FYI - Go figure - it's the Govt. Maybe the "military version" has good upgrades.
U.S. Army Orders Bushnell Laser Rangefinders AccurateShooter.com Bulletin
I spoke with Bushnell rep @ NRA Annual meeting in Phoenix last May. I was hoping to pick up the 1500 there. I was told that the military had awarded a sizeable contract to Bushnell for this rangefinder and that all production is going to fill this demand. Therefore, no civilian availability.