Vortex Optics Ranger 1800 Laser Rangefinder
- The Ranger 1800 rangefinder is easy to use and features a clean, illuminated display and highly intuitive menu. The Ranger 1800 is capable of ranging up to 1,800 yards.
- The primary HCD mode displays an angle compensated distance that is ideal for the majority of hunters and shooters. An advanced LOS mode provides you the option to calculate long distance, high angle shots with increased precision.
- A scan feature gives continuous range readings as you pan across a landscape or track a moving target. Three brightness settings allow the display to stay visible in various light conditions.
- Fully multi-coated lenses deliver optimal light transmission. Textured rubber armor provides a secure, non-slip grip. Water and fog proof performance keep the system operating in the harshest conditions.
- The included neck lanyard and removable utility clip make the Ranger easy to pack and keep handy. Compatible with a tripod adapter, allowing use on a tripod or car window mount.
- Item Reference: B079HNKGGG 0875874009059 875874009059
Ranger Rangefinders give hunters and shooters distance data needed to
make accurate shots. Easy to use with a clean display and highly
intuitive menu, the Rangers keep things simple, yet provide a high level
of performance. Primary HCD (Horizontal Component Distance) mode
displays an angle-compensated distance reading. Three reticle brightness
settings match ambient light conditions. Scan Mode gives range readings
as you pan across the landscape or track a moving animal. Adjustable,
utility clip secures the unit to a belt, pocket, pack, or other
flat-edged surface. Fully multi-coated lenses deliver optimal light
transmission. O-ring sealed for waterproof performance. Ideal for gun
hunters, target shooters and bow hunters, Ranger rangefinders put the
odds of accurate down-range impacts in your favor.
HCD (Horizontal Component Distance)
HCD range display is intended to be the primary mode. The yardage number displayed is the critical horizontal component distance is corrected for shot angle and needs no extra user input. Use the HCD range mode in the following situations:
Rifle shooting on level ground at any range.
Rifle shooting out to ranges of 400 yards with moderate slopes (15 to 30 degrees) or out to ranges of 800 yards with mild slopes (less than 15 degrees).
For all archery shooting.
Shooters simply use the appropriate level
LOS (Line of Sight)
LOS mode is intended for rifle shooters who are using slope correcting ballistic drop data cards, ballistic apps, or PDAs with ballistic programs and are shooting at distances beyond 500 yards and slopes greater than 15 degrees. Most shooters and archers will not need the LOS mode. The range number displayed in LOS mode is the actual line of sight range with no ballistic correction for slope.
Most of the commonly used ballistic devices can provide
independent slope correction for bullet drop data and require actual
line of sight range input. Using the LOS range when calculating bullet
wind drifts under these steep slope/long range conditions will provide a
higher degree of accuracy than using the HCD range.
Scan Feature
The Scan feature can be used to range moving targets or help range smaller targets on uniform backgrounds in either HCD or LOS modes.
Once powered up, press and hold the Measure button and scan
laser back and forth, watching for changes in the yardage number as
cross-hairs move across the target object. A blinking 'S' display
indicates Scan Ranging is activated.
