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trigger29
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Posted: April/10/2008 at 18:20 |
I was using a Leica LRF 1200 yesterday, and saw some of the worst mirage I've ever seen. I was having a hard time getting a range at 500 yards. I was trying to range a black truck, which was my bad, but I have successfully ranged deer at over 800 yards with this unit when it was cooler. I was wondering what effect mirage, rain and snow have on units like these? I also had a hard time getting a range one time when it was windy and dust was blowing. Maybe I should replace the battery? Even though the battery indicator doesn't say it is bad.
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mike650
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Can't help you with the LFF but I've used the CRF under the conditions you've mentioned except snow and it's performed flawlessly. I would think any device, range finder, camera, etc., would eventually become battery challenged when exposed to harsh snow environments. Edited by mike650 - April/11/2008 at 07:17 |
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Dale Clifford
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the amount affected by obstructions differs with each range finder, and the capacitance charge by the battery. a leo 3 I use has a filter for rain and switches electronically back or forth. the swaro I use will blast thru most of it. leicas have a very good reputation so I'm betting on the battery. The leo I use needs a new battery when the battery indicator shows "half full".
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