Bushnell Elite 1600 - Review | Specifications | Comparison
Review:
The new Bushnell Elite 1600 looks a lot like an Elite 1500 but with a more rugged housing. In fact the new Elite 1600 does share a number of features with the previous generation Elite 1500 ARC model; however, there have been a number of changes internally to the new Elite 1600.
What Stayed the Same
Like the previous generation Bushnell Elite 1500 ARC (this was the camo model, the black models didn’t have the ARC feature), the new Bushnell Elite 1600 retains all three ARC modes: Regular, Bow, and Rifle. It also retains the scan mode as well as the Brush and Bullseye targeting modes. This new model has a tripod mount and comes with a limited two year warranty as did they Elite 1500 ARC.
Like the previous generation Bushnell Elite 1500 ARC (this was the camo model, the black models didn’t have the ARC feature), the new Bushnell Elite 1600 retains all three ARC modes: Regular, Bow, and Rifle. It also retains the scan mode as well as the Brush and Bullseye targeting modes. This new model has a tripod mount and comes with a limited two year warranty as did they Elite 1500 ARC.
What Sort of Changed
The new Elite 1600 has a very similar shape to the Elite 1500 ARC but features a more rugged housing that should allow for a better grip in wet conditions. The icons and range in Bow and Rifle mode have been moved around a little but still basically work the same, the big change is that under the line of sight reading the angle of the shot is displayed briefly and they is replaced with the angle compensated distance in Bow mode or holdover info in Rifle mode. Previously the line of sight reading, angle, and angle compensated distance (Bow Mode) or holdover (Rifle Mode) where all displayed at once.
The new Elite 1600 has a very similar shape to the Elite 1500 ARC but features a more rugged housing that should allow for a better grip in wet conditions. The icons and range in Bow and Rifle mode have been moved around a little but still basically work the same, the big change is that under the line of sight reading the angle of the shot is displayed briefly and they is replaced with the angle compensated distance in Bow mode or holdover info in Rifle mode. Previously the line of sight reading, angle, and angle compensated distance (Bow Mode) or holdover (Rifle Mode) where all displayed at once.
What Really Changed
The display readout on the Bushnell Elite 1600 is now red and has four manually adjustable brightness settings; previous models used a standard black display readout. The new Elite 1600 is now powered by a CR123 3volt battery where previous generations were powered with a standard 9 volt. Finally, the Rifle mode on the new 1600 includes Bushnell’s Variable Sight-In feature that allows the user to select from four predetermined sight in distances: 100, 150, 200, or 300 yards or meters.
The display readout on the Bushnell Elite 1600 is now red and has four manually adjustable brightness settings; previous models used a standard black display readout. The new Elite 1600 is now powered by a CR123 3volt battery where previous generations were powered with a standard 9 volt. Finally, the Rifle mode on the new 1600 includes Bushnell’s Variable Sight-In feature that allows the user to select from four predetermined sight in distances: 100, 150, 200, or 300 yards or meters.
Notes:
The new Bushnell Elite 1600 has a lot of features, and is highly customizable. The new more aggressive housing makes it look more like it belongs in a hunting pack than a golf bag. While the ARC capability is nice to have it usually is more of a benefit to archers than long range shooters; and while this unit is equipped with a bow mode, you have to wonder who is using this 7x magnification beast for archery hunting? Units of this size and magnification are generally most useful for long range shooting.
The new Bushnell Elite 1600 has a lot of features, and is highly customizable. The new more aggressive housing makes it look more like it belongs in a hunting pack than a golf bag. While the ARC capability is nice to have it usually is more of a benefit to archers than long range shooters; and while this unit is equipped with a bow mode, you have to wonder who is using this 7x magnification beast for archery hunting? Units of this size and magnification are generally most useful for long range shooting.
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Estimated Price
$449
Score
NEW!!
Magnification
7x
Weight
12.1 oz
L x W x H
5.1 x 3.7 x 1.7
Max Range
1600 yds
Angle Comp
Yes