Some shooters and hunters might not be aware, but Bushnell was the first company to ever invent a handheld, laser rangefinder (LRF) unit for the public. NASA and other industrious companies had invented them outright first, but Bushnell was able to take technology the size of an RV and put that in our hands. Now, 27 years later they are still cranking out LRF options for us with the newest being the Bone Collector 1000 and 1800.

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The first model we will take a gander at is the Bushnell Bone Collector 1000 Laser Rangefinder. This model boasts Bushnell’s 5-Year Lifetime Ironclad Warranty and retails for an extremely affordable $149.99. It is able to range objects with a hard, reflective surface out to 1,000 yards, includes a bevy of accessories, and features simple one-button technology. The rest of the specs can be read below as presented by Bushnell:

• Accurate Ranges Out to 1,000 Yards – 1 yard accuracy throughout the entire 1000 yard range.
• Simple, One-Button Operation – setup, range, and scan all with a single button.
• True Horizontal Distance to Target – ARC (Angle Range Compensation) Technology gives the true horizontal distance to target based on the angle to your target with 1 degree angle accuracy.
• Up to 2x Brighter Image for Low Light Visibility – A 50% larger objective lens paired with an all-glass optical system bring more light to your eye for a brighter image, adding critical time to your hunt at dusk and dawn.
• Fast Ranging with Scan Mode – get ranges up to 4X a second when you hold down the range button providing quick surveying of an area and certainty on a target with obstacles around it.
• See your Target and Environment in True Color – Fully multi-coated optics with ultra-wide-band coatings provide bright, true-to-life colors without a color tint that can make it difficult to see in low light.
• Included Accessories – Battery, Durable carrying case, paracord and lanyard tether. Also fits perfectly in the new Vault™ laser rangefinder pouch.

The counterpart to the Bone Collector 1000 is the Bone Collector 1800. The Bushnell Bone Collector 1800 has the added benefit of being able to range hard, reflective objects out to 1,800 yards as well as integrated Applied Ballistics technology out to 800 yards. It similarly has a 5 Year Lifetime Ironclad Warranty and only tips the scale at $199.9 for retail. The rest of the important details can be read below:

• On-Board Ballistic Solutions Out to 800 Yards – Onboard ballistics with Applied Ballistics Ultralite.
• Easy to Set Up and Sync with Bluetooth – connect and upload data and change your rangefinders settings via your smartphone and the Bushnell Ballistics app.
• Accurate Ranges Out to 1,800 Yards – +/- 1 yards accuracy throughout the entire 1800 yard range.
• Simple, One-Button Operation – setup, range, and scan all with a single button.
• True Horizontal Distance to Target – ARC (Angle Range Compensation) Technology gives the true horizontal distance to target based on the angle to your target with +/- 1 degree angle accuracy.
• Up to 2x Brighter Image for Low Light Visibility – A 50% larger objective lens paired with an all-glass optical system bring more light to your eye for a brighter image, adding critical time to your hunt at dusk and dawn.
• Fast Ranging with Scan Mode – Get ranges up to 4X a second when you hold down the range button providing quick surveying of an area and certainty on a target with obstacles around it.
• See your Target and Environment in True Color – Fully multi-coated optics with ultra-wide-band coatings provide bright, true-to-life colors without a color tint that can make it difficult to see in low light.
• Included Accessories – Battery, Durable carrying case, paracord and lanyard tether. Also fits perfectly in the new Vault™ laser rangefinder pouch.

 

Whether you are a PRS shooter trying to range a high-angle shot through a tire on a swinging bridge (or whatever you malevolent guys do), or you are a hunter looking to engage an elk across a valley, these new Bushnell Bone Collector laser rangefinders should be able to help you in your mission. As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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