Shot Show 2015: Bushnell Legend E/L/M Series Binoculars and Rangefinder

[ceriksson]

Bushnell's new line of binoculars for 2015

The E Series: Most affordable, main difference = Missing the Prime ED Glass and DPC (Dielectric Prism Coating). Also does not have a locking eyepiece diopter
The L Series: Mid-range, main difference = Has the Prime ED Glass, but not the DPC Coating. The L Series also comes in Camo versions. (Camo not available on E and M series)
The M Series: Top of this range. Improved open bridge ergonomic case over the E and L. Has the ED Glass and DPC Coating

Features equal across all Binos:
Magnesium Chassis
Rainguard HD
Multi-coated (only difference is the DPC on the M series which is much more improved)
Lead Free Glass
Phase 3 prism coating








The DPC Coating increases the mirror reflectivity over wider ranges of light transmission and improves colours

All of these binos have magnesium bodies which for their price range makes them a really good bang for the buck.

These aren't Swarovski or Leica, but for the average person looking for something decent that is less than $1000 and even down in the 200$s, you will probably be satisfied. I have been impressed with Bushnell over the last few years.

 

[ceriksson]

The new rangefinder is pretty impressive from a multi purpose point of view

The Elite 1 Mile Arc with CON-X

Essentially it is a 1 mile capable rangefinder with wireless Bluetooth connectivity to both a smartphone and a Kestrel windmeter.

It will instantly transmit rangefinder information to the smarphone.

You can input custom bullet drop info into the phone from your favourite program and it will instantly load it into your rangefinder so you can get more customized drop info for your particular load.

"With the use of approved kestrel windmeters (those using the applied ballistics system integrated or horus version), advanced environmental and wind data is incorporated into holdover values for superior ballistic values.