If you are looking for a compact and feature loaded laser rangefinder for your hunting needs then the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout is a great choice. This laser range finder will range distances of a larger object up to approximately 700 yards, making it ideal for the hunter who needs a high quality range finder. We had the chance to put one of these through it's paces and were very pleasantly surprised with many of the features.
One of the things that we liked immediately was simply the aesthetics of this rangefinder. It fits nicely in your hand and is lightweight and compact. The eye relief was very comfortable and just felt good against our face. It worked nicely and easily met our needs. The Bushnell rangefinder can be switched back and forth from priority one and two for extra versatility and another neat feature that we really liked was the scan function. You can hold down the button and range from object to object for up to 20 seconds, very handy if you want to kind of get a lay of the land and an idea of the terrain around you.
The 6x magnification and high quality optics provide a very high quality view of what you are looking at. It will never replace a high quality pair of ranging binoculars BUT it's not even close to as expensive and is more compact and easy to carry with you weighing in less than 7 oz.
Who Should Buy the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout
The Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout is perfect for the hunter who needs a good quality rangefinder that has the features they need in an attractive and lightweight package. You can buy more powerful rangefinders but this is a great bang for the buck and should serve your needs for a long time come. High quality manufacturing combined with great optics and the features you need make the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout a great choice.
The Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout compact laser rangefinder will easily range the distance to a larger object up to approximately 700 yards. The slick monocular design will provide a continuous distance measurement even as you can multiple targets of interest. The battery is included and should be good for a few years of use under normal conditions.
Hunting or the game of golf will never be the same once you start using the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout Laser Rangefinder. Its 10- to 700-yard range with 1-yard accuracy (plus or minus, without reflectors or special devices) makes it a great choice for golfing, bow hunting, and archery. The compact, pocket-sized Bushnell Pro Scout is water resistant and comes with a standard 3-volt battery.
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 range finder'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.
10- to 700-yard range with 1-yard accuracy
Perfect for golfing, bow hunting, and archery
Pocket-sized
Water resistant
Don't leave home without it!
Review Date: September 25, 2002
Reviewer: Don Clement, Placentia, CA USA
I purchased the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout for my son for his birthday and he absolutely loves it. I have a Nikon compact 800 laser rangefinder that I thought was best small package laser rangefinder available, that is until I saw the Pro Scout.
I still like the Nikon, but the Pro Scout works equally well, with just slightly less range capability. The big plus for the Pro Scout is it's size. It is about half or less the size and weight of the Nikon (or Bushnell) 800 compact and comes with a pouch that when it's on your belt you almost don't notice it's there.
If I didn't already have the Nikon, I would buy a Pro Scout for myself in a minute.
Little Giant Killer
Review Date: November 5, 2001
Reviewer: rharrisjr@jam.rr.com, Monroe, LA USA
This rangefinder is great! Much lighter than the big bulky other units. Has all the great features that is needed. This is one that you will take with you and not leave in the truck because it's too big. I tested this against some of my buddies' bigger units at known distances and this one out did the bigger units in speed and accuracy. Great scan mode. Best buy. Should be sold for about ($) more than asked for.
Good Deal!
Review Date: February 25, 2006
Reviewer: Bill from Wichita,
I got a Nikon laser rangefinder for Chrisymas and it had an 8x magnification. I found this to be to powerful for golf.I could not hold it steady on the flag.The 6x magnification on the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout was much better. Also it is very compact and stores easily in my golf cart. The price from Amazon was well below I could find anywhere else.
You need this for your golf game!
Review Date: April 5, 2007
Reviewer: Eagle Vision, Southeastern United States
You need to know how far your target is, plain and simple.
The Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout Laser does just that in a compact, water resistant, lightweight package. This has a matte dark green rubberized finish which is weather resistant.
The Yardage Pro Scout comes with a compact nylon case that can clip to the belt or clip from the bag. There is a lanyard to hang it off of your neck (I wouldn't advise it for golf but useful for hunting). A cleaning cloth for the lens is included.
Operation is simple. Push the top button quickly for measuring distances or hold it down to 'scan' the field. The front button toggles between yards and meters - and it toggles between standard and >150 yard measurements to avoid closer objects. The unit stays on for 6 seconds and acquisition of distances is relatively quick. Obviously, use is limited by the steadiness of your hand with farther, smaller objects.
With 6X magnification, you get more than enough range for common targets. If you're looking for an economical way to improve your game or speed up play by spending less time in the hazards, then this is for you.
Its advantage over a GPS is that you can use it off of the course and you can even measure distances at the driving range instantly. If you want to browse the some of the GPS systems, here they are:
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Sonocaddie Golf GPS Range Finder with Belt Clip and Free Course Downloads
SureShot GPS
iGolf GPS Caddie
Sky Golf - Sky Caddie SG3 GPS
GPS Golf Pro - GPS Golf Pocket PC Range Finder System
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However, with rangefinders there are no monthly fees to pay (such as in a Golf GPS) and accurate to 1 yard. You can look to other models but this one really does the job!
Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder
Nikon Laser Caddy Rangefinder 500G
Nikon 440 ProStaff Laser Range Finder
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This unit has the best combination of features, price, ease of use and reputation of a leader in laser rangefinder technology. Highly recommend.
The top aid for the golfer
Review Date: March 24, 2006
Reviewer: Cy Cohen,
It is light; has 6X magnification; and easy to use. This little tool is great for any golfer. You must know the yardage before you can select the correct club. How far is it to either the top of that bunker next to the green or the flagstick? Next,you just then need to pull the club that will get you there. Fits on your belt through a loop in the safe carrying case or use the supplied clip to attached the case to your golf bag. These NEW laser rangefinders are better than ever and at a lower price than previous models. LOVE IT!
Don't leave home without it!
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