Long Range 101 Part 86 - How to Select the Best LASER Rangefinder 

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Sorry for the delay... we are getting back into gear up here.

Thanks for another great video Rex. Just wanted to add that Vectronix discontinued the Terrapin as of the first of the year. You have to go with the PLRF10, which unfortunately is about $1500 more! So if anyone finds a Terrapin somewhere, buy it! I just got the PLRF10 and it's a great range finder, but a lot of money.

Yeah, since this video came out there have been some great newcomers in the market: amongst which are the Sig kilo lines 2200mr, 2400abs. I hear nothing but great things.

Welcome back Rex.. Good video and info. Much appreciated

Awesome thanks Rex, for my applications I'm going to look at the Newcon. I'm mostly deer and Elk and I think it should more than cover my needs for that when I have to take a shot requiring an actual firing solution. Keep em coming and thanks again for this series it has been nothing short of amazing!

Excellent! This is very helpful for those of us who have been putting off getting the "real deal" long range range finder. The Terrapin seems like an excellent value.

Oh man, so glad you're back! I'm ready for some purpose-driven videos and other channels aren't cutting it.

Thanks for the reply sir! Looking forward to more videos!

hey Rex welcome back and thanks again for the videos. I was wondering on the terrapin if you saw the post on Snipers Hide talking about the emission of laser light into the viewers eyeball.

Glad to see you back. Thought you moved to another country or something. Love the knowledge transfer. Ready for more.

I bought the Leupold RX800i TBR a few months ago. Not much of anyplace around here I can get out beyond 150 yards, and this works well for me. Good info in the video, and nice to see a Leupold on your list. :)

Glad to see you back! What do you think about using an adjustable gas block to manipulate harmonics?

I was hoping to see the Leica 1600B in your line up and what you thought of it.

Staggering what 4 years does. Nikon 4000 Black is now $400. Solid to 2500 in decent conditions. That's about 2.5x as far as I can shoot! :) :)

Love my Bushnell ARC 1 Mile LRF. Great for big game hunting. I can range deer to1,200 meters/yards. I set mine to read in mils to match my Bushnell 3.5 - 21 X 50 ERS scope's Horus H 59 reticle.

My how four years makes a difference.. The Vectronix Terrapin PLRF is accurate from 2000 to 4000 yards and cost a WHOPPIING $2200 back when this video was made in 2014... Fast forward to Spring 2018 and the gyro stabilized Nikon Monarch 3000 is accurate to 3000 yards and retails for $419 US. That is an 1800 dollar savings.

The models of the Vectronix that we used(4 different units) had a big problem fogging up when going from a pack into the hot desert sun. Just my personal experience.

Can you get a variable power eye piece with the reticle in it ir not & what power would be best for extreme long range shooting with reticle in it? Thanks for input in advance!

check the TruPulse line of range finders they dont need a reflective target out to 3800 feet with a reflective target is crazy far for less than the vextronics

Rex what about the Leica 1600B? Mine has worked quite well and would cover the majority of ranges that most shoot at (0-1400 yards), also less than half the price of a Terrapin

I'm so glad you're back. I and many more appropriate everything you do. Thank you. I really like you videos on religion and would like to know what you think ISIS and what is going on in Iraq.

Some of the comments mentioned that Terrapin is discontinued and some models are hard to find. That's all true. Other Vectronix are way too pricy. Any one here used G7 BR2 range finders? 2015 version is supposed to improved. How about other Truepulse product or Bushnell 1mile.

I am surprised how bad the Leupold did. I have a RX-IV that i used to use dismounted. When I compared it to my LRAS3 it seemed to be dead on out to about 1200.

Hey Rex, what are your thoughts on the Sig Kilo 2000? I bought one for 350. It says it ranges out to 3400 yards on reflective targets and a deer to 1200.. Where I live I don't have that range (3400) But I do plan on shooting 1000+... I have ranged it out to 800+ yards and it seems very accurate. I have to go somewhere to shoot and range longer. Just wondering your thoughts on it. For the money and the claims I couldn't pass it up.

Ive read that Vectronix stopped production of the Terrapin; Rex, do you have another suggestion thats at least somewhat affordable?

Ever tried the Gunwerks G7 BR2 Rangefinder? Would love to find out if it's worth it?

Hey rex it looks like the newcon 2000pro is sold out everywere or discontinued maybe, so looks like im down to the bushnell elite 1mile or maybe the newcon 1800s what is youre thought on the newcon 1800s vs bush 1mile? Also ill be shooting 308 at max 1000yards for now, maybe move to 338 after i polish my skills... thanks rex

the new leupold rx1200i tbr performs way better than the rx1000i I had. newcon has pretty amazing performance for the money.

25-06 deer hunting on wheat fields that are about 800 yards long and wide. I wouldn't shoot over 500 yards with my rifle and skill level. What range finder for that?

my Newcon LRM 1500 has a green battery in it. the web site says its 9V Lithium non-magnetic.... is it rechargeable ? can I use a Duracell ? are Duracell 9 volt batteries magnetic? if so how will it effect it ?

what is current analog of vectronix terrapin now? because terrapin was discontinued

How long do these range finders typically last? I've had back luck with most consumer electronics from overseas; every digital camera I've ever had only lasted < 2 years. I'd hate to blow $650 on a range finder and have it die after a year or two.

Rex ! I see that Vectronix discontinued the Terrapin. Got one you want to sell? Or maybe another recommendation with similar specs and $

The Vectronix Terrapin has been discontinued - what is your new recommendation for best laser rangefinder?

How do you know so much about shooting long range? I only ask because I have yet to find a really good source for information on long range shooting. I research a lot but with that, I never find one consistently articulated source of information that always makes sense and gives logical information all the time, which also degrades that source's reputation. Most people who can suffice as that type of source are military trained snipers and so on, but that comes with the nature of not divulging techniques for whatever reason. So I'm just curious for reputability purposes, how do you know so much?

Hey Rex.... Glad to see ya.... I have the Terrapin and use it for my 375 CheyTac... Best I have ever seen....For those guys looking, RW Gunsmith has had some for sale on forum.snipershide.com... I did see a used one the other day on SH....Good Luck and watch you soon.... Rick

where can i get a Vectronix Tarrapin PLRF they don't list it .. But Newcom has a 3000 or 3300 i forget which right now.

The PLRF with bluetooth and Kestral coms is only $10,000.00! Such a deal for a pocket rangefinder! LOL I bet they sell lots - . . . . . .To military

From a Tactical and Hunting point of view all a person needs is the Bushnell ConX it works way better than your chart suggest.

no mention of the leica 1600 range finder? Its not the best but a very good value for performance and price....

Now if i could just find a terrapin...

hey REX have you heard anything about the sig KILO 2000 for $500?

Glad to see you back! What do you think about using an adjustable gas block to manipulate harmonics?