Leica Camera AG Rangefinder 1600-B

These are the same coatings used on Leica’s top notch optics such as the Ultravid HD binoculars. These coatings flat out work, and make it easy to find a target for ranging in any conditions you can shoot in. They’ve also proven to be durable and easy to clean. It has 7x magnification.

It’s powered by a single CR2 lithium battery. The battery cover is easy to remove, and can be done without special tools if necessary. Leica claims 2000 measurements on a battery, depending on temperature. I think that’s probably accurate. I’ve only had to replace the battery once. The display started flashing, letting me know I was down to 100 measurements left. I carry a spare, but I typically replace the battery twice a year as maintenance. The forced replacement came just before a scheduled one, during a busy summer of scope testing. I would rate battery life as excellent.

The Leica 1600-B is truly a compact rangefinder. It weighs 6.5 ounces and measures approximately 4-1/8” x 2-7/8” x 1-1/4”. It comes with a padded nylon case.