Rangefinders

[stringpicker]

I have a Leupold RX-II rangefinder. I want to buy a smaller, lighter pair of binocs for bow huntin. I was thinkin about buying either the Leupold or Nikon binocs in around 8x32 power. I would like to keep the same brand of optics(rangefinder and binocs). What is your opinion on who makes the best. Thanks

James

[LifeNRA]

Thats a tough call. I like Nikon because, I have all Nikon lens for my camera, and I also have a Nikon Monarch scope on my .270. Personally, it really doesn't matter if your optics are different! You might even be able to save some money depending which are cheaper!

[wtnhunt]

Personally for glass for binos, for the money, I would probably go with nikon.

[Dogg6]

I agree, Nikon. I have a Nikon rangefinder and scope and I really like them. For binos though I use Galileo brand 10 x 42. These are very similar in size, clarity and overall design to the Nikon of the same size, just a bit cheaper. I prefer Nikon but money was my major factor at the time.

[Tominator]

I would not buy the Nikon rangefinder. Mine broke a little over 2 years after I bought it. I sent it back to Nikon thinking they'd stand behind their product--they did not. They wanted $176 to fix a $199 product!

[maytom]

Nikon Pro staff 440 Laser Rangefinder is an awesome unit!! Never had any issues with mine and it's on it's second year now. (Of course, you can't drop them!!) I love the fact that they are small, compact, waterproof, and who really needs more than 440 yards anyway?

Cabela's now has them for $179.95, that's $20.00 cheaper than when I bought mine.

[johnf]

Don't know much about their range finders, but have done a bit of background work on thier scopes and binos. They are about the same quality, both having their strenghts and drawbacks. Overall I think you get more for your money with a nikon. For the same quality you are going to have to pay a bit more for the leu.