Which one, Nikon or Bushnell Yardage Pro Legend? The Bushnell is waterproof, but does it have the quality of a Nikon. The Nikon is water-resistant, but can it hold up in harsh conditions (Snow or Rain). Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and good hunting!!!
jt

I JUST BOUGHT A BUSHNELL YARDAGE PRO SCOUT.GOT ONE ON SELL AT CABELAS.WAITING ON NEXT HUNTING SEASON TO TRY IT OUT.IT WORKS GREAT JUST USING IT IN THE YARD.I TALKED TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRIED NIKON AND BUSHNELL.THEY SAID BUSHNELL WAS THE BEST!

Ive used the original Bushnell laser rangefinder for about the last 5 years. It has served me well. However, this year it died. I sent it back in for a repair estimate as it was long since out of warranty. I was pleasantly surprised at the charge... $43.00. I'd say that's a pretty good deal, and the Bushnell folks were very good to deal with. I'd say that you would be ok with either, but the Bushnell has been good for me.

Got the Bushnell scout this year myself and like it so far,haven't used it for hunting yet since I got my buck the weekend before I got the range finder but think it will work fine. I like to get in my stand then look around and get my yrds before I have to take the shot. With contacts I have a little trouble judging the distance in these later years and this helps a lot. I have had a cheaper one for a couple years and it worked okay so when I got this one I gave the other one to my son to use.Practice Practice and Be SAFE<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Don't get me wrong guys, but I've read a lot of your posts on different subjects over a period of time and I've noticed that rarely do any of you who hunt out of tree stands take shots at deer over 30yds, most shots are 25 or under, so why do you need range finders? Just curious.

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Check out this link , this is a great rangefinder for treestand hunting I think nikon is selling them allso
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We all have different oppinions , if we did'nt the world would be a BORING place

I have the Nikon 400. Perfect size for bow hunting or any hunting for that matter. Very accurate and measures at half yard increments at ranges &lt;100 yards, not a really usefull feature just thought I' d mention it. I used it all last season in rain and snow. I didnt baby it but I didnt drag it behind me either and it worked perfectly. I thought it was a better buy than the Scout given what features it had.

Cargo

I don' t have it yet but I will be getting the nikon this winter. Great thread and very useful.


Brian

I received the Bushnell Legend as a gift from my wife this past December and absolutely love it. I kept puting off getting one of the less expensive models because living here in western Washington I needed one that was waterproof. It is very compact and works easily with one hand. The only negative I have noticed is that it doesn' t pick up much light and gets a little more difficult to see through towards the end of legal shooting.

The next rangefinder I plan on getting is the bushnell scout. Compact, great quality and backed by a good name. I' m not using the rangefinder for clarity, so if it is a little less clear than the nikon, I' m not worried about it. So far I have been more than pleased with my bushnell yardage pro 600, but I really like the compact scout.