Leica Rangemaster CRF 1000-R

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Product Description

Integrated basic ballistic functionality from 10 to 600 yds Measures both linear distance and horizontal distance 7 x 24-mm optics with integrated diopter compensation Angle-of-inclination display and yard/meter toggle Automatic brightness control

Leica Rangemaster CRF 1000-R Review

There are two ways to assess laser rangefinders; features and readability. This particular Leica falls short in neither category. First of all, the Leica really preforms exceptionally well in bright daylight measurements, low reflective surfaces, and angled planes. Most rangefinders will give you a number when the conditions are perfect (or inside a store), but the better (usually more expensive) the rangefinder, the more tolerance it has for light, angles, and lower reflective surfaces--the latter being a big deal when ranging animals. In fact, there are fewer greater disappointments in life than a persnickety rangefinder.

This rangemaster will also calculate a vertical component for uphill or downhill long distance shooting as well as give you the number of degrees. The reason for the EHr (in Leica lingo) is to offset the effects of gravity on upward or downward shots. When shooting down, gravity has less effect because the bullet is already going down. The effect is greater when shooting up. Since most folks sight in their rifle horizontally, one must use a horizontal equivalent range to keep the bullet on target.

I appreciate the clarity of the optics and compare this glass to anything less expensive and it becomes painfully clear that Leica knows optics. The 7x monocular has value in its own right and comes in handy even when not ranging. I have read distances over 1060 yards. But you really need a building or other large object when out at that distance. You could fit a few deer into the red sighting box at a thousand yards.

The build quality is fabulous, and the operation is simple. Some might complain that Leica is stuck in LED lala-land instead of LCD display (I know that is a redundant D), and to a certain extent, I would agree. But if a device is not packed with extraneous features, the LED read is bright, obvious, and in no need of backlighting.

This unit is surprisingly light (6.3 ounces), durable (carbon fiber reinforced plastic and metal), and feels great in the hand (external rubber coating). The CRF stands for compact range finder, and while not the smallest rangefinder in the case, it is small enough and light enough to make smaller and lighter pretty much a non-issue. If you want to buy something small, then know you are sacrificing something somewhere else. The -R (dash R) denotes that this model has the angle readout and EHr compared to the previous model which lacked those latter features.

I am no fan of the CR2 battery. A 123 would be better and more popular in high end flashlights and weapons sights. Also easier to find at the Twodot, Montana gas station as well, only made worse since I own nothing else that uses this same battery. This rangefinder is rated to about 2000 measurement per battery. The instructions state that you will get a blinking indication that the battery is in need of attention. When that happens, you have 100 or so measurements left in the battery, but you will progressively loose range due to lower laser power.

So if you need a more elaborate feature set, there are other rangefinders. However I've heard stories where hunters in the heat of the moment push a menu button taking their rangefinder into something more like a Windows install submenu then a firm distance number. But if you need accuracy, daylight use, and unparalleled durability, the Leica is the only option...except maybe for Swarovski, but it costs more, weighs more, takes up more space, and has a ridiculously long delay when taking a reading. But hey, some think Swaro's gold bird logo is cooler than the Leica red dot.

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