Product Description

Accurately estimating distance at long ranges is critical when hunting in wide-open country - a slight miscalculation may mean the difference between hit and miss. Yardage Pro rangefinders are designed to accurately measure distances up to 1, 500 yards (depending upon the model and target). This is the ideal choice for fast, one-handed operation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #79679 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Bushnell
• Model: 500

Features

• Measures distances quickly with +/- 1-yard accuracy
• 6x magnification
• Scan, rain, zip, and reflector targeting modes
• Comes with built-in tripod mount and neoprene case
• 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
The Bushnell Yardage Pro 500 rangefinder quickly and accurately measures distances within 1 yard to help you hunt or to improve your golf game. Its compact and light design makes it a good accessory for many outdoor activities.

All Bushnell Yardage Pro laser rangefinders models feature a scan mode for continuous target tracking and display distances using a multifunctional in-view LCD. All models are water and shock resistant and come with a one-year limited warranty.

How a Laser Rangefinder Works
Bushnell's Yardage Pro rangefinders use an invisible, eye-safe Class 1 Laser beam (as classified by the FDA) which is "bounced" off distant objects with the press of a button. Then, the rangefinder's high-speed digital clock measures the time it took for a laser beam to reach a target and return to the unit. Next, using advanced digital electronics, the rangefinder instantly calculates the distance within + / – 1 yard and shows the range in either yards or meters on a through-the-lens LCD Display. The entire process is so fast that less than a second elapses between the time you press the button to generate a laser beam to the time the exact range to your target is displayed.

Reflectivity of Target Types
Because rangefinders "bounce" a laser beam off the target in order to take a measurement, their range is partially determined by the reflectivity of the target. In other words, hard or "reflective" targets – like a rock cliff or semi-truck – can be measured at greater distances than soft surface targets – like a deer. Ranges for moderately reflective targets, like trees, fall somewhere in the middle. Most experienced hunters will use their rangefinder to frequently estimate ranges to near and distant landmarks before they actually encounter a game animal. By "pre-measuring" ranges to spots where a trophy is likely to appear, they can concentrate on making an accurate shot when the moment of truth arrives.

Through-the-lens LCD Display
Bushnell Yardage Pro rangefinders are fast and easy to use because everything you need to know is displayed on our built-in, through-the-lens LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). Here's how it works:

A. Targeting Modes Scan The Scan mode allows you to pan across the landscape while viewing a continuously updated LCD display of the distances between you and the targets you scan with the viewfinder. Rain This feature compensates for precipitation to guarantee an accurate distance measurement through rain or snow. Zip Zip allows you to accurately measure longer ranges (beyond 150 yards) when looking through foreground clutter like brush or branches. Reflector This feature increases the maximum measurement range for most highly reflective objects.

B. Meters/Yards You can quickly choose between these standard measuring units with a simple press of a button. C. Reticle The distance to objects targeted in these crosshairs will be displayed on the Distance Readout with the press of a button. D. Battery Indictor Flashes when battery power is low. E. Target Quality Gauge Gauge indicating amount of energy pulses being received back from the target.

Customer Reviews

Ranging in Tough Situations
This product is rugged and forgiving. Accurate to +/- 1 ft., this is an absolute must have for all serious bowhunters. Lightweight and easy to use, I find only one minor design flaw. It is designed for right-handed use and is slightly cumbersome for those who choose to use it as left-handed hunters (I am). Even with this minor design flaw, I still am very satisfied with this unit and would not hesitate to recommend it to others. Most encounters are under 50 yards and ease of use and accuracy are critical elements in a hunt. I harvested a nice elk this year at 52 yards using this unit. Thanks Bushnell!

Good for close cover
The Pro600 rangefinder is really nice if you are working with relatively close subjects or in close cover. Bowhunters, blackpowder shooters, and others who aren't looking to really extend their viewing range will benefit from the clean display and ease of use.

The 600 yard range proves a limitation for folks looking to work in big territory, such as open country big game hunters or sailors. There is another rangefinder from Bushnell, the Pro1000, which is a better choice for these users.

All in all, the one I tried was pretty nice. A neat gadget for the hunting pack.

Don't buy this one
I purchase this instrument twice. The first time there were black specks in the lense, so it was returned. The second time was worst, i.e. same black specs but the thing didn't work at all. I have also checked this manufacturer's other models out and most come with the disturbing black specks in the lense. This isn't a quality optical product.