Bushnell BowHunter Chuck Adams Edition 4x 20mm ARC Bow Mode Laser Rangefinder Review
Bushnell BowHunter Chuck Adams Edition 4x 20mm ARC Bow Mode Laser Rangefinder Feature
- Archery-specific laser rangefinder with Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology
- Calculates "shoot-like" distance based on angle of shot for increased accuracy
- Bow Mode displays line-of-sight, angle, and true horizontal distances from 5 to 99 yards
- Determines overall line-of-sight distances from 5 to 850 yards; 4x magnification
- Includes carrying case; measures 1.4 x 2.9 x 3.8 inches (W x H x D); weighs 5.3 ounces
Designed in conjunction with the bowhunting legend himself, the Bushnell Chuck Adams Edition 4x20mm archery-specific laser rangefinder excels regardless of the terrain. The rangefinder 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.
The rangefinder's Angle Range Compensation (ARC) adjusts the distance based on your standing position. |
No more having to adjust your true horizontal distance by eye when you're standing at an extreme uphill or downhill angle. The Chuck Adams Edition rangefinder also accommodates bowhunters with its Bow Mode, which simultaneously displays line-of-sight, angle, and true horizontal distances from 5 to 99 yards. And rifle hunters aren't left out, as the rangefinder also provides line-of-sight distances from 5 to 850 yards.
Other features include a built-in digital inclinometer that measures angles from -90 to 90 degrees with +/- 1-degree accuracy; a pocket-sized build; 4x magnification; a rainproof housing; a built-in battery indicator; and a posi-thread battery door. The rangefinder comes with a carrying case, battery, and neck strap.
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 accuracy: +/- 1 yard
- Ranging performance: 5 to 850 yards
- Reflective: 850 yards
- Tree: 600 yards
- Deer: 200 yards
- RAIN: Built in
- ARC (Angle Range Compensation): Yes
- Bow mode: Yes
- Inclinometer angle range: +90 to -90 degrees
- Inclinometer accuracy: +/- 1 degree
- Magnification: 4x20
- Field of view: 430 feet @ 100 yards
- Exit pupil: 5mm
- Eye relief: 17mm
- Optical coatings: Multicoated
- Vertical configuration: Yes
- Battery type: 3-volt CR2 (included)
- Battery life indicator: Yes
- Case, strap, and battery: Included
- Tripod mount: Yes
- Dimensions: 1.4 by 2.9 by 3.8 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 5.3 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.
Tested, proven and endorsed by the world's most successful. When the world leader in laser rangefinder technology and the world's most successful bowhunter put their heads together on a project, it's all about putting heads on the wall. Enter the finest archery-specific specimen on the planet. Extremely lightweight and compact, the BowHunter Chuck Adams Edition laser rangefinder excels from tree stands and steep terrain thanks to Angle Range Compensation (ARC). Hit the fire button and it calculates the "shoots-like" distance based on the angle of your shot. Featuring Bow Mode, this unit simultaneously displays line-of-sight, angle and true horizontal distance from 5 to 99 yards, so you always know what pin, It also provides line of sight distance from 5 to 850 yards, so the bowhunter who also rifle hunts is not left out.
