Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC 7x 26mm VDT Laser Rangefinder Review
Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC 7x 26mm VDT Laser Rangefinder Feature
- Premium laser rangefinder with Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology
- Calculates "shoot-like" distance based on angle of shot for increased accuracy
- Ranging performance of 5 to 1,600 yards; fully multicoated optics with RainGuard HD coating
- Bow Mode displays true horizontal distance to 99 yards; Rifle and BullsEye modes
- Includes battery and case; measures 5.1 x 1.7 x 3.7 inches (W x H x D)
The premier laser rangefinder for hunters and marksmen of uncompromising standards, the Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC 7x26 rangefinder backs up its bold statements with proven performance and the best components available today. The Elite 1600 ARC is outfitted with Bushnell's Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology, which provides accurate readings from tree stands and steep hills. Simply hit the Fire button and it will calculate the "shoots-like" distance based on the angle of your shot. No more having to adjust your true horizontal distance by eye when you're standing at an extreme uphill or downhill angle.
The rangefinder also offers a number of specially designed distance modes. Bow Mode, for example, simultaneously displays line-of-sight, angle, and true horizontal distances to the target from 5 to 99 yards. In Rifle Mode, you'll receive bullet-drop and holdover information customizable for the exact zeroed range of your rifle in conjunction with the Variable Sight-In (VSI) distance technology. The rangefinder also offers Scan Mode, which continually scans the course and updates the LCD with the latest distance info; BullsEye Mode, which acquires the distances of close-in small targets and game without inadvertently measuring background target distances; and Brush Mode, which ignores the brush and branches in the foreground and displays background distances only.
And with its super-premium, fully multicoated optics, no laser rangefinder monocular delivers a more stunning view. The housing is 100-percent waterproof, with Bushnell's patented RainGuard HD lens coating ensuring a clear view in moist conditions. Featured on all Elite products, the unique water-repellent coating causes water drops from rain, snow, sleet, or condensation to bead up into much smaller droplets. These tiny droplets scatter less light, resulting in a much clearer and brighter picture.
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 1,600 yards
- Magnification: 7x
- Objective lens: 26mm
- Battery type: 3-volt CR123 (included)
- Scan Mode: Yes
- BullsEye mode: Yes
- Brush Mode: Yes
- Angle Range Compensation (ARC): Yes
- Bow Mode: Yes
- Rifle Mode: Yes
- Reflective ranging performance: 1,600 yards
- Tree ranging performance: 1,000 yards
- Deer: 500 yards
- Ranging accuracy: +/- 1 yard
- RAIN: Yes
- Variable Sight-In distance (VSI): Yes
- Inclinometer angle range: +90 to -90 degrees
- Inclinometer accuracy: +/- 1 degree
- Optical coatings: Multicoated
- Vertical configuration: No
- Battery life indicator: Yes
- Includes case and battery: Included
- Tripod mount: Yes
- Compatible with magnetic attachment accessory: No
- Dimensions: 5.1 by 1.7 by 3.7 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 12.1 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.
The finest laser rangefinder on the planet. The premier instrument for hunters and marksmen of uncompromising standards. Those are bold statements we're proud to back up with proven performance and the best components available today. With precision and sensitivity unrivaled, it delivers accurate readings from 5 to 1,600 yards. Angle Range Compensation (ARC) Bow Mode delivers the "shoots-like" horizontal distance from 5-99 yards. In Rifle Mode, you get bullet-drop and holdover information, customizable for the exact zeroed range of your rifle thanks to Variable Sight-In (VSI) distance technology. With its super-premium, fully multi-coated optics, no laser rangefinder monocular delivers a more stunning view. The housing is 100% waterproof and the lenses feature our patented RainGuard HD anti-fog coating.
