Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell
®
Sport
®
600 Laser Rangefinder. The Sport
®
600 is a
precision Laser Rangefinding 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 device. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using you’re
Sport
®
600 laser rangefinder.
HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
The Sport
®
600 emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The Sport
®
600‘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 Sport
®
600 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 600 yards / 549 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 800 yards / 732 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
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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.
GETTING STARTED
INSERTING THE BATTERY
Remove the battery cap by lifting the battery door tab and then rotating counter clockwise. Insert a CR-2
3-volt lithium battery into the compartment positive end first, then replace the battery cap.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the battery be replaced at least once every 12 months.
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
While looking through the 4x eyepiece, depress the power button once to activate the in-view Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the field of view) upon a target at least 5
yards away, depress and hold the power button down until the range reading is displayed near the bottom of
the in-view display. Crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once
a range has been acquired, you can release the power button. The crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle
will disappear once the power button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted). Note:
Once activated, the LCD will remain active and display the last distance measurement for 30 seconds. You
can depress the power button again at any time to distance to a new target. As with any laser device, it is not
recommended to directly view the emissions for long periods of time with magnified lenses. The maximum
time the laser is transmitted (fired) is 10 seconds. To re-fire, press the button down again.
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