Bushnell Sport 850 4x 20mm 1-Button Operation Compact Laser Rangefinder Review
Bushnell Sport 850 4x 20mm 1-Button Operation Compact Laser Rangefinder Feature
- Easy-to-use laser rangefinder with compact, lightweight design
- Displays exact distance to target from 5 to 850 yards
- Bright, crystal-clear optics for targeting in low light
- Accurate to within +/- 1 yard; vertical orientation
- Measures 1.4 x 2.9 x 3.8 inches (W x H x D); weighs 6 ounces
How Bushnell's Laser Rangefinders Work
Bushnell's laser rangefinders use an invisible, eye-safe Class 1 laser beam (as classified by the FDA), which is "bounced" off distant objects at the press of a button. In the process, the rangefinder uses a high-speed digital clock to measure the time it took for the laser beam to reach the target and return, and then calculates the distance within plus-or-minus 1 yard. The entire process is so fast that less than a second elapses between the time you press the button and the time the exact range appears. The information appears on the unit's through-the-lens LCD display.
Because rangefinders bounce laser beams off targets in order to take measurements, their range is partially determined by the target's reflectivity. So distances to reflective or "hard" targets like rock cliffs and semis can be measured from farther away than those to soft-surface targets such as deer. Ranges for moderately reflective targets, like trees, fall somewhere in the middle. Most experienced hunters will use their rangefinder to estimate ranges to near and distant landmarks before they actually encounter a game animal. By pre-measuring ranges to spots where trophies are likely to appear, they can concentrate on making an accurate shot when the moment of truth arrives.
Specifications
- Ranging performance: 5 to 850 yards
- Reflective: 850 yards
- Tree: 600 yards
- Deer: 200 yards
- Accuracy: +/- 1 yard
- RAIN: Built in
- Reflector: Built in
- Bow mode: No
- Rifle mode: No
- BullsEye mode: No
- Brush mode: No
- Magnification: 4x
- Orientation: Vertical
- Battery type: 3-volt (included)
- Dimensions: 1.4 by 2.9 by 3.8 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 6 ounces
About Bushnell
Bushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for more than 50 years. The company's guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable, and most affordable sports optics products on the market. Bushnell product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit, including nature study, hunting, fishing, birding, and stargazing. Indoors, the company's binoculars bring the audience closer to the action in fast-moving sports or the fine arts at theaters and concerts.
As simple as meat on fire. Lightweight and small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, the Sport 850 packs a monster dose of accuracy and is as easy to use as a laser rangefinder can be. Its compact dimensions and handy vertical configuration make it a favorite with bow and gun hunters alike. Instantly, with the tap of a single button, you know the exact distance to your target from 5 to 850 yards. Bright, crystal-clear optics get you on game with speed, even in low light. Delivering hairsplitting precision and long-term dependability it features rugged, rainproof housing.