Range finding binoculars?s

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zr600

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Ok I'm saving up for a pair of range finding binoculars. I currently use a cheap pair of binoculars that come free with a scope and a Leupold 1000 range finder. I would like some binocs with great glass and a really good range finder. I want to be able to range coyotes out to 600 yards prairie dog mounds. Now I have looked through the newer leicas and the swarski sell range they were great but sticker price wow. How are the bushnell fusion 1 mile vs these range finder wise and glass wise? If it matters I'm looking at the 10 power ones. Any help would be great.
 
The bushnell fusion always get good reviews and in testing they have been near the top also.
2 pals use them another the leica and they are as fast, range differences run close or the same.
The glass will be better in the top shelf stuff though.
 
I have both the Zeiss Victory and a pair of Leica Geovid 8X42. Both are top notch. Don't know about the Swaro binos.
 
Ok I have it narrowed done to lieca or bushnell fusion but do the bushnell give you temperature and barometer pressure? Does the barometer pressure and temperature help that much for ranging?
 
I also have a Sig Kilo just for their portability. The aiming aperture is huge and the beam isn't in the center of the aperture, but they are a good buy for the money. Range is only one part of coming up with a firing solution at long distances.
 
Been using the Bushnell Fusions for five years now (bow and rifle hunting) and wouldn't go afield without them! My eyes aren't good enough to spend an extra grand or two for the European stuff.
 
I don't quite "get" rangefinding binoculars. I've had a Kahles bino and a Bushnell rangefinder as a pair since 2004. The binos are still going strong and will be for years or decades. The rangefinder? Yeah it works, mostly, but it seems quite outdated. I know, it's not "top of the line," but I still see an issue.

Call me old-fashioned, but I'm not ready to combine a great or even good bino, with glass that could still be entirely functional when my grandson gets it in 3-4 decades, to electronics that are likely to be outdated in a matter of years. What am I missing?
 
It's a speed thing once u spot what ever game your hunting u can range it find it in the rifle scope and make a shot. It takes out a step. And one less thing to carry less movement.
 
I borrowed a pair if Leica Geovids (10x42) from a buddy and I'm glad I did! Used them for similar purposes... Calling coyotes! You maybe fine but I had a heck of a time holding them still enough for ranging anything over 300-400yds! Probably just me but I went with the Leica 1600b and plan to purchase a pair of swaro el's...
 


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