Laser Range Finder

[Mr Blu]

Hello all.

I did a few searches, but nothing came up on this, nor am I sure this is the right section to ask this.

What is a decent and durable laser range finder?

I'm looking for something that can handle heavy use, as well as weather, that isn't some sort of "satellite GPS for ICBMs" kind of range finder.

I'm looking for something that can handle 1,000m -1,500m accurately, but expensive.

The rifle I will be using with it, will be a Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308cal, with a Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14x50 illuminated scope. I know it can reach 1,000m, as many a video on YouTube has proven, but I'm not sure past that.

Am I inadvertently out-shooting the rifle with that range? Is there a range finder that would be idea for said setup?

Any and all help will be appreciated.


PS - I'm new to long range, possibly extreme long range shooting, so please be gentle. My long range experience is with rank and file M16A4's.

[iBkickinit]

I have a pair of Newcon LRB3000 Laser Rangefinding Binoculars. Got em for a steal at 1400. They reliably range 1500-2000 yards, and on ideal terrain targets, I have ranged as far as 3600 yards. I was tired of carrying binoculars AND a rangefinder. Really nice to have. I also have an 800 yard Newcon Monocular. Got it for a steal on e-bay as well. (60 bucks )

Edit: Just saw a pair of the 3000 LRB for ~1400 in eBay..

Just know that you will only get about half the rated distance reliably on most rangefinders...

[Jwind]

I've been using a range finder I bought off a private seller on Amazon. Par70 " http://www.amazon.com/PAR70-Jcs602-1...r+range+finder "

Works well enough, I haven't been able to test out to 1,500 yards as you do need something that is reflective at that point. Was able to aim at a mountain 1,000yds away, 600yrds with trees. I think original price I paid was $170?

Probably isn't super durable, but mines lasted for quite awhile now. Haven't had to change out the batteries either.

[freonr22]

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=NK8359BR&src=exrbSrch

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http://www.samplelist.com/Nikon-7x25-Monarch-Gold-Laser1200-Rangefinder-DEMO-A-P55991.aspx

[iBkickinit]

Just know that a finder rated 1000-1200 might get the broadside of a white or metal barn close to 1000, but it definitely wont lase a small tree or animal in a field at that distance.