Cabelas VLR II vs Leupold RX 750 TBR

[Amand]

I am looking at picking up a rangefinder and have the opportunity to pick up either the Cabelas VLR II or the Leupold RX 750 TBR for about the same price ~150-175 respectively.

I was just curious if anyone had any opinions on either of these or if there are any other models I should look at.

Thanks,
Casey

 

[gibby]

I picked up the Leupold RX750 TBR last year after I lost my Bushnell Scout in 8" of snow walking from my treestand. I am exclusively a bowhunter right now, btw. It is definitely a huge step up from the older Bushnell. Great optics and easy single handed use. I find the menu very intuitive to use and well laid out ... at least for me. I don't have any experience with the Cabelas rangefinder, but would not hesitate again to pick up the Leupold.

 

[dustyhunter]

Casey, one thing to think about is wether you are using it for archery. The Leupold model you have listed has that feature. I bought a Nikon Pro staff 550 range finder about 9 months ago and it worked great for me during rifle hunting. However, I wish I had spent the extra little bit of money and got Nikon's advanced Incline/Decline (ID) technology or some sort of equivalent since I am out more during archery season. If you can get the True Ballistic Range or the Incline/Decline (ID) technology you might be happier even if you have to spent that extra little bit of money. I hope this helps a little. Good luck.

 

[M. R. Byrd]

I just got Cabela's sale catalog and the Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC that I have has a rebate and price is $249.99 after rebate. I like my rangefinder.