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I have had a Bushnell 400 for twenty years. Its been perfect for me as 400 is quite a poke around here. I put batteries in in the fall and altho it comes on.. It dosent work.
I dont really need to spend a pile of money. I only need something under 500 yards. Not something Ill be gambling my life too.
Whats recommended? Thank you!
CW
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You aught to be able to find a cheap Sig Kilo,on sale,for around $120...
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I'd check out the Nikon Prostaff 1000i if you don't need an illuminated reticle. I bought my Dad one for Christmas and it's a nice little unit.
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Based on your limited need requirements, I’d would go with any RF made by a reputable company that will provide you with excellent CS and a new replacement should it ever go down. Bushnell, Leupold, Vortex, to name a few....
If time allows, you might research some of the better, more expensive RF and try to score one used for about the same price of a new one. An older, better made RF from Leica, Zeiss, and others could save you from experiencing down time in the field should a lesser quality one fail on you...😎
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Campfire Outfitter
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The Vortex is OK and the warranty covers everything including the laser. You are set as long as Vortex is around.
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Before I went to ranging binoculars I had 3 different RFs. The first one was a Leica 800. Then I got a little Nikon that went to 800 but had 1/2 yard increments and was easier to use for bowhunting. Most recent one is a Vortex. I have complete faith in both the Nikon and Vortex.
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Buy any Leica and you’re set. Happy Trails
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