Bushnell manual 201965/201966 Bushnell G-Force1300 ARC- Laser Rangefinder, Introduction

201965/201966 - Bushnell® G-Force™1300 ARC™- Laser Rangefinder

Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell® G-Force™ 1300 ARC™, our most compact premium and versatile laser rangefinder. The G-Force™ 1300 ARC™ is a precision Laser Rangefinder optical instrument designed to provide many years of enjoyment. This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining its adjustments and features as well as how to care for this precise laser rangefinding optical instrument.

INTRODUCTION

Your Bushnell® G-Force™ 1300 ARC™ is an ultra thin, premium performing laser rangefinder comprised of the latest Digital Technology allowing range readings from 5-1300 Yards / 5-1189 meters. Measuring 1.3 x 4 x 2.9 inches, the 8-ounce G-Force™ 1300 ARC™ with E.S.P.™ (Extreme. Speed. Precision.) is capable of delivering extremely fast target acquisition, incredible ½ yard accuracy, and 1/10th precision from 5-125 yards and +/- 1 yard accuracy from 125-1300 yards. The G-Force™ 1300 also features Bushnell’s patented ARC™ (Angle Range Compensation), superb optical quality, and 100% waterproof construction along with RainGuard® HD Coating.

	Vivid Display Technology™	6x Magnification
Rubber Armored Metal Housing		Adjustable Diopter Setting
	RainGuard® HD	100% Waterproof
E.S.P.™ - Extreme. Speed. Precision.		Posi-Thread™Battery Door
• Turbo Processor	Provides Faster Acquisition	ARC™- Bow & Rifle Modes
• Provides 1/2 Yard Accuracy; 1/10 Precision from 5–125 Yards
	Ranging	VSI™- Variable Sight-In Distance
	• 1300 Yards Reflective
	• 900 Yards to Trees	Built-In Tripod Mount
	• 500 Yards to Deer

HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS

The G Force 1300 ARC™ emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The G Force 1300 ARC’s Advanced Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) 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.

RANGING ACCURACY

The ranging accuracy of the G Force 1300 ARC™ is plus or minus one yard / meter under most circumstances. The maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for most objects is 900 yards / 823 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1300 yards / 1189 meters.

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 being 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 has an effect. 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 good range while a steep angle on the other hand, provides limited ranging. In addition, 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 will be. Conversely, very sunny days will decrease the unit’s maximum range.

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