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    Is there anyone who can help me find a good deal on either a Bushnell Yardage Pro "Legend" rangefinder or a Nikon Team Realtree Laser 800 Rangefinder.
    I need the waterproof ones for the climate here, not the water-resistant ones, as found in the other models by the same companies.

    I can get a Bushnell Yardage Pro Legend here, but the price is outrageous at $499.00 plus tax

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    No experience with that Nikon, but I do have a Nikon Team Realtree Laser400. I liked it a lot better than my Bushnell. I love my Nikon optics.

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    Default Re: Rangefinders

    The laser 400 isn't waterproof, is it Matt ?
    I think it just says water resistant.

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    Oh great now you got me worried about mine.
    I hunted with it during a hard rain and I am not sure if it was "proof" or "resistant"...
    Thanks Buckee....!!!

    Sorry about the high prices too, I do not have any sources for anything cheaper.
    Good Luck.

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    Yep, it is just "water resistant." It'll be hard to find a 400 now though. It hasn't fogged up on my at all yet though, and thats through rain, sleet, snow and 0 degree temps. I would certainly suggest one with a red display, like the 400 or 800 (I think the 800, I'm not sure).

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    Default Re: Rangefinders

    Nikon's Laser 400 is water resistant, not proof. Their new one, a 600 I think is really awesome. Super accurate, can read off a very small target, and it's water proof. Check them out.

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    Thanks John...I think I found the best price through those links...thanks again.

    Pretty pricey, but I want a good one. ...gotta pay the toll to the troll if you want good equipment, eh

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    Default Re: Rangefinders

    If you want a Nikon in an affordable waterproof version, the 600 is a great one. But, the 800 is just a little better. It may, however, cause some jelousy on my part.

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    I just ordered the 800. I really do need a floatable, waterproof system for this climate.... I learned a long time ago that "water-resistant" and "water-proof" are not the same thing. ...
    I live in the rain-forest of Canada ...LOL

    eat your heart out Chrud

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    Hey Buckee,
    Here is a 700 yard Leica . They are great optics. I had the Bushnell and then I got this, its night and day difference. They have the typical rangefinders at decent prices on their regular web site. SWFA is a good company. I have bought a lot of stuff from them.

    Bear Basin is another good company. I have had good success with them also. Here are some others that may offer what you want.

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    I hate to say it Steve, but you ain't getting a Christmas card this year!

    I've been checking out the new Monarch ATB Team Realtree binos. I'll probably get them in a year or two. Give the TR Hunting Binoculars (water resistant and 10X36) a permanent spot as "truck binos."

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    You will be happy with that nikon! I have had two fo the nikons! one was the Nikon Laser 400 and lost them! Then I bought the Nikon Laser 440 the newer ones this year!

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    Default Re: Rangefinders

    Thanks liveferhuntin,
    I ended up ordering the Team Realtree camo one for $349.95. It was the best deal I could find.
    I really needed one. My distance judgement seems to be getting worse each year instead of better and I don't want to have to give up bow hunting because of it.
    A range-finder is an ethical tool to have for this ol' fart.

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