November 04, 2010
By Lon E. Lauber
By Lon E. Lauber
The idea of carrying only one optic for glassing and ranging has appealed to me for years, and that's why Bushnell's Fusion 1600 ARC ($1,335) bino immediately caught my eye. This fully waterproof 10x42 binocular features BAK-4 roof prisms, built-in battery life indicator, twist-up eyepieces, and fully multicoated optics with RainGuard HD coating.
The built-in laser rangefinder measures distances from 10-1,600 yards, and ARC (Angle Range Compensating) technology calculates the angle to the target and gives the true horizontal distance for bowhunters. This built-in rangefinder also has rifle settings. The display employs state-of-the-art Vivid Display Technology for improved light transmission, plus four user-adjustable intensity settings for legible readings under all light conditions, dim to bright.
Contact: Bushnell, 1-800-423-3537, www.bushnell.com