I absolutely love mine. Mine will easily range poor quality non-reflective targets to 1200-1400yds. I have even ranged a silo by a farm (in ELR Mode) at 4154 yds. This rangefinder definitely lives up to its' name.
I can trust your review not only because I love Vortex, but because you are testing it in exactly the same conditions I would be using it in... literally... I'm next door in Cody.
every range finder is useless in the fog. the laser beams get interfered with regardless of make. however better range finders will do a better job in bad conditions. my leica is pretty darn good here in British Columbia and we get our fair share of fog and rain!
This is different for everyone and depends largely upon how effectively you can eliminate human error... ie, get a rest of some sort! My skills run out after about a 1000 yards, long before the rangefinder does.
@@toddhelms5241 when you hold a flashlight to a wall the light beam will be close to the same size as the light at an inch or so. Now back out to ten feet and the same image is much bigger. The same thing occurs with a rangefinder.
@@roberthartley4298 Ah, understood. From our experiences in the field the Ranger HD 4000, actual beam divergence isn't advertised, competes with and in some cases surpasses the rest of its price range class. We did have the best results at extended ranges by making sure the unit was in Extended Lazer Range and on a tripod... as for being able to calibrate and adjust the reticle with/for the beam divergence we weren't able to. If you are looking for more specifics please contact Vortex Phone: 800-426-0048
Legal and ethical hunting does not need to be defended, it is the absolute best way to assure clean, healthy red meat in our diet. It's a needed wildlife management tool and it's a part of our DNA. I couldn't begin to explain all the reasons that hunters hunt, they're different for everyone and the reasons seem to change over the years. Being proud of a successful hunt and wanting to preserve the memories is why I choose to mount antlers and hides. I certainly respect those who choose not to hunt, though I don't entirely understand it.
"review" c'mon not even one negative point. and it ain't like there are no negative aspects with this impressive rangefinder, you can bet there are. we are in a price segment where aspects like stabilization could be very handy, particularly with such distances and you don't say anything about what distances you obtain on the 4km setting, nothing about what max distances you could obtain here under ideal circumstances and on a huge tripod.. why not ?? is it because you could not get anything that would paint a positive picture and then its better to not say it..? Perhaps, and then it ain't an honest review, but backbone bending shill-advertising camouflaged as a "review" and the way you keep saying the full name, like 50 times in this video, certainly, shows were your focus are.. promotion, promotion, promotion, did you even purchase it?? certainly dont look like it is your viuewers purse you have in mind and something that IMO should take center, when you title it as a "review". and at no point you relate to alternatives and how it stacks up to the market did you even purchase this unit? or is it a freebie for a promotion and a shill-approach we often see on TH-cam even though youtube has guidelines about disclosure, hence advertising. and the balance of "reviews" but maybe I'm being to harsh here, but I'm fed up with promotion videos on youtube camouflaged as honest # reviews" and where people give the impression that they are just an average consumer with their own purse when it is the last thing they are. but sure the aspect of backbone bending does vary across the globe and the transparency I prefer and are custom to here in Denmark. www.transparency.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MapindexNZ-1024x973.jpg This vortex 4000 is an outstanding impressive rangefinder, but your so-called "review" here, are not doing it any favors, quite the contrary... it sadly told me nothing.
can someone explain the appeal of hunting to me? i just don't get it; hunters gush about how beautiful an animal it is only to kill it & pose with the corpse. if you respected an animal surely you'd want to preserve it so that it can thrive and be admired for years to come. don't get me wrong i get hunting for food & supplies, but for fun? i just don't understand it. why not collect skulls or antlers? i'm sure you could find plenty of already dead animals & shed antlers. that way you can still have a trophy without pushing whole species to extinction.
Harriet, thanks for taking time to write a comment and for asking some pointed questions. To explain the appeal of hunting let me first clear up some misunderstandings you seem to have. First, hunters do not "push whole species to extinction." Quite the opposite in fact... The North American Model of Conservation is the single most effective way we have of not only preserving wildlife but bringing species in trouble out from under the shadow of extinction. You see hunters willingly pay excise taxes on hunting and shooting equipment, so do fishermen and shooters. That money, along with fees from hunting licenses funds virtually all wildlife and wildlife habitat restoration projects, population surveys, biological studies, wildlife education programs... the list is enormous! This is all done under what is called the Pittman Robertson Act, do yourself a favor and look this up, fact check. Non-hunting outdoor recreationists, hikers, campers, photographers, backpackers, etc. do nothing to contribute to the conservation of wildlife through funding of programs as there are no "fees" or taxes on their equipment or licenses for their pastime. Outside of North America, Africa for example, hunting not only provides food but the money from hunting pays for schools, healthcare, infrastructure, you name it and has the added benefit of placing value on animals that would otherwise strictly be seen as competition by the local peoples and therefore oftentimes eradicated. When a single elephant or lion or buffalo brings tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars, to a group of very poor folks those same folks will have a tendency to want to preserve the rest of those animals for future windfalls as well. It's a case of harvesting a single animal to benefit the species as a whole. Back to North America... did you know that many species here have been saved from extinction by the efforts and dollars of hunters? Wild Turkeys, Elk, Whitetail Deer, Pronghorns... the list is long Harriet and I'm not even talking about the work conservation organizations such as Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation or Ducks Unlimited do and have done to restore habitat that benefits all wild creatures. That is hunter funded conservation... we care about animals enough to truly help them get what they need to thrive. This includes the management of predatory animals... cats, wolves and bears all must needs be hunted or thier carnivorous nature outstrips the means of the resources around them and they starve, or worse, predate humans. As for the "trophy" aspect of what you ask... every animal taken is a trophy, in more ways than one. First, the meat is a trophy that feeds and sustains us, but you seem to understand that. However, meat doesn't last long and that is the reason we take photos, utilize taxidermy and otherwise "preserve" the memory of the animals we harvest. Those things are reminders of time spent in the outdoors with family and friends connecting with our world on a level that transcends experiences from hiking, camping or photography... in those pursuits one is merely an observer, through hunting we are a part of the intended order, consumers if you will. Man has hunted for eons and it is hunting that has allowed us to reach where we are today. Hunting is more than food, it is participation, story, tradition, heritage and most importantly part of the fabric of the human soul. We do not hunt to kill, we hunt to live and therefore taking home dead animal parts that we simply find would be akin to you visiting a landfill and taking home remnants of other people's lives, there is simply no connection, no story, no meaning. We could continue this conversation in a more personal format if you'd like as I would love to chat more about this with you. If you'd like to DM me I'd gladly engage your discourse. If not, I hope I've helped you understand the why behind hunting. Thanks for your time Harriet.
I hope you are having a great day! Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and to ask a heart felt question! I want to address the thought of a species going to extinction, if you take a hard look at how we as hunters in North America have managed big game herds and predators for that matter it is very evident that we have a long history of success bringing animals back from the brink of extinction, not the other way around. Hunters through various taxes contribute more money to conservation simply by purchasing products that we use for hunting, and that doesn't even start to head towards what we contribute to non-profits and tag sales that directly fund management. I hope that answers some of your concern and please take a look at this graphic that the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation put together: facebook.com/RMEF1/videos/1190566857780057/
For me, hunting is an mix of many experiences: mixed skills, physical agility, self sufficient food gathering, time outdoors away from civilization. Contrary to what many may think, hunting demands skills and physical fitness: it need not be excessive, but most folks must be versed in using compass/map/GPS tools, as well as being physically fit to stalk animals over appreciable distances. This aspect appeals to those with interests in fitness. I guess summarizing for me? Its like cross country running from school days on steroids, with scout camp thrown in for good measure, with the same joy I get from growing tomatoes in my garden; when I kill a deer and have pounds of fresh, organic meat to share with my family.
@@toddhelms5241 Just want to commend you on taking time for the thoughtful write-up. This is the right way to engage, and an example on how we should all approach subjects with contention. Thank you!
I absolutely love mine. Mine will easily range poor quality non-reflective targets to 1200-1400yds. I have even ranged a silo by a farm (in ELR Mode) at 4154 yds. This rangefinder definitely lives up to its' name.
Thanks for sharing your experience 👊
I can trust your review not only because I love Vortex, but because you are testing it in exactly the same conditions I would be using it in... literally... I'm next door in Cody.
Howdy neighbor 👍 Thanks for watching
I just bought mine today!
Just ordered one up. Thanks!
Glad you found the review helpful!
How is this range finder in cold temps. Say -15 to -30C?? 🇨🇦
So what's your pick between this and the sig Kilo 5k
How well does it do in the fog? My Nikon rangefinder was absolutely useless in Western Oregon with the slightest bit of moisture in the air.
every range finder is useless in the fog. the laser beams get interfered with regardless of make. however better range finders will do a better job in bad conditions. my leica is pretty darn good here in British Columbia and we get our fair share of fog and rain!
What distance number goes into the kestral? Straight line or the other one? Thanjs
"Lets be honest, you are not going to take a 4000 yard shot"
MK22: Hold my beer
Would have been nice to know if that tripod adapter came with the product or if it is a separate purchase
Not included
Would have been nice to do 2 seconds of research
@@joncampo1627 A full review video should mention such details
7:22 lol, never pull it out when it gets damp.
How far can you range consistently without the necessity of a tripod?
This is different for everyone and depends largely upon how effectively you can eliminate human error... ie, get a rest of some sort! My skills run out after about a 1000 yards, long before the rangefinder does.
1200 yards was the furthest I've accurately measured off hand and it took me a couple trys.
Where can I find that mount the rangerfinder is attached to?
You should be able to find it at vortexoptics.com
months later is this still the best one to get?
Hey PJ, Scott here. I would have no problem recommending this range finder.
Eastmans' Hunting Journals Have you put it up against anything new?
Nice rangefinder and great review. How is the beam divergence compared with other rangefinders in this price range?
Not sure what you mean by beam divergence Robert?
@@toddhelms5241 when you hold a flashlight to a wall the light beam will be close to the same size as the light at an inch or so. Now back out to ten feet and the same image is much bigger. The same thing occurs with a rangefinder.
@@roberthartley4298 Ah, understood. From our experiences in the field the Ranger HD 4000, actual beam divergence isn't advertised, competes with and in some cases surpasses the rest of its price range class. We did have the best results at extended ranges by making sure the unit was in Extended Lazer Range and on a tripod... as for being able to calibrate and adjust the reticle with/for the beam divergence we weren't able to. If you are looking for more specifics please contact Vortex Phone: 800-426-0048
Legal and ethical hunting does not need to be defended, it is the absolute best way to assure clean, healthy red meat in our diet. It's a needed wildlife management tool and it's a part of our DNA.
I couldn't begin to explain all the reasons that hunters hunt, they're different for everyone and the reasons seem to change over the years. Being proud of a successful hunt and wanting to preserve the memories is why I choose to mount antlers and hides. I certainly respect those who choose not to hunt, though I don't entirely understand it.
.1x 2 mils
The 5000 binos are .1 x 1.6 mils.
These have the skinniest beam on the market without spending 10k
"review" c'mon not even one negative point.
and it ain't like there are no negative aspects with this impressive rangefinder, you can bet there are.
we are in a price segment where aspects like stabilization could be very handy, particularly with such distances and you don't say anything about what distances you obtain on the 4km setting, nothing about what max distances you could obtain here under ideal circumstances and on a huge tripod.. why not ?? is it because you could not get anything that would paint a positive picture and then its better to not say it..?
Perhaps, and then it ain't an honest review, but backbone bending shill-advertising camouflaged as a "review" and the way you keep saying the full name, like 50 times in this video, certainly, shows were your focus are.. promotion, promotion, promotion, did you even purchase it?? certainly dont look like it is your viuewers purse you have in mind and something that IMO should take center, when you title it as a "review".
and at no point you relate to alternatives and how it stacks up to the market
did you even purchase this unit? or is it a freebie for a promotion and a shill-approach we often see on TH-cam even though youtube has guidelines about disclosure, hence advertising. and the balance of "reviews"
but maybe I'm being to harsh here, but I'm fed up with promotion videos on youtube camouflaged as honest # reviews" and where people give the impression that they are just an average consumer with their own purse when it is the last thing they are.
but sure the aspect of backbone bending does vary across the globe and the transparency I prefer and are custom to here in Denmark.
www.transparency.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MapindexNZ-1024x973.jpg
This vortex 4000 is an outstanding impressive rangefinder, but your so-called "review" here, are not doing it any favors, quite the contrary... it sadly told me nothing.
Here's the HD 4000 ranging at 4222 yards in full daylight... th-cam.com/video/tFSuM_Bi9bc/w-d-xo.html
This ain't a review, it's an explanation on how it works.
Sorry, but we do take 4000 yard targets.
can someone explain the appeal of hunting to me? i just don't get it; hunters gush about how beautiful an animal it is only to kill it & pose with the corpse. if you respected an animal surely you'd want to preserve it so that it can thrive and be admired for years to come. don't get me wrong i get hunting for food & supplies, but for fun? i just don't understand it.
why not collect skulls or antlers? i'm sure you could find plenty of already dead animals & shed antlers. that way you can still have a trophy without pushing whole species to extinction.
Harriet, thanks for taking time to write a comment and for asking some pointed questions.
To explain the appeal of hunting let me first clear up some misunderstandings you seem to have. First, hunters do not "push whole species to extinction." Quite the opposite in fact... The North American Model of Conservation is the single most effective way we have of not only preserving wildlife but bringing species in trouble out from under the shadow of extinction. You see hunters willingly pay excise taxes on hunting and shooting equipment, so do fishermen and shooters. That money, along with fees from hunting licenses funds virtually all wildlife and wildlife habitat restoration projects, population surveys, biological studies, wildlife education programs... the list is enormous! This is all done under what is called the Pittman Robertson Act, do yourself a favor and look this up, fact check. Non-hunting outdoor recreationists, hikers, campers, photographers, backpackers, etc. do nothing to contribute to the conservation of wildlife through funding of programs as there are no "fees" or taxes on their equipment or licenses for their pastime.
Outside of North America, Africa for example, hunting not only provides food but the money from hunting pays for schools, healthcare, infrastructure, you name it and has the added benefit of placing value on animals that would otherwise strictly be seen as competition by the local peoples and therefore oftentimes eradicated. When a single elephant or lion or buffalo brings tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars, to a group of very poor folks those same folks will have a tendency to want to preserve the rest of those animals for future windfalls as well. It's a case of harvesting a single animal to benefit the species as a whole.
Back to North America... did you know that many species here have been saved from extinction by the efforts and dollars of hunters? Wild Turkeys, Elk, Whitetail Deer, Pronghorns... the list is long Harriet and I'm not even talking about the work conservation organizations such as Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation or Ducks Unlimited do and have done to restore habitat that benefits all wild creatures. That is hunter funded conservation... we care about animals enough to truly help them get what they need to thrive. This includes the management of predatory animals... cats, wolves and bears all must needs be hunted or thier carnivorous nature outstrips the means of the resources around them and they starve, or worse, predate humans.
As for the "trophy" aspect of what you ask... every animal taken is a trophy, in more ways than one. First, the meat is a trophy that feeds and sustains us, but you seem to understand that. However, meat doesn't last long and that is the reason we take photos, utilize taxidermy and otherwise "preserve" the memory of the animals we harvest. Those things are reminders of time spent in the outdoors with family and friends connecting with our world on a level that transcends experiences from hiking, camping or photography... in those pursuits one is merely an observer, through hunting we are a part of the intended order, consumers if you will. Man has hunted for eons and it is hunting that has allowed us to reach where we are today. Hunting is more than food, it is participation, story, tradition, heritage and most importantly part of the fabric of the human soul.
We do not hunt to kill, we hunt to live and therefore taking home dead animal parts that we simply find would be akin to you visiting a landfill and taking home remnants of other people's lives, there is simply no connection, no story, no meaning.
We could continue this conversation in a more personal format if you'd like as I would love to chat more about this with you. If you'd like to DM me I'd gladly engage your discourse. If not, I hope I've helped you understand the why behind hunting. Thanks for your time Harriet.
I hope you are having a great day! Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and to ask a heart felt question! I want to address the thought of a species going to extinction, if you take a hard look at how we as hunters in North America have managed big game herds and predators for that matter it is very evident that we have a long history of success bringing animals back from the brink of extinction, not the other way around. Hunters through various taxes contribute more money to conservation simply by purchasing products that we use for hunting, and that doesn't even start to head towards what we contribute to non-profits and tag sales that directly fund management.
I hope that answers some of your concern and please take a look at this graphic that the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation put together: facebook.com/RMEF1/videos/1190566857780057/
Hi Harriet,
Everyone hunts for a different reason. You can check out this thread here (forum.eastmans.com/showthread.php/20017-Why-do-you-hunt)
For me, hunting is an mix of many experiences: mixed skills, physical agility, self sufficient food gathering, time outdoors away from civilization. Contrary to what many may think, hunting demands skills and physical fitness: it need not be excessive, but most folks must be versed in using compass/map/GPS tools, as well as being physically fit to stalk animals over appreciable distances. This aspect appeals to those with interests in fitness. I guess summarizing for me? Its like cross country running from school days on steroids, with scout camp thrown in for good measure, with the same joy I get from growing tomatoes in my garden; when I kill a deer and have pounds of fresh, organic meat to share with my family.
@@toddhelms5241 Just want to commend you on taking time for the thoughtful write-up. This is the right way to engage, and an example on how we should all approach subjects with contention. Thank you!