Range Finder Binos that do ballistic drop in inches

[David1289]

Are there any Range Finder binos that will do ballistic holdover with inches instead of MOA or MRAD? My scopes don’t have the fancy turrets to do MOA or MIL adjustments. I would prefer to get the inches of drop based on the cartridge flight path.

 

[MuleyFever]

How far do you plan to shoot using a guestimate holdover in inches?

 

[Marbles]

If you don't have a dialable turret, nor a reticle with drops on it, probably better not to be shooting further than you can easily memorize your hold over.

I would spend money on a new scope before range finding binoculars.

 

[David1289]

How far do you plan to shoot using a guestimate holdover in inches?

300 to 400 yards. I deer hunt and just wanted some closer indication of how high up the deer chest cavity to aim at.

 

[David1289]

If you don't have a dialable turret, nor a reticle with drops on it, probably better not to be shooting further than you can easily memorize your hold over.

I would spend money on a new scope before range finding binoculars.

I understand…just have some nice scopes already with basic plex.

I’d be open to a solid set of RF binos w/o the ballistic data. What would be recommended for a solid basic set of RF binos? With trying to look anywhere 400-500 yds, I was leaning towards 10x (my current binos are SLC 10x42 and really like them). I’ve used the Nikon handheld RF and just thinking it would be nice to get a way better handheld or maybe RF binos.

I only have 2 or 3 spots where I hunt where shots could be 400-500 yards but I want to within 300 yds, maybe 400 yds if I can practice at some longer shots eventually.

 

[MuleyFever]

300 to 400 yards. I deer hunt and just wanted some closer indication of how high up the deer chest cavity to aim at.

At 400 yards you aren't aiming up the deers chest cavity you're holding up into the air above the deer. Probably looking to hold almost 30" above the impact point. How many first round hits do you think you can make trying to guess around 30" on a target 400 yards away? As mentioned you should invest in a new scope first. Easy to tape a dope card to your rifle and use a regular rangefinder.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Nobody on the planet is consistently and reliably “holding a certain amount of inches” on deer and elk. It’s not a thing.

Those who claim it’s reliable and repeatable, and then come out to shoot, are shown that their abilities to “hold a certain amount of inches” on a target, let alone an animal that blends into terrain, is laughably inaccurate.

 

[MuleyFever]

Nobody on the planet is consistently and reliably “holding a certain amount of inches” on deer and elk. It’s not a thing.

Those who claim it’s reliable and repeatable, and then come out to shoot, are shown that their abilities to “hold a certain amount of inches” on a target, let alone an animal that blends into terrain, is laughably inaccurate.

Next shoot there should be a rifle with a plex reticle and a little contest. Give everyone the holdover in inches and see who gets closest

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Next shoot there should be a rifle with a plex reticle and a little contest. Give everyone the holdover in inches and see who gets closest

Yep we can do it. I’ve done it hundreds of times over the years to make a point

 

[David1289]

Alright then…I guess I’ll have to consider just basic RF binos or a great handheld. Any suggestions?

I have never tried to holdover for a 400 yd shot before. I zero at 200 yards with my 7 rem mag at the gun range and practice at that distance.

According to ballistic data, supposedly about 6 inch drop at 300 yards, then 18 inch drop at 400 yards with 150 gr Remington Scirocco ammo.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I understand…just have some nice scopes already with basic plex.

I’d be open to a solid set of RF binos w/o the ballistic data. What would be recommended for a solid basic set of RF binos? With trying to look anywhere 400-500 yds, I was leaning towards 10x (my current binos are SLC 10x42 and really like them). I’ve used the Nikon handheld RF and just thinking it would be nice to get a way better handheld or maybe RF binos.

I only have 2 or 3 spots where I hunt where shots could be 400-500 yards but I want to within 300 yds, maybe 400 yds if I can practice at some longer shots eventually.

I got my Leica Geovid R 10x42s as a demo from EuroOptic for $1350. Nicest pair of binoculars I have ever owned. There are cheaper options, but I don’t like Chinese products.

For what you are asking about, I have done the Kentucky windage and holdovers out to 450 before, but only on groundhogs. Never had the need or desire to do it on a deer or other big game animal. For that, I generally preferred a maximum range where I could “hold on hair, not on air” - 8” or about 250 yards with most of my rifles. I think it is good to know your drops in whatever measurements you have. But being able to dial provides a lot more precision and is a lot more repeatable.

 

[David1289]

I’ll just keep my limit 300 yards. If I end up wanting to shoot farther then I’ll get the right scope setup for that in the future.

 

[MuleyFever]

Using a 200 yard zero makes it a little easier but it's still not the way to go. Not trying to piss in your Cheerios. Just trying to say that if you want to shoot out a ways the right equipment makes it way easier and more fun.

As far as cheaper RF binos lots of people using the Sig and Vortex offerings. I would still get something with ballistics because eventually you will probably want to use it. I would think that since you already have SLCs you wouldn't want to downgrade though. If you don't want to spend on premium RF binos you may be happier using the SLCs and a regular rangefinder. Again, I would still get something with ballistics, if nothing else for the resale value. The new Leica looks pretty nice.

 

[wpeach1912]

Could just type it into a calculator and write it on a piece of paper then tape it on your scope. Maybe not as fast but fits in with the rough aiming you’re planning on

 

[hoooogan]

Why not do a 300y zero? That would be much more manageable for "inches" out to 400. Don't need more gear for that.