Leupold 2800 vs. Vortex 4000

[bluetick78]

I'm needing to get a rangefinder that will range animals (deer, elk, etc.) reliably to 1000 yds. I've narrowed it to these two, but am open to any suggestions you have. Trying to keep it around $500, but $700 isn't out of the question. If you have 1000+ yd experience (good or bad) with these or others, I'd like to hear about it. I currently have a Leupold 1600, and it won't reliably range soft targets past 700 ish.

 

[TNKnoxville]

I had both now I have 2 4000's. These have ranged perfectly in snow, fog and everything I've hunted in. My guide friend loves them and is constantly borrowing them. He has some Leica RF binocs. I haven't ranged alot past 800 yards or so, but my 2800 had issues with that distance.

 

[Mountainrancher]

Look at the maven rf.1. I can very consistently get handheld ranges to a thousand and farther

 

[strikerfired]

I have the 4000. Ranges critters to 1000 a free times. Stop sign at about 2500. Works good enough for me.

 

[bluetick78]

Look at the maven rf.1. I can very consistently get handheld ranges to a thousand and farther

I decided on the Maven, it showed up today. It's very impressive. The focus is great, hits 2000+ yds with any makeshift rest thats handy. Thanks for the heads up!