Vortex Ranger 1000 Manual Download Page 1

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The Vortex Ranger 1000 is an extremely effective angle-
compensated laser rangefinder intended for both archer and 
rifle shooter.

 

Using the primary 

HCD

 (Horizontal Component 

Distance) mode, the Ranger 1000 provides the key angle 
compensated range information required by the vast majority 
of rifle and bow shooters in a simple, quick to read display. 
The Ranger 1000 also provides 
LOS (Line of Sight) mode and 
Scan feature along with 
adjustments for reading in
yards or meters and setting
the brightness of the display.

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Please be sure to read entire manual prior to using the Ranger 1000.

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Summary of Contents for Ranger 1000

Page 1: ...ovides the key angle compensated range information required by the vast majority of rifle and bow shooters in a simple quick to read display The Ranger 1000 also provides LOS Line of Sight mode and Sc...

Page 2: ...talled the Ranger 1000 is in a Ready Condition the normal power off condition when not ranging To power up the Ranger 1000 from Ready Condition and prepare for ranging press and release the Measure bu...

Page 3: ...Ranger will then return to power up condition Set and Save Mode Selections in 3 Steps Step 1 Choose between the HCD and LOS Modes After activating the Mode Selection press the Measure button to toggl...

Page 4: ...icates Scan Ranging is activated By keeping the button depressed the Ranger will now continuously measure distance as you pan the crosshair back and forth across target objects Releasing Measure butto...

Page 5: ...e mode in the following situations Rifle shooting on level ground at any range Rifle shooting out to ranges of 800 yards with mild slopes less than 15 degrees Rifle shooting out to ranges of 400 yards...

Page 6: ...ing the HCD range To use simply input the LOS range number into the electronic device or use the LOS range when referencing ballistic drop cards with slope correction LRBC Field Card Slope Drop Column...

Page 7: ...d Reference Card to cross reference INC readings to slope angles Slope degrees are listed on the bottom of the card Using the INC drop data adjustment technique will provide acceptable hunting accurac...

Page 8: ...Scan Ranging is activated Using the INC LOS INC Drop Data Adjustment Technique Example You have a shot at a ram on a ledge In LOS mode you range him at 600 yards with an INC reading of 93 22 degree s...

Page 9: ...reflective surfaces will usually reflect the laser pulse better than dull textured surfaces Animal hair will not reflect as well as a hard surface Ranging while under cloud cover can improve laser pe...

Page 10: ...e Do not allow children to play with unit RANGER 1000 SPECIFICATIONS Range Reflective 11 1000 yards 10 914 meters Range Deer 11 500 yards 10 457 meters Accuracy 3 yards 1000 yards Maximum Angle Readin...

Page 11: ...a net for customer service information Vortex Optics offers a lifetime limited warranty against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product Rest assured if your Range...

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