Bushnell 800 for me. I don't think it is made anymore. Very accurate on ranging, but the optics are not spectacular. Mine is about 5 years old and has held up to water and drops very well.

Nikon prostaff 550.

Bushnell legend 1200 ARC.

Any of the typical brands like Bushnell, Nikon, Leupold, etc... are going to be relatively dark when viewing the target. The problem is that the lenses are not as high a quality as their scopes and you are usually viewing at 6-8 times magnification through only about a 15mm objective lens. That makes for a very small exit pupil of light.

I will say that the Bushnell and Leupold range finders are typically a little brighter than the Nikon's.

If you want a range finder that is as clear as a scope then you are going to have to spend some bucks to get a Leica, Swarovski, or Zeiss. These start at about $600 on up.

I have a Tru pulse, and love it.

http://www.ascscientific.com/trupulse.html

EXACTLY!!! I totally agree with everything you said! The Leica LRF has THE best glass you can get in a range finder. In fact, it's often times easier to use it instead of binos for medium range game... excellent optical quality. The red led display is also a must for low light shooting conditions. They are a little cashy initially but well worth it in the long run.

Nikon Prostaff 550

Real hunters don't use them!!!!:biggrin:

I have Leupold

Spudrow from Mo