Range finder

[Clemo]

I just purchased a new range finder. I got a Nikon 440 in real tree camo finish. It is a great little unit but the best thing was the price.
I got it from the US at http://theopticzone.com/scopes.aspx . With the Aussie Dollar the way it is at the moment I can highly recommend shopping over seas. Their communication was excellent and the delivery was fast.:D
Despite my efforts I could not find a competitive price in OZ.:(

[NormGunston]

Clemo- I did the same thing as you for the same reasons and am very satisfied with the same unit. Copycat from Ballarat!

[Treker]

Got mine from http://www.opticsplanet.com/ Just went for the green as they have a good special at the moment.

[Clemo]

Clemo- I did the same thing as you for the same reasons and am very satisfied with the same unit. Copycat from Ballarat!

I know you are but what am I?
:P

[deerstalker]

so what does it end up working out with postage and money exchange ?

[Clemo]

$240.00 au all up.

[d@rk51d3]

Just purchased my Nikon 440 today, from the US of A.;)


Cost locally $450. AUD:confused:

Import cost, about $200 AUD including postage.:cool:


I wanna support local business, but not at 50% price difference.

[johnno]

Just purchased my Nikon 440 today, from the US of A. Import cost, about $200 AUD including postage.:cool:

I wanna support local business, but not at 50% price difference.



Thats very cheap..who did you buy it from ???

[d@rk51d3]

Dare I say it....... E-Bay. New, in the box, with pouch and lanyard.

I was looking at similar rates on Amazon, (etc). Mind you, alot are factory refurbished units, meaning they may have a faint scratch or something. Nothing to really worry about. I guess alot of people bought them as golf rangefinders, and returned them when they weren't happy. I don't know.

Still, $200 extra in my pocket is $200 extra I can put toward my bow. (.......hopefully this weekend, if I can get to the city in time:D)

[XTfreak]

Just purchased my Nikon 440 today, from the US of A.;)


Cost locally $450. AUD:confused:

Import cost, about $200 AUD including postage.:cool:


I wanna support local business, but not at 50% price difference.
:eek:That is a bit expensive.
How about a link please?
Bill

[d@rk51d3]

I don't know about links, but quite a few aussie bow shops, and other optical suppliers I've visited on the net average around $400 - $450.

Gecko's have a good price at $350 though. I didn't see that before.


-EDIT- One afterthought is that the Camo finish is dearer too. I just got the plain green.

[-Chris-]

Hi Guys, Im thinkin about getting a Nikon Prostaff 440 but i have a question. Do these give a reading in meters aswell or just yards?

Thanks,

-Chris-

[Antarcher]

Nikon 440 does give meters and yards and it is an unreal unit.

[-Chris-]

Nikon 440 does give meters and yards and it is an unreal unit.


Awsome :) thanks for the quick reply too!

[timbo]

The unit will do both meters and yards but will only display a reading in the one you set as the default.

Cheers Tim

[Bowpig]

I got the Niko Pro Staff 440 in Realtree camo for myself for xmas...of course. From the opticzone.

$238 in Australia to my door. Excellent little unit simple and easy to use ranging from 10 - 437 yards, with half yard accuracy.

There an 8x20 power monocular, water proof etc etc and Im impressed with it so far.

cheers Bowpig

[d@rk51d3]

No good with shakey hands though.:P

[RazorX]

We have changed distributors and can now offer excellent prices on Busnell optics (Binoculars, Range Finders and Spotting Scopes) that will rival the U.S.

[Drifty]

Picked up one from Ebay the other day. Still awaiting delivery.

Unbranded 6x25 does up to 800m/y. $148 to the door.

Should do the job, and if not... Oh well. :)

http://www.amonstar.com/web/mzj/800m.jpg
Ranging error :±1m±0.1%
6X magnification
Diameter of object lens:25mm
Optics Fully Multi-coated
Liquid Crystal Display
Power source:CR2 (DC 3V)
Measuring unit: Meter/Yard options
Double-button operating
Special working mode:>150 meters Model
Low-power hint (BATT)
Transmitting display: Laser flashing
Automatically power shut off
Size: 128 * 48 * 82 (mm)
Weight: 230g