Rangefinding binos and scopes

[willidru]

Looking to replace my nikon riflehunter 1000. Thinking of going with either rangefinding binos or if there are good scope (not a big fan of the Burris Eliminator).

For binos, having 1 less item to deal with would be nice, but this is my concern. The 10 x 42 Swaro EL vs Swaro EL Range is like a $600 - $800 difference. The Swaro 10 x 42 would end up being hopefully the last set of binos I buy. My concern with going with a set that has the rangefinding ability is that will technolgy surpass in a year or two and they be out dated for the rangefinding capability?

Do you get better products if you buy seperately or is it worth it to combine?

[JMP]

For binos, having 1 less item to deal with would be nice, but this is my concern. The 10 x 42 Swaro EL vs Swaro EL Range is like a $600 - $800 difference. The Swaro 10 x 42 would end up being hopefully the last set of binos I buy. My concern with going with a set that has the rangefinding ability is that will technolgy surpass in a year or two and they be out dated for the rangefinding capability?

You pay a lot of money to get the rangefinder in the binos. As far as ranging technology, I think you are safe for the time being. The very best technology were the Vectronix units, but they have discontinued most of their basic PLRFs and there is no longer much in the civilian supply chain.

[ExtremeX]

Generally speaking I rather have separates than a combination device... but I have never owned one from someone like Swaro so chances are its probably going to be pretty nice. I would expect good quality from them and I would expect performance to be what it says on paper.

+1 on the Vectronix units if you are an ELR enthusiast... really some next level hardware right there. Amazing beam divergence.

As a separates comparison...
I am currently running the Bushnell Tactical Elite 1-Mile ARC and it has been working out really well for the 1k and less distance. I only have a 308 and 243 so it works very well inside its effective range. Huge upgrade from my old unit.

https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Tactical-202421-1-Mile-Rangefinder/dp/B00IID3PC6

For the $200 difference... I would spend it if you wanted those 10x42 EL binos anyways. A respectable LRF unit worth owning is going to set you back at least $400-500 if you want separates.

[anonymous308]

I am currently running the Bushnell Tactical Elite 1-Mile ARC and it has been working out really well for the 1k and less distance.

Same one I use. I can get readings out to about 1200 but not much further.

Its a nice unit and fit my price point at the time I bought it.

[Whiterabbit]

Anyone ever use the Bushnell combo unit?

https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Fusion-Binocular-Rangefinder-Display/dp/B00CBZU5QG/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1483670712&sr=1-4&keywords=bushnell%2Brange%2Bbinoculars&th=1&psc=1

At $1000, the price tag is attractive compared to separates at $500 each.

Anyone with experience? I was thinking the 10-42.

[OpticsPlanet]

I have never been a big fan of "2 in 1" products, too often they disappoint

While on a coyote hunt in North Dakota, my guide was using a Burris Eliminator and I did appreciate being able to range and compensate my shot all without coming off the scope.

But mountable rangefinders are becoming more common and affordable so I am not in a rush to get a laser rangefinder riflescope, let alone a laser rangefinder binocular.

But YMMV and Vortex is coming out with a LRF Bino for 2017 (Vortex Fury) so clearly there is demand for the product.

-Matt S.

[Whiterabbit]

So you think I would be less dissappointed (or more specifically, own better products) if I were to buy a $400 LRF and $600 bino than a $1000-1200 combo from Bushnell or Vortex?

Vortex makes a $450 LRF, leaving me $600 to spend on binoculars if I wanted to go separate. There's also the ARC above which looks nice.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-r...nger-1500.html

600 is the price for the Viper HD binoculars which Vortex claims is what is in that $1300 Vortex Fury (with respect to glass). Any experience with price to glass value of the Viper HD?

Viper HD + Bushnell ARC = $1000 which may provide more value than the Fury or Bushnel combo unit.