Leica LRF 1200....yea or nay?

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LivetoHunt2008

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okay fellas...those that have the older Leica LRF 1200...how long have you had it..and what are your opinions..

I just picked one up for a really good deal!

Thanks
 
Finder

I have had one for several years without any issues at all. It will amaze you with its ability to range small objects. Battery life is great. One 9 volt will last a long time. Before I bought it I went to a lot of web sites that had hunters that used range finders and they all said it was the best of the bunch. Now mine is the older "flat" model but I think the new one shaped a bit differently. Best I can tell the new model will range on a moving animal and the older ones like mine will not. I don't think it would make a bit of difference one way or the other.
 
Range finder

I've had mine for about 6 years. Excellent range finder. Downside is trying to hold it on the target at long distances. Since there is no tripod screw hole, I had to rig a device to hold it steady while depressing the ranging button. Only a problem beyond say 600 yards.
 
cool....I reckon I could make a cheaper version of the tripod adapter Leica sells...
 
I have both the 800 and 1200 yard flat models.If its snowing or raining they don't work.They must hit a snowflake/raindrop or two and this gives you bad readings.If your on flat ground like when huinting prairie dogs and the sun is up you lose alot of your ranging ability.
I also had a Bushnell 800 and it had the same restrictions.
Despite those limitations it is a very nice unit and it coupled with a good range card will drasticaly improve your hit ratio.
Waterboy
 
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