|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 9,921
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 9,921 |
Are these any good? Anyone here have own or used to own one? I would like to get your thoughts on these.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 16,540
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 16,540 |
Very very good rangefinders. Especially considering their price.
The Chosin Few November to December 1950, Korea.
I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 9,921
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 9,921 |
Are they capable of ranging animals or a target at 1000+ yards? A buddy of mine had a Bushnell (not sure which model it was, but it wasn't a 1500 model) and it wouldn't range a caribou at 300 yards.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,205
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,205 |
Very very good rangefinders. Especially considering their price. +1 You can find these on ebay for less than $200 and their ranging capability is very strong and fast!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 14,525 Likes: 2
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 14,525 Likes: 2 |
+2
I would probably look at the Elite 1600 if I were going to buy a standalone RF today, but for a guy buying one on a budget, the Elite 1500 would be my top choice in the sub-$250 category.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 16,540
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 16,540 |
Are they capable of ranging animals or a target at 1000+ yards? A buddy of mine had a Bushnell (not sure which model it was, but it wasn't a 1500 model) and it wouldn't range a caribou at 300 yards. A target for sure and I've ranged cows at 1000+ but a cow is more reflective than most game animals such as deer or caribou. Very few, if any, rangefinders will range a deer at near maximum rated distance.
The Chosin Few November to December 1950, Korea.
I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 70
Campfire Greenhorn
|
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 70 |
I bought one new off of eBay.
It worked great for about 6 months, then something started rattling around inside and now it only sometimes kinda works.
I never dropped it or banged it around. Dunno why it fell apart.
I returned it to Bushnell hoping they could repair it.
Their only option was to offer to sell me a new 1600 for $413.
I was happy with the performance of the 1500 before it went tits-up.
Could consistently range evergreen foliage to ~800 yds. Ranged a large camper trailer @1132 yds. Cattle maybe 5-600 yds.
Doubt I'll buy another Bushnell. Vortex lifetime warranty sounds kinda good right now.
|
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,627
Posts18,492,920
Members73,977
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
