Bushnell pro 1600 tournament edition rangefinder reviews

It also is the only golf laser rangefinder that has a twist-up eyepiece, which is designed to exclude extraneous light while targeting objects. There are only two buttons, which keeps the device about as easy to use as possible. The mode button, on the front left side of the device, allows the user to change between yards and meters if the button is held for several seconds , or cycle between different modes if the button is pressed quickly.

The Bushnell Pro Tournament Edition uses a single 9-volt battery. Bushnell recommends replacing the battery at least once every 12 months. For more details, check out the Critical Golf comparison of laser rangefinder ease of use.

The mode selection button cycles the user between the two modes. When powered off, the device will retain the previously selected mode. With some practice, users were able to generate accurate readings in automatic scan mode by aiming at either the flag it is easier, not surprisingly, to pick out a flag that is extended in the breeze than the flagstick itself or the base of the flagstick.

PinSeeker mode is meant to make life easy for the user in those situations where the target has other objects close behind it, like a flagstick with trees behind it note that despite its name, PinSeeker mode can be used to determine distances to targets other than a flagstick. PinSeeker mode identifies when there are multiple objects being picked up within the crosshairs and ignores the background targets even though they may be larger and thus more reflective.

The Pro Tournament Edition displays a small icon of a flagstick in the lower left of the display when the user engages PinSeeker mode. Once the device has located the closest of the targets in the area of the aiming circle, it will display a circle around the flagstick icon and show the distance to the closest object. Likewise, it may display the correct yardage while not displaying the circle.

If there is any doubt on the distance, users will likely want to fire the laser multiple times. Whether it was the increased magnification and horizontal form factor which promotes using two hands to steady the device or the optics and software running the device, the Pro Tournament Edition was noticeably more reliable in PinSeeker more than its little brother the Bushnell Tour V2, particularly at distances in excess of yards.

The maximum amount of time the laser can be fired is approximately 35 seconds in automatic scan mode, and 10 seconds in PinSeeker mode if a target is acquired, the laser may automatically stop firing in PinSeeker mode after only a few seconds, even if the circle is not displayed around the flagstick icon. To conserve batteries, the LCD will only display the last distance measurement for 30 seconds after the laser is done firing.

For more details, check out the Critical Golf comparison of laser rangefinder features. Remember Me. About Write For Us. Home Technology. Features Both models are tremendously accurate and work within a range of 5 to yards and yards to the flag. Scan Mode Automatic scan mode is available so that you can determine a wide range of distances for various targets downrange.

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