Rangefinders

KenL · 05-19-2005, 07:51 PM

I am looking to buy a rangefinder in the near future. I do tend to do alot of research before buying. In my research I have been told that Bushnell has been having quality issues, and that I should go with a Nikon. Of course I am looking in the $200.00 to $250.00 range. My question is, Has anyone else heard this? What would you suggest, and last but not least, am I over thinking this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ridge Runner · 05-20-2005, 05:45 AM

The nikons are made by bushnell under contract, I had a bushnell it was ok, but beyond 400 yds I couldn't range anything smaller than a cow, your best bet is the leica 800 or 1200, I have a 1200 and can range a deer almost to the 1000 yd mark on an average day. the swarovski is also a good unit but its around 750-800 bucks. when your buying a lazer anything you get what ya pay for.
RR

coelkhntr · 05-20-2005, 06:02 AM

Go with the Leica 800. It is well worrrth a little more money for the quality that you get IMO. You will not be sorry!

Highpower · 05-20-2005, 06:12 AM

This old horse has been beat to death. I've used a Nikon 800 for years and found it to be a terrific unit and as accurate as they come. It also has extra features you might find useful such as a discriminator for use in rain or snow. You're not likely to find a leica in your price range and you don't need to spend that kind of money to buy quality. Go with the Nikon. This is the first I've heard Bushnell is making products for Nikon. Not saying it's not true, but I'm really surprized when Nikon has such an extensive line of products.

rick_reno · 05-20-2005, 07:58 AM

Did you try a search? This topic has been discussed - I believe the consenus in the last one was the Leica was the best. I had one and wouldn't argue with that.

dano59 · 06-04-2005, 06:08 AM

leica may be the best but if you can find one for $250 let me know i will buy 5000 of them.

rick_reno · 06-04-2005, 08:01 AM

Look for a used one, they're around.

HuntElk4Fun · 06-04-2005, 12:00 PM

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ORIGINAL: Highpower
This is the first I've heard Bushnell is making products for Nikon. Not saying it's not true, but I'm really surprized when Nikon has such an extensive line of products.

I'm in the same boat. I have never heard of this either and we are business partners with Bushnell!

stubblejumper · 06-04-2005, 12:18 PM

I used to own a bushnell 800.I compared it to the nikon 800 and they appeared to be identical.It doesn't prove that both were made by the same company,but it sure is suspicious.