Moultrie? The I-45's I had were worst of anything LCD screens going out after couple months, terrible battery life, and customer service the worst of the worst. I've heard better things about their cameras since then 2-3 years ago.

I still can't believe the battery life of Bushnell's. 15,000+ pictures with LED on high resolution and it still shows 8 AA's full.

Another example of the torture folks go through prior to buying a Conquest.

I agree with this guy^^^^

Bushnell leupold vortex.... either way michael its not gonna help your golf game

Moultrie m80, I have the little bushell also its been great also just $50 more.

I have a 1950's model Weaver K6, fixed 6x, scope on an old JC Higgins .22LR. It's been a great scope and holds zero perfectly. Just don't compare it to a quality scope with quality glass and coatings or you'll be very disappointed.

I once had a Bushnell Banner on a 7mm mag. It held zero fine, even with the punishment and recoil of that caliber. Just don't look to shoot at a great big buck if he's anywhere near the low level sun. The sight picture would flare out and you couldn't see squat.

I once had a Simmons 44Mag scope on a .270 Win. It held zero well once you finally achieved zero. It seems that 1/4 MOA means different things to different manufacturers. Adjust the scope one click but point of impact might move 1/2" or a whole inch.

I hear lots of people touting their lower end scopes but make no mistake about it there is a huge difference in quality between those scopes and even the mid-grade scopes. Not to mention the comparison between them and the higher end stuff.

Personally, it's not worth my time, energy or effort to fool with low end garbage that I lack confidence in. I'll pay more for quality and I'll be ready when the moment of truth arrives.

I missed the opportunity at a big buck because of that stupid Bushnell Banner. I could see him with the naked eye. I could see him through binoculars. Put the gun up and look through the scope and he disappeared in a wash of bright sunlight. Never again.

Life is too short to hunt with cheap optics.

Buy once, cry once.

[quote=redchevy]I believe in you get what you pay for, but on the other hand I have a 90 summod dollar simmons 3-12x44 scope. It has been a great scope, holds zero well and has been on the gun since 2000 with zero issues. [/quot

A Simmons with no issues? Wow!

What kills me is that people will spend $700 on a rifle and put $50 scope on it....why? I am a believer in you get what you pay for 99% of the time

Their rangefinder is new and it is an awesome piece of equipment. They would not even ask what happened with their warranty and get it fixed or replace it for free. Great company and a warranty that is second to none.

I bought a cheap Bushnell trail cam on ebay a couple years ago. Worked twice then quit. I sent it to Bushnell for repairs, a couple weeks later I received a new Trophy Cam with their apologies and no charge. Still works great.

Zeiss. Bought new and put on a rifle. A year later put on another rifle. Wouldn't hold zero. Sent in and a couple weeks later they told me they didn't make that recticle anymore and offered the next size p for free. At least a 200+ dollar more expensive scope. Thanks zeiss

Wow really? First Bushnells rangefinder warranty is longer than anyones, including Leupold. Second why would you be offended about the price if you could get one cheaper. Why would you expect anything? After your car is out of warranty do you expect a new car at a great price or free repairs? If your coffee maker goes out do you expect Mr. Coffee to send you a new one?
Also as far as fixing it the technology for electronics of any kind obsoletes itself in about 18 months. Try to send back a 3 year old PC and have it repaired. For that matter a laptop costs about 3 times more than a rangefinder and you would never think of asking for a replacement or warranty.
It is too bad the unit went out in 3 years but it can happen with any type of electronics. Too bad mouth Bushnell is wrong. Those guys put out a great product and one that allows a lot of people an affordable way to enjoy their hunt.

I had a Nikon Monarch scope for 11 years on a 7mm. Turret broke on it and I sent it back for repair, they sent me a brand new scope, a better monarch with the spot on and side focus, FREE of charge no questions asked. Same result with a Leupold range finder. No questions asked replaced with new one. You get what you pay for including service.

Scopes and binos are a different matter. Bushnell usually replaces or repairs them for free also. I'll bet your Leupold rangefinder wasn't 3 years old or over 2 years old for that matter.

I respect the difference of opinions, but the whole idea behind this post was to share my experience with Bushnell's CS, and you are subject to believe as you wish. I though, being a broke college student 30k in dept would like to spend my money with a company that will not only back up their product and name but has an excellent CS.

if he bought a vehicle that didn't last or a coffee maker that he didn't feel like he got his money out of I for one would hope he would share those experiences with others. That's called the free market. And if companies don't want to be "bad mouthed" then they should put out quality products. I'm not sure this guy bad mouthed anyone, what I read sounded pretty much like a guy that was sharing an experience with a crap product he bought. I don't think we should attack him for that, that's pretty much what these types of forums are for. Not sure what your problem is but it sounds like you need a beer.

Oh yeah, complete bull shart on the technology statement, they are still making the exact same rangefinder.

I guess that's why I don't answer on here very often. I often feel like I have been in a battle of wit against several unarmed posters.
You should do some homework before making a statement like that. Whether you like or hate Bushnell. The only companies using the original technology is WGI.

And one more thing, many of the leupold units have a 2 year warranty, You might need to get a few beers on second thought. Maybe use some of your technological wizardry on this new thing called the Internet and research things before you word vomit all over your next post. A very wise man once told me, "it's better to be perceived a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"

You're having a hard time with this, they still make the exact same rangefinder with all the exact same parts. I will gladly engage in a battle of wit with anyone that believes 3 years is an acceptable life span for what is supposed to be a quality product.

I know exactly which Leupold units have 2 year and which ones have one year. As a matter of fact I know the warranty of brand of rangefinder and camera on the market. I didn't have to do a google search either.
You did not mention the warranty in your post you wrongly accused a company of not keeping up with technology. Which you are wrong about. So instead of reading about how fast a company will repair or replace a product you should read about the product.
I have a beer, I just hate haters of any of the companies that have been a huge part of the hunting industry and culture. It seems that a lot of people get on here and poo poo on products not conceived as "high end" but Bushnell sells more rangefinders than any other company by a huge margin and have thousands happy customers. So does Leupold & Nikon. All great companies.
You should pay heed to your wise friends advice.

Would you mind proof reading that? I'm having a hard time getting through it.

If you knew this, then why did say that Bushnell's warranty was longer than Leupold? When exactly did I acuse anyone of not keeping up with technology? This kid tells his fellow hunters about a bad product he purchased, I for one find this sort of thing advantageous when researching products. I don't believe that the sport of huntings greatest contributors are the companies that sell these products. I choose to believe it's the hunters that purchase them. Fundamental difference in outlook I believe. I am a small business owner and I know that my customers are more important to me that I am to them. I can be replaced very easily by a competitor if my services and value don't stack up.

LOL. You assume a lot and well we all know where that leads. Had a Bushnell game camera for 16 months with no issues. Then I opened my truck door and out it fell on the driveway. It still took daytime pics but the IRs were screwed. Sent it in and got it back with a similar letter as the OPs. It showed abuse and would cost more to repair than a new one. Gave me 40% off a new one which was way cheaper than BP. Oh and yes they sent my camera back. My fault not theirs so I aint looking for a handout and I bought another and am still satisfied with their service. They dont offer a no questions asked warranty as some do, but thats where the asking price is a little higher.

No wonder Hussein got re-elected with our YOU OWE ME society.
Really sad.