over the years.

As far as Vortex rangefinders go, they are my least favorite of any rangefinder I have ever used. Mostly due to how slow they are but also I have had issues with accuracy. I personally would not trust one when a trophy animal is on the line. Hopefully they made some improvements to the new 1500 but I haven't had a chance to test it myself yet. I really want to do a head to head between it and the Sig though.

 

[Gumbo]

The angle function sucks though on the 1000 retarded, it's not instantaneous like the sig, vortex, etc.

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Agreed. I have the 1000 and you can't just set it on angle comp. It gives the readout first in straight line then displays angle comp. Bummer. And it is kind of slow. But it is consistent and accurate, although it gives whacky readings on reflective signs and doesn't read black objects very well at all.

 

[jm1607]

Looks like they updated the angle compensation on the 1600B to start at 10 yards, but capped it at 600 yards??

https://us.leica-camera.com/content...le/Leica_SO_Pi_Rangemaster+1600-B_0316_EN.pdf

 

[Tilzbow]

Agreed. I have the 1000 and you can't just set it on angle comp. It gives the readout first in straight line then displays angle comp. Bummer. And it is kind of slow. But it is consistent and accurate, although it gives whacky readings on reflective signs and doesn't read black objects very well at all.

My 1000R has a EHr (equivalent horizontal range) setting I can turn on or off. Once turned on it stays on permanently unless I go back into settings and turn it off. Are you saying even with it on it won't give the angle compensated range on the first reading? If so that's a problem!