RANGEFINDERS: Bushnell v.s. Leupold

[NWS Alpine]

[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1301347828' post='3097067']
I thought Leupold had models that had slope with one face, and met usga regulations with another.
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They are still illegal regardless if you can disable it completely or not. Bad rule but so is not being able to use range finders in all events.

[Caveman281]

Can someone please comment on the battery lifespand of the Bushnell V2, 1600, and the Leupold Gx-1 and Gx-2??? THANKS.

[Ripken08]

[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1301347828' post='3097067']
I thought Leupold had models that had slope with one face, and met usga regulations with another.
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THat is the GX-4 with interchangable plates and it IS NOT LEGAL anyway. Only legal ones are GX-1 and GX-3.

[sactown_golfer]

Not to add a variable, but people should really take a look at the Callaway/Nikon iQ laser too...

[tummons123]

I have the Bushnell 1600. I would never play golf without it again. Fantastic product.

[Jay4]

[quote name='NWS Alpine' timestamp='1301338422' post='3096567']<br />[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1301337871' post='3096544']<br />Leupold rangefinders are used by the us military to range targets... i'd say that they must be pretty darn good if it can be trusted in operation in the horrible conditions found in the middle east deserts under fire.  just saying.  also, the Leupold is the official range finder of the professional tour caddies of america... whether that means a hill of beans or not, but it sounds good.<br /><br />anyway, i noticed someone mentioned not to get the ones with the slope calculations, to save the money, and I'm just wondering why that conclusion was made.  i've never used a laser rangefinder for golf, and I would think that feature would be really educational for learning how to club yourself, so I wanted to see what was determined with that.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />I don't think people are getting the non slope version to save money.  When you are spending 400 on a luxury item the extra 100 isn't much.  It's more for the ability to use it for tournament rounds and handicap rounds.  Even if you never use the slop or disable the function it's still not legal. Many people use slope and post handicap scores illegally because they don't know better. If you don't care about that then get the slope version.<br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br />

It is illegal to use in a tournament with the slope option turn off?

[jons1]

apparently that's what people here are saying. i guess the feeling is, it's too easy to "trick" people and be using the slope option. I think the governing bodies need to focus more on the clubs and balls then these range finders. I don't care what the device tells you, you still have to hit the ball. and one further, they should be allowed for use on the pro tours as well, which would greatly speed rounds.

[NWS Alpine]

[quote name='Jay4' timestamp='1301428353' post='3099957']
[quote name='NWS Alpine' timestamp='1301338422' post='3096567']<br />[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1301337871' post='3096544']<br />Leupold rangefinders are used by the us military to range targets... i'd say that they must be pretty darn good if it can be trusted in operation in the horrible conditions found in the middle east deserts under fire. just saying. also, the Leupold is the official range finder of the professional tour caddies of america... whether that means a hill of beans or not, but it sounds good.<br /><br />anyway, i noticed someone mentioned not to get the ones with the slope calculations, to save the money, and I'm just wondering why that conclusion was made. i've never used a laser rangefinder for golf, and I would think that feature would be really educational for learning how to club yourself, so I wanted to see what was determined with that.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />I don't think people are getting the non slope version to save money. When you are spending 400 on a luxury item the extra 100 isn't much. It's more for the ability to use it for tournament rounds and handicap rounds. Even if you never use the slop or disable the function it's still not legal. Many people use slope and post handicap scores illegally because they don't know better. If you don't care about that then get the slope version.<br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br />

It is illegal to use in a tournament with the slope option turn off?
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Yes with the current rule the way it is the device is illegal. Leupold will even tell you that. If any device has the capability regardless if it is turned off or physically disabled it is not allowed.

[bigmacmdm]

I've always had a bushnell and have never had any problems with them. Currently have the former 1500 and still works great.

[racerken]

just started using the gx-2 this season and i think for someone who doesnt care about playing tourneys the slope function is a huge plus.

[jons1]

i think it's more then tournaments, i think it's usga handicaps as well.

[JackpotScotty]

Bushnell all the way. Ive been using mine for a year, switched from skycaddie and i love it!

[Borbor]

Just bought a leupold.

And I'm a v2 owner as well.

Hands down, leupold dominates in terms of optics. That's not even a debate. It's built more rugged as well, so that's another big plus.

Could not believe how much better the view looked compared to the bushnell.

[jons1]

did you get the slope version. i'm thinking that might be interesting to use just to demonstrate to myself what slope can do to distances.

[Borbor]

I did indeed.

[Hateto3Putt]

[quote name='Borbor' timestamp='1302638937' post='3147115']
Just bought a leupold.

And I'm a v2 owner as well.

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Why did you buy two?

[Borbor]

V2 got high-jacked

[swgolfer]

The Leupold with the Slope face that is removeable is NOT USGA legal.

[Pr3cision]

In regards to recent reviews, I would go with a Leupold rang-finder. From what I've heard, they're one of the more technological advanced range-finders available.

[radtech]

[quote name='AzPGAPro' timestamp='1253366219' post='1960202']
Bushnell 1600
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+1 especially when trying to get yardages outside of 225 yards

[jons1]

based on reviews at amazon, it sounds like the overall most applauded is the bushnell 1600. the pin seeker technology is apparently superior making it much easier to shoot flags. it's bad enough you lose all the convenience of quick glance gps, you don't want to be standing there for several minutes trying to zone in on a flag.

[toddnt]

Got my GX-3 today and its way smaller than I expected and the OLED is the Cat's Meow! Theres a reason why the Miltary/Police SWAT use Leupold![quote name='Brendon1215' timestamp='1302718175' post='3150247']
In regards to recent reviews, I would go with a Leupold rang-finder. From what I've heard, they're one of the more technological advanced range-finders available.
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[jons1]

i'm sure the Leupold has superior optics... but... how it is at shooting flags? it's great and all, that military and law enforcement use them, but they aren't shooting golf flags. most of the reviews say without a prism that they are hard to use, and that the pinseeker technology in the bushnells makes them easier to use.

[Ghost_Orchid]

[quote name='toddnt' timestamp='1302829811' post='3154446']
Got my GX-3 today and its way smaller than I expected and the OLED is the Cat's Meow! Theres a reason why the Miltary/Police SWAT use Leupold![quote name='Brendon1215' timestamp='1302718175' post='3150247']
In regards to recent reviews, I would go with a Leupold rang-finder. From what I've heard, they're one of the more technological advanced range-finders available.
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Just got mine today too..from Discount Dans....love it. I too was surprised by how small it was, but it seems very rugged and the red oled was money. I was able to snipe flag from 215yds, didnt' try it from further out. The course i played doens't have prisms on the flag so didn't get to use pinseeker. Can't wait to get out and play some more. I also have a sonocaddie and I just downloaded Swing by Swing for android phone. So far, the Swing by Swing seems better than my sonocaddie...and the swing by swing was free.

[NWS Alpine]

[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1302832920' post='3154624']
i'm sure the Leupold has superior optics... but... how it is at shooting flags? it's great and all, that military and law enforcement use them, but they aren't shooting golf flags. most of the reviews say without a prism that they are hard to use, and that the pinseeker technology in the bushnells makes them easier to use.
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It's the fastest laser I have used (GX-3). It has it's own version of pin-seeker and prism lock. In scan mode you can hit many objects quickly and it constantly updates. I usually hit bunker lips/runoffs after getting the pin distance. I have hit a flag in 2 seconds from 318 yards. I want to try farther.

[Ghost_Orchid]

[quote name='Ghost_Orchid' timestamp='1302833623' post='3154674']
[quote name='toddnt' timestamp='1302829811' post='3154446']
Got my GX-3 today and its way smaller than I expected and the OLED is the Cat's Meow! Theres a reason why the Miltary/Police SWAT use Leupold![quote name='Brendon1215' timestamp='1302718175' post='3150247']
In regards to recent reviews, I would go with a Leupold rang-finder. From what I've heard, they're one of the more technological advanced range-finders available.
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Just got mine today too..from Discount Dans....love it. I too was surprised by how small it was, but it seems very rugged and the red oled was money. I was able to snipe flag from 215yds, didnt' try it from further out. The course i played doens't have prisms on the flag so didn't get to use pinseeker. Can't wait to get out and play some more. I also have a sonocaddie and I just downloaded Swing by Swing for android phone. So far, the Swing by Swing seems better than my sonocaddie...and the swing by swing was free.
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Played using my Gx-3 today, unit is very fast. I was able to snipe a flag at 237 yds. Luckily my hands were steady enough to keep it on the flag. I was also able to pick the flag up quite easily with scan mode from 237yds out. Shooting the flag is a lot easier is the group ahead of you is on the greens. Haven't had a chance to use pin seeker yet.

Very happy with my purchase so far.

[TML]

[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1302832920' post='3154624']
i'm sure the Leupold has superior optics... but... how it is at shooting flags? it's great and all, that military and law enforcement use them, but they aren't shooting golf flags. most of the reviews say without a prism that they are hard to use, and that the pinseeker technology in the bushnells makes them easier to use.
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sounds like you already have a bushnell. If I had a bushnell, I would prob be on here too questioning the leupold.

[volrus]

So for Pinseeker to work you the flags have to have prisms? That's not how the manual reads for the 1600.

[NWS Alpine]

[quote name='volrus' timestamp='1302920306' post='3158149']
So for Pinseeker to work you the flags have to have prisms? That's not how the manual reads for the 1600.
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No you don't need prisms with either bushnel or leupold. The Leupold has prism lock that will beep instantly when you are in scan mode and point it near the flag. It locks on and beeps telling you it has the flag. You can still hit anything with scan mode and it's instant yardage it just doesn't beep and lock on.

[jons1]

[quote name='TML' timestamp='1302919925' post='3158126']
[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1302832920' post='3154624']
i'm sure the Leupold has superior optics... but... how it is at shooting flags? it's great and all, that military and law enforcement use them, but they aren't shooting golf flags. most of the reviews say without a prism that they are hard to use, and that the pinseeker technology in the bushnells makes them easier to use.
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sounds like you already have a bushnell. If I had a bushnell, I would prob be on here too questioning the leupold.
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i don't own a laser range finder