Rangefinder questions
 

I am looking to buy a long range range finder? I am looking at the Nikon 1200 and the Bushnell elite 1500. Does anyone have any input on these two units. What are the max ranges for nonflective targets on both units. Tell me what you like or don't like if you own either units.

RE: Rangefinder questions
 

The numbers are usually the range for non-reflective targets. I went to Nikon and pulled these specs for you and it confirmed that it is 1200 yards. I use Nikon for my rangefinder, which is the 400. I don't need more than that for bowhunting. I also use the Monarch 10x42 ATB binocs and I have 2 different Monarch scopes for my .270 and my TC Encore. As you can see, I am a big Nikon fan. I pulled the specs for the Bushnell as well for you.

Here is the link as well as the specs.
http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/product.php?group=16&subgroup=13&product=7 487





Focusing System (Diopter): +/- 4



Magnification x: 7



Objective Diameter (mm): 25



Angular Field of view (Real): 5



Angular Field of view (Apparent): 35



FOV @ 1000 yds. (ft.): 262



Close Ranging Distance (yds.): 11



Exit Pupil (mm): 3.6



Relative Brightness: 12.9



Eye Relief (mm): 18.6



Size (L&W) Inches: 5.7x3.2



Size (L&W) MM: 145x82



Weight (oz): 9.8


Bushnell Information...
http://www.bushnell.com/products/rangefinder/specs/20-5100.cfm









7 x 26mm

20-5100







MODEL
RANGE
(yards)
MAGNIFICATION
X OBJ LENS
FIELD-OF-VIEW
ft@1000yds
EYE RELIEF
SIZE
(in / mm)
WEIGHT
(oz/g)

20-5100
5-1500
7 x 26
340
19mm
1.7 x 5.1 x 3.7
43 x 129 x 94
11.8/ 334











BATTERY
TYPE





RANGING PERFORMANCE (yards)

CASE
SCAN
BULLSEYE™
BRUSH™
RFLCTV.
TREE
DEER
FLAG
ACCURACY

9 Volt
Carrying
Case
Yes
Yes
Yes
1500
1000
500
400
+/- 1