Legens is an apt description... | Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC Bow and Rifle Modes Laser Rangefinder, Black

compact and accurate | Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC Bow and Rifle Modes Laser Rangefinder, Black

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	• Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC Bow and Rifle Modes Laser Rangefinder, Black Bushnell Bushnell, 2009 average customer review:based on 10 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Busnell Legend 1200 ARC

I have only had this for a couple days but was very impressed with how easy it was to learn. Hunting is right around the corner and I hunt some steep canyons and think it will be a great asset. I have had no problems at all and like it quality and workmanship.

Legens is an apt description...

I have been using a very old Bushnell laser rangefinder for years. You may remember the big binocular style single eyepeice model. Despite its age and years of use, this old Bushnell still gives reliable accurate service. That dependability and longevity weighed significantly on my choice to buy a Bushnell product. As with any major purchase, I tend to do a great deal of research before making a decision. The prime contender was the comparably equipped Leupold model. While the features are roughly equivalent, I had to give the edge to the Bushnell model on a couple of areas.

First, the ballistic ranges on the Bushnell seem more useful. More importantly, was the Bushnell's ease of operation. While a user can become proficient with almost any equipment with practice, the Bushnell's operation and menu's are more intuitive. Last but not least is a $100 plus difference in price.

The unit arrived in pristine condition and was up and running in minutes. Field testing put the unit through it's various modes with ease. I am struck with the usefull features, clarity of optics and ease of use in such a small package. One great feature is the case with the magnetic closure. With the included lanyard attached the unit is easily and silently withdrawn and put into use, then returned just as quickly.

Target aquisition is fast and accurate even at extended ranges and the ARC system is really usefull in the often steep mountainous terrain here in Arizona.

The ability to select between the ballistic ranges is a great feature. As I handload for all my calibers it requires some field testing at range to determine the most correct setting for each load, but once this is done accurate ARC ranging is quick and accurate.

If this unit provides the same longevity and service as my old one, and based on the apparent quality I expect it will, then the "Legend" name will be well deserved. This may well be the last rangefinder I will ever need.

As an aside, I have found this unit to perform well on the golf course, and as a Civil Designer I have used this unit on mine sites to estimate slope angles and lengths.

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compact and accurate

I bought it for measuring distances to targets at outdoor shooting ranges. It's very accurate and more compact than the online photos suggest. It fits in the palm of your hand.

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Nice features & performs very well

I tried a number of target types, reflectivity, etc., and found that it outperformed by brother in law's Leica that often had trouble with certain types of targets. I have been able to range people at 670 yards so far, and rocks out to 1,000 yards (not reflective, but lava rocks). I have done a lot of cross-checking with other target types nearby difficult objects, and the unit appears to be very repeatable and stable. I can also range a 2-inch diameter pipe at 150 yards. Anyone that has used a rangefinder should know that narrow or small targets are notoriously hard to range with any repeatability.

The silent operation of the buttons, and the unit while ranging are impressive and important features, as well. Great for bow hunting, rifle, and field training. Take the time to read the manual, and operate the unit for an hour or so until you learn how to use all of the features.

I have what appears to be an internal smudge on the optics that looks like a 'floater' in your eye. Otherwise, the optics are adequate for the job it needs to do. Overall I am very satisfied, although I may send back for a replacement due to the 'floater'/smudge or whatever defect it is.

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lightweight, easy to use, accurate, well made, fast and even better than advertised, I am really going to use this product in hunting, also a very low price compared to other sellers

In ranging distance and ballistic capability, no unit on the market packs this much power in such a handy, easy to use package. Engineered with a compact, vertical configuration, the new Legend 1200 ARC delivers instant distance readings to 1,200 yards, while calculating a true"shoots-like" distance based on terrain angle using Angle Range Compensation technology. In Rifle Mode, it tells you where to hold. Bow Mode eliminates guesswork with true horizontal distance from 5-99 yards. That's right, the same function that requires two units from other manufacturers is right here in your fingertips. And weather is never an issue thanks to fully waterproof construction and new Rainguard HD anti-fog technologh. Pick it up and you'll see: this is one small unit destined to make a huge impact in 2009. Carrying case, battery and neck strap included.

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