I'm looking to buy a Range Finder. I really like the Range Finders with a Red display. For me, this bright Red display really "Pops-Out" and it is very easy for me to see, especially in dark background situations. You know, like when your in the woods. The one I really like is the Leupold RX-1000i TBR with DNA. It has the bright Red display and is quite small, although it seems heavier than other range finders (7.8 ounces). It also has TBR (True Ballistic Range) that can be set for Achery, which is what I will be using this range finder for. I'm interested in hearing the forums experience with range finders, especially the ones with the Red display. If the Red display has down falls, I want to know that too.
I have the Leica with red display. No angle stuff, but works every time with no caveats. I have the 1200 model and sometimes can range out to 1400yds plus. Just flat out works.
Get the one you like, it's awesome. Highly reccomend Leupold. They are dropping a couple models but still keep RX-1000, plus coming out with a Bowhunter model.
My first laser rangefinder was the old Bushnell 500 yardage Pro somewhat of a "ground breaker" in its day. Then I got a Nikon laser 800 that I used for a number of years. After that I got a Bushnell 1200 ARC rangefinder that I used for one season maybe two before I sold it. All of the above used the black color in the display.... a real handicap in low light with old eyes. Currently I use a Leupold Rx-1000i TBR with DNA (digitally eNhanced Accuracy). It is easily the best of the rangedfinders that I have used to date, especially considering price range, how it performs, and the tasks it does. It displays the information in red and has three levels of brightness to accomodate conditions. My only negative about it (if you can categorize it as such) would be range. It is suppose to be able to range out to a thousand yards but I have not found conditions favorable enough to accomplish that apparently. I have ranged around seven hundred yards and that is about it. Not a factor in bowhunting but in predator hunting it is nice information to have at your fingertips.
I use the Leupold RX-1000i TBR with DNA and it is awesome. I went to bass pro to try out all the models and couldn't even see the screens with black displays. I have been using it for about 6 months now and it works great here in Colorado. When I'm practicing in the snow it is a little hard to see the red but when your eyes adjust to the brightness it is still visible. It works best in shadowy forest areas, early morning or late day.
I use a good old Nikon 550. Nothing Fancy. I pre-range everything. I don't want to be dinking around like you see on T.V. with a range finder. If I need to range during that moment it usually means is a questionable shot for me and I should not take it. Assuming we are talking about archery deer hunting...
I too have old eyes, at least compared to when I was 40. It just happened at about age 43. My eyes went from 20:20 to "why is everybody printing everything in a blury font?". Three feet and beyond is still perfect, it's just that up close reading stuff that is a real pain. In summary, I think I won't go wron with the Leupold RX-1000i.
