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    Posted: August/19/2008 at 08:41
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Im looking at the Leupold RX-III and the Leica LRF that's on the sample list.  I've read mixed reviews on the leupold on the internet and can't find much on the Leica, so I figured I would just ask you guys.  Is the leica worth the extra $100?  I usually hunt in the swamp but occasionally I will sit on a long bean field or a sod farm.  The bushnell I have wouldn't range on deer past about 300 yards.  Thanks in advance.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dale Clifford Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/19/2008 at 08:55
the leo is only good for 500 yds,if everything is perfect, the leica 1000, the leo has some internally programmed features which make it a lot of fun, moa, bas, holdover and will tell you the drop etc, for the range reading. somewhat dubious in that 500 yds isn't that hard of a shot.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mike650 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/19/2008 at 08:57
I tried the Leupold rx-iv which is supposedly a step up from the one your looking at. It appeared to be the one to get with it's TBR system for hunting. I couldn't get that thing to range find anything over 500+ hundred yards. I worked with their customer service, which is very good, but with the same results even when we turned off all the extra features. Yes, I tried a second unit thinking the original device was bad.

I ended up getting the Leica crf1200 and couldn't be happier. It's awesome!!!

At longer distances, 700+, I try to range a tree or bush, something next to the deer. The animal is usually not sitting out in an open plain. I get better and quicker readings that way.

I've had the Bushnell Yardage Pro and it's very good good but no where near the Lecia.


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I had the Leupold RX3 and it sucked ass big time.  Optics were horrible and ranging was iffy most of the time. 

I traded it for a Leica, and it is much much much better.  I really like the Leica, don't waste you time with the Leupold you will only be disappointed.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote flyspy1 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/19/2008 at 09:29
Exactly what I was looking for, honest opinions from folks that have used them! 
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Get the Leica!  Money very well spent.
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