21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product., Mar 26 2010
By J. Paiz - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bushnell 204100 Legend 1200 ARC Bow and Rifle Modes Laser Rangefinder, Black (Sports)
Works as advertised, but watch pricing on this baby. I compulsively watched it for 3 months. It's been as high as $369 and as low as $228 (3/26/10). Make sure you don't impulse buy. I purchased at $253 on 3/17/10. Oh well....
I would recommend this product to anyone.
UPDATE: $230--4/2/10. (Guess I get bored at work. LOL)
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
complicated but worth it, Dec 15 2009
By George Kibby - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bushnell 204100 Legend 1200 ARC Bow and Rifle Modes Laser Rangefinder, Black (Sports)
This comes with a DVD to help set it up. You can custom fit it to just about any weapon. I use a muzzle loader and it has given me perfect information. It's ability to look through bare branches and to pick a single target are great features because in a blind your movements are very limited. I was able to pre-screen my shooting area and pick out minor landmarks to have distances at the ready in case a fast moving deer moved through my area. It worked, as I was able to properly lead a fast moving buck and bring him right down. I also use it for golf. It is very powerful and very accurate.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Legens is an apt description..., May 6 2010
By Tony L. Ottinger - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bushnell 204100 Legend 1200 ARC Bow and Rifle Modes Laser Rangefinder, Black (Sports)
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.