I’m looking for a rangefinder for hunting. Currently looking at the Vortex 4000 at $450. Any other better deals? Dont want a bino range finder, I just want a great rangefinder for hunting and obviously a little shooting.
Can you beat the Vortex and their incredible warranty?
PB
AFAIK, Vortex is the only manufacturer that offers a lifetime warranty on a rangefinder. Every other manufacturer is one year, three years tops.
Have had great luck with the Sig Kilo LRF’s for sometime now. Would suggest looking at them closely. Good luck.
PB that’s on sale now at Cabelas. $340 plus tax, free shipping. Code VORTEX15.
I’m considering it as well. Anything better? Anyone use one past 1000 yds?
I just looked again. Apparently that’s the “Club Member” price.
I have points too…
Hi-wayman
I did find the deal at Cabelas and I did cash in on Vortex15, so mucho gracias. Didn’t find a $340 deal, but got $75 off. So thank you. Best deal I found so far and pulled the trigger. Also, had a $25 off coupon I used. So $100 off, pretty legit.
PB
Glad it worked for you. I am a “Club Member”, use their credit card and the site recognized me. Auto 100.01 discount. Pus 15%.
Ive used my vortex 3000 RF past 1k. I lost it once around 1400 or so, and I think it was due to sun position, attempting to range grass.
I bought a Sig laser that took a crap on me for no reason. Just won’t fire up. I was happy with it but not their warranty. Now it is 5 years old but I have one older that still works. Happy to have bought a Sig.
PB
The Vortex should treat you well. I’ve been running the Sig Kilo 5k, and before that, abused a Sig Kilo2000 for many years, and have been nothing but impressed with them. But the Vortex at the price you got is a good LRF.
I have a leica that’s easy to carry, and has been very solid. Have ranged to 2800yds with it.
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I have been using my Vortex 3000 (CR123A version) for about a year now and I’m really pleased with it.
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If you’re looking for alternatives, consider the following rangefinders that were well-regarded for their performance and value:
1-Leupold RX-1600i TBR/W with DNA Rangefinder:
Offers True Ballistic Range (TBR) technology.
Compact and lightweight design.
2-Bushnell Prime 1300 Laser Rangefinder:
Affordable option with good performance.
ARC technology for angle compensation.
3-Sig Sauer Kilo 2200 BDX Laser Rangefinder:
Bluetooth connectivity for integration with ballistic apps.
Capable of ranging up to 3400 yards.
4-Nikon Black RANGEX 4K Laser Rangefinder:
High-quality optics with a clear display.
Capable of ranging up to 4,000 yards.
5-Leica Rangemaster CRF 2700-B Rangefinder:
High-quality optics from Leica.
Bluetooth connectivity for ballistic data.
Papabear stated in post 6 he bought a Vortex 4000.
I finally got a chance to try mine at long range in the middle of Texas a few weeks ago. I was able to range to the top of a hillside at 2100 yards and a building at 1900 without difficulty.
I don’t have a specific recommendation but I can offer a caution. Leupold does not warranty their rangefinders beyond 2 years. They did throw a $100 credit at me and say that it’s not unusual for the LCD screen to go bad after 2 years.
ps. Vortex offers lifetime warranty on rangefinders.