Which Range Finder? Bushnell Fusion or Swarovski

[MitchInOR]

I'm moving my targets out to 1300 yards and would like to range reliably out to around 1500. So it's time to upgrade the Leica Scan.
I have read some good reviews on the Bushnell lately and am leaning in that direction, but the Guide has been a favorite for a while.
Any opinions from users of either on using at this distance on natural objects would be much appreciated.

 

[vman]

Re: Which Range Finder? Bushnell Fusion or Swarovski

Hey mate.

I have the Bushnell Fusion binos. Purchased them from Scott at Liberty Optics whilst i was on holiday in the US.

I think they are great, and have ranged out to 1700 yards with them.

My only beef with them is that they cannot be mounted on a tripod. So if your ranging long distance you might want to lean against a tree or rest the binos on something solid whilst you range... it will make life easier.

For the price they are shit hot.

A lot of people complain about a bluish tinge to the glass... I say meh to that. For the price i paid, and what im getting for it, i cant complain.

 

[Timo Turl]

Re: Which Range Finder? Bushnell Fusion or Swarovski

agree on the Fusion and Scott. both top notch

 

[MitchInOR]

Re: Which Range Finder? Bushnell Fusion or Swarovski

Ah, I see there is almost identical topics going here. I can buy the Fusion local for $800 and if I don't like can return.
The Swaro's have been a long time favorite and look to be more compact. Just curious how they compare.

 

[Mustafa]

Re: Which Range Finder? Bushnell Fusion or Swarovski

The glass is better on the Swaro and it is a lot more compact. As a side note, I've got one for sale in the optics section... ^_^

 

[96C]

Re: Which Range Finder? Bushnell Fusion or Swarovski

I've had two bushnell's a yardage pro 600 from memory and an Elite 1500 ARC. They both broke so I got a Swaro Laser Guide and it's good to go.

Much more powerful CONSISTANTLY than the 1500ARC in field conditions. Tripod mountable. Comes with a plastic belt cradle. Small with rounded edges. Two issues, the button is huge and fairly stiff making it fairly easy to lase off at a long distance target and the reticle is an enormous stupid red donut that covers a couple meters when you get out there.

BUY ONCE PROPERLY.

 

[Trevor300wsm]

Re: Which Range Finder? Bushnell Fusion or Swarovski

I have the Fusions, they are my first set of LRF/Bino combo and I like them. I have ranged out to 1000 with them (on steel) and they work very well. I have ranged deer with them out to 685 and they worked well. I have not got to use them much in the field, but so far they have worked perfectly. I did not buy them so much for glass quality as I did a good LRF, the Bino's are just a added plus to the package. No, its not Swaro glass, but dont expect it to be and you wont have any complaints. They work as described and are a good unit for the money.