Best Rangefinding Binoculars?

[ShaneC]

I was trying to make this decision too and went with Vortex Fury 5000 AB

One of the biggest reasons is because of their warranty. I read too many reviews of other ones crapping out right after warranty or not working well in cold temps and customer service being non existent

If I’m combining optics and electronics, then I know something is eventually going to go wrong.

Vortex’s customer service and warranty just can’t be beat

How do you like the Fury? I am debating on which ones to buy, buy I do not need the ballistic option, just glassing and ranging. Mostly for bowhunting and tired of carrying binos and a rangefinder.

 

[Alex Genereux]

Leica Geovid R’s Is what I would be looking at for a “budget” range finding bino without ballistics.

 

[JGRaider]

Leica Geovid R’s Is what I would be looking at for a “budget” range finding bino without ballistics.

I'd choose the GPO 10x50 personally.

 

[LuvDog]

How do you like the Fury? I am debating on which ones to buy, buy I do not need the ballistic option, just glassing and ranging. Mostly for bowhunting and tired of carrying binos and a rangefinder.

They fit my needs, but I didn't expect the best glass with these, They're better than my old monocular range finder since they have higher magnification. I use either a bigger spotter or I have a new set of Swaro Binos or glassing. So for my needs they are great.

I think if glass quality is really important, then it may make sense to look at some other options. Maybe the Leica's.

 

[survivalistd]

I'd choose the GPO 10x50 personally.

I have a pair of these and absolutely love them

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[Jhart]

Seems like fury might be the best priced for entry level like me . Thanks all for the info!

 

[StupidLightweight]

I just can’t pull trigger on RF binos yet. For professional guides or the very wealthy, they’re no-brainers, because I know they can make a difference. However, the affordable ones are optically lacking to the point that I believe it's a handicap compared to using quality binos.

The good ones that aren’t an optical handicap are so expensive that I can’t justify the purchase, especially when you factor the RF will crap out eventually.

The thought of being forced to use top-tier glass with a dead rangefinder because you can’t sell them but also can’t afford a new set makes me shudder….

 

[JGRaider]

I just can’t pull trigger on RF binos yet. For professional guides or the very wealthy, they’re no-brainers, because I know they can make a difference. However, the affordable ones are optically lacking to the point that I believe it's a handicap compared to using quality binos.

The good ones that aren’t an optical handicap are so expensive that I can’t justify the purchase, especially when you factor the RF will crap out eventually.

The thought of being forced to use top-tier glass with a dead rangefinder because you can’t sell them but also can’t afford a new set makes me shudder….

That's just not true at all. Of the "affordable" bino/rf's, the Fury AB will get you past legal shooting light no problem. They are much better optically than the Sig 3k IMO.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

That's just not true at all. Of the "affordable" bino/rf's, the Fury AB will get you past legal shooting light no problem. They are much better optically than the Sig 3k IMO.

From what I understand they are Viper HD glass. I have a few pairs of Viper binos and they are just ok.

 

[JGRaider]

I have an SLC, SV, and Meostar HD, and hunt mule deer probably 60 days a year. Those are all better optically, but you won't see something through any of them that you won't see pretty darn good through the Fury's except for the last couple of minutes of legal shooting light. Had them side by side on tripod's many times. I greatly underestimated how good the Fury's were until I actually used them extensively in the field.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I have an SLC, SV, and Meostar HD, and hunt mule deer probably 60 days a year. Those are all better optically, but you won't see something through any of them that you won't see pretty darn good through the Fury's except for the last couple of minutes of legal shooting light. Had them side by side on tripod's many times. I greatly underestimated how good the Fury's were until I actually used

I mean - they are vipers with a rangefinding solution. Vipers are fine, but side by side with my Kowas, it wasn’t even close.

 

[StupidLightweight]

Those are all better optically, but you won't see something through any of them that you won't see pretty darn good through the Fury's except for the last couple of minutes of legal shooting light.

I stand corrected. Thank you for educating me. Not only will the Fury AB perform rangefinding duties, but they will also enable me to get home a few minutes earlier. That is so cool. I now understand the appeal.

 

[ScottP76]

I found a great deal on LRH Forum for a new pair of Leica Geovid Pro 10x42. I wanted RF Binos for NRL and eventual Western trips. Used them for my week of gator hunting lots of hours behind glass starting at water looking at gators. No vision issues or headaches that I would get from my Vortex’s.

 

[JGRaider]

I mean - they are vipers with a rangefinding solution. Vipers are fine, but side by side with my Kowas, it wasn’t even close.

No surprise there. The Leica 3200.com's were inferior to my 10x50 SV's as well, as was expected.

 

[JGRaider]

I stand corrected. Thank you for educating me. Not only will the Fury AB perform rangefinding duties, but they will also enable me to get home a few minutes earlier. That is so cool. I now understand the appeal.

Use what you want, matters none to me. Probably won't matter what you use in your case, so get after it.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

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[GiantGreg]

I have vortex fury, as a range finder is great , as a Bino they give me a headache pretty quickly .


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[Devinsssss]

Has anyone tried the burris? I am looking for something simple no need for applied ballistics just looking for decent glass and a rangefinder...

 

[bigunit]

I love my geovid r's. It was very important to me to have the ranging button on the left side since I'm a lefty and carry my bow in the right hand. Just personal preference for me but it makes a huge difference while ranging animals in close to minimize movement. Optically, I'm very happy with them.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Has anyone tried the burris? I am looking for something simple no need for applied ballistics just looking for decent glass and a rangefinder...

My buddy has the Burris and I tried them against my Meoptas range finding binos. Ranges were spot on, glass was more than usable but not as good as the Meopta. FOV favored the Meopta 8x50s significantly. Burris were lighter.