Best long range rangefinder?

[ColoWyo]

Anyone had experience with Binoculars that have an Internal range Finder and Directional Compass. Came across the Barska brand of such. Thanks In Advance.

Barska optics are fine for paper weights. That's about it.

When it comes to optics and such, you get what you pay for.

Buy once, cry once.

[michael_aos]

Are you guys heading to Raton this weekend?

I ran down there. The weather was about what they predicted. Not too bad.

The wind kinda sucked.

[daddygat]

Thanks for the heads up, will do more research rather than shelling out the $650.00 they want for the BARSKA 7x50 WP BATTALION model binoculars.

Any thing more specific as to their usefulness as a paperweight? Bad optics, lousy construction???????,etc.

[Zak Smith]

Barska is shit.

To answer the other question, binocular/LRF combination units such as the Leica Geovids (new) or the new Zeiss unit are useful because they work better for target location and spotting than a monocular (due to use of binocular vision and wider field of view).

[jmg8550]

If you have the budget for it, Steiner also has LRF binos. Pretty pricey though.

[michael_aos]

I've looked through both the 8x & 10x Geovids belonging to others over years.

They were so bulky and heavy, I just wasn't impressed. Never liked them.

I ran a nice set of compact binoculars and a nice LRF for years. Less cost. Less weight. Less bulk. Just seemed like a better setup.

Based on expert recommendations, I went ahead and bought a set of range-finder binoculars. I went with the Zeiss Victory RF 10x45. I can't say they're any better than the Geovids. In fact the Geovid range-finding reticle may be superior.

I used the Zeiss Victory RF 10x45 for the first time this last Sunday and the Sporting Rifle Match. I'm already sold.

I won't say the Zeiss are the ones to get, but in practice range-finding binoculars are awesome.

This is a case where "more than the sum of their parts" really rings true.

[mrfish83]

I tried out my Bushnell Fusions (as did others) at Raton this past weekend. The LRF functionality seemed excellent, even compared to the other LRFs I tried. The glass does have a tint to it compared to the high end options (i.e. Geovids), but for the price I'm very pleased.

I suggest you look through a pair and try them out if you have an opportunity.

[jimmym40a2]

another option if your not worried about weight is a Bar and Stroud like mine here.(1942) It will range past any rifle capability.It's very accurate.
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