Thank you for purchasing your new Bushnell® Prime™ 1800 Laser Rangefinder.
This manual will help you optimize your viewing experience by explaining how to utilize the rangefinder's features
and how to care for it. Read the instructions carefully before using your rangefinder.
WARNING: As with any laser device, do not directly view the emissions for long periods with
magnified lenses.
INTRODUCTION
Your Bushnell® Prime™ 1800 is an ultra-compact, premium laser rangefinder with the latest Digital Technology, providing
precise range readings from 5-1800 yards/5-1646 meters. Measuring 1.3 x 4.2 x 2.9 inches, the 6-ounce Prime™ 1800
delivers high-speed target acquisition, with +/- 1 yard accuracy to the maximum range. The Prime™ 1800 laser rangefinder
features Bushnell's patented ARC™ (Angle Range Compensation with Ballistics Intelligence), a new Ranging Engine for
faster, more consistent response and readings, an ACTIVSYNC™ LCD with higher light transmission and water-resistant
(IPX4) construction along with EXO™ Barrier Coating on the optics.
*Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances depending on the reflective properties of the particular target
and the environmental conditions at the time the distance of an object is measured. The color, surface finish, size, and shape of
the target all affect reflectivity and range. The brighter the color, the longer the range. White is highly reflective, for example,
and allows longer ranges than the color black, which is the least reflective color. A shiny finish provides more range than a
dull one. A small target is more difficult to range than a larger target. The angle to the target also affects. Shooting to a target
at a 90-degree angle (where the target surface is perpendicular to the flight path of the emitted energy pulses) provides a
good range. In contrast, a steep angle, on the other hand, provides limited ranging. Also, lighting conditions (e.g., the amount
of sunlight) will affect the ranging capabilities of the unit—the less light (e.g., overcast skies), the farther the unit's maximum
range. Conversely, very sunny days will decrease the unit's maximum range.
HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
The Prime™ 1800 laser rangefinder emits invisible, eye-safe, infrared energy pulses. The Prime™ 1800 rangefinder's FPGA
results in instantaneous and accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital technology instantaneously calculates
distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder to the target and back.
MONOCULAR EYEPIECE
PARTS GUIDE
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POWER/FIRE BUTTON
BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER
MODE BUTTON
MONOCULAR OBJECTIVE LENS
LASER TRANSMIT/RECEIVE
LENSES
TRIPOD APAPTER