My 2 cents, based on having played with the Leica 1600 CRF (which a few years ago as not living up to their reputation, and I know they have a new model now), the Swovorski LRF, and the Bushnell 1600 ARC (which is probably still a best buy, but getting old).
I ended up with a Vextronix Terrapin and haven't looked back.
-GB
Original review....
Ok,
This is the Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC MONOCULAR range finder, not the FUSION binocs. I say this, because many people confuse the two.
This range finder works perfectly to 1600 yards without issue. I have not been able to get it to range past 1600 yards, so I wonder if it's software limited.
The primary difference between this unit and it's closest top-of-the-line competitor, the Leica 1600 Rangemester CRF is that this unit actually works and is 1/2 the price.
The glass on the Bushnell is not as nice and the Leica or the Swavorski LRF units.
However, Leica has a large number of 1600 units that don't actually work (range) properly, and the Swavorski, which better at ranging 2000 yard distances, does not have ANY of the fetured of this unit.
So, unless you NEED superior glass, as opposed to good glass, and you want to spend time and money looking for a working Leica unit, then this is the unit for you.
I'm not trilled that it's not made in Japan like the Fusion Binocs; it's made in China. However, it does tell you the angle you are shooting from, gives you an accurate distance to the target (I've compared ranging information to Google Earth), and has target, brush, and standard modes.
It works, and it's the only really great Bushnell option out there.
One note: According to Bushnell typical turn around on repair of one of these units is at least 4 weeks. However, all of the ELITE units are warrantied for life.
One advantage this unit has is that it uses a CR123a battery, as opposed to a CR2. So batteries can be found everywhere.
Recharible CR123 batteries are NOT an option for this unit.