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Yardage Pro Scope.... In the rain?

clownboy
As I wrote in another topic, I purchased a Yardage Pro for my new rifle.
The reputation of Bushnell along with the idea of having a built in Range Finder on my rifle seemed like a good idea. It has mil marks to adjust for a shot and the variable scope of 4-12 power is nice. Although difficult to get mounted onto a rifle its seems to be doing a good job.

BUT - Yesterday I got caught in a down pour of rain. Not knowing the water tightness of the scope I used my arm to shield it. Despite my efforts it appears that a small amount of water did get into the battery compartment on the top portion of the scope. Nothing was harmed fortunately, but it seems to me that a simple o ring around the compartment door would have solved this problem.

So my question is:
1) From an $800 scope is it unreasonable to expect this thing to live through the elements?
2) How can I make sure this doesn't happen again? Do they make some kind of rain coat for a scope?

Just the most expensive scope I have ever owned and expected more out of it then is being provided.

Best,

Brad
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  • idahoducker
    Bushnell says it's supposed to be 100% waterproof. Apparently it ain't. I saw a review on one of these awhile back and the guy said his wouldn't hold zero. Unfortunaty Bushnell doesn't have the rep nor the quality that they used to. I think you need to take it back and go a different route.
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  • clownboy
    You are right. After a second look it does say that its suppose to be waterproof. Unfortunately the store only has a 30 day return policy and its been since Aug. when I purchased it.

    I did have a problem with it holding zero but found that the base was loose. Not as simple to affix on a rifle as most scopes are. Took a gunsmith to make it right.

    I did call Bushnell and they told me to tighten the cap down more on the battery. It wasn't loose but he said to give it a try. Reminded me that if it leaks again that it is covered under a 2 year warranty.
    Might just add a small film of silicone to seal it off after each battery replacement.

    Just a side note, I did find a scope "rain coat".
    The link to it was at http://www.gunboonie.com/order.html
    Not very handy but might do the trick.
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  • Okie743
    You might try a google search for reviews of the Yardage Pro!

    More reviews are mentioned at this link if you become a member you can read more info about the reviews also!

    I do agree with you that for $800 I would not want to be limited to Blue/Bird weather only scope, but I would sure put it too the test while it's under warrenty!


    http://www.chuckhawks.com/bushnell_yardage_pro_4-12_scope.htm
    The integral laser rangefinder is powered by a battery and if the battery should die or its compartment be flooded by immersion in water, the scope will still operate perfectly as a conventional riflescope. Thus, the presence of the laser rangefinder does not make the Yardage Pro less reliable than a conventional riflescope.
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  • clownboy
    Thanks Arkie.
    Hadn't read that before. Will have to become a member and finish up on my studies.

    Thanks again.

    Brad
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  • bpost
    Buy a Burris, cry once. [;)]
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  • clownboy
    quote:Originally posted by bpost1958
    Buy a Burris, cry once. [;)]


    Does Burris make one with a built in Rangefinder I wonder? I think Nikon does. Will have to check. But I am learning my lesson on this one.
    If I bought another at this point, it would be for another rifle.
    Have too much money in this rig to throw anymore into it.
    Next time I will go with a better rifle and scope with hopefully a good pay off.

    Best.

    Brad
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  • shoff14
    You can range every thing you want with a mil dot reticle. The math is simple. You could have bought and damn nice leupold for the price of that scope.
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  • clownboy
    quote:Originally posted by shoff14
    You can range every thing you want with a mil dot reticle. The math is simple. You could have bought and damn nice leupold for the price of that scope.

    Although that is true about using the mil dots, this is accurate +/- 1 yard. I have tested it and it works really well. I might also add that it does have mil dots and adjustable turrets. Not that I would ever use the turrets but speaking only on the features.
    My only two gripes is that the battery compartment does leak and its difficult to attach on a given rifle.

    But yes, Would LOVE to buy a nice Leupold if I had to do over again. Just really like the idea of having the built in range finder.

    Brad
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  • FEENIX
    quote:Originally posted by clownboy
    quote:Originally posted by bpost1958
    Buy a Burris, cry once. [;)]


    Does Burris make one with a built in Rangefinder I wonder? I think Nikon does. Will have to check. But I am learning my lesson on this one.

    Brad


    Brad,

    Yes, Burris and Nikon makes them too ...

    http://www.opticsplanet.net/burris-laserscope-4-12x-42mm-laser-rangefinding-riflescopes.html

    http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-laser-irt-rangefinding-4-12x42-riflescope.html

    Ed
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  • clownboy
    Thanks Ed.

    That is funny because if you look really closely they are the same scopes with different names printed on them. As a matter of fact, mine too looks identical to those. So one company is selling the scopes and everyone is putting there names on them and selling them as there own.
    Guess there is no hope for improvement by upgrading.
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  • FEENIX
    quote:Originally posted by clownboy
    Just a side note, I did find a scope "rain coat".
    The link to it was at http://www.gunboonie.com/order.html
    Not very handy but might do the trick.


    Brad,

    You might also consider http://www.scopecoat.com/

    Ed
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  • clownboy
    Thanks Ed. That is more of what I was looking for. I see that Cabelas is a dealer for them. I might research that a little more.

    Happy Thanks Giving to you!

    Brad
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  • gunnut505
    Apply about $.01 worth of plumbers' High Temp Grease to the threads on your battery compartment and never worry about water in there again.
    I got a Yardage Pro Scout handheld 2 years ago for about $120; good to 800yds., kinda wobbly with the 4X viewscreen that far away, takes about 3 seconds to range, has a "rain" setting I've never had to use but doesn't make any difference in speed of range or accuracy as far as I can tell.
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