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ANGEFINDER
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.
Please be sure to read entire manual prior to using the Ranger 1000.
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- Page 1 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. Please be sure to read entire manual prior to using the Ranger 1000.
- Page 2 Eyecup Ranger 1000. Remove battery compartment cover. Power Up With the battery installed, the Ranger 1000 is in a Ready Loop Lanyard Condition—the normal power-off condition when not ranging. To through Attachment Utility Clip power up the Ranger 1000 from Ready Condition...
- Page 3 Mode Selection Set and Save Mode Selections in 3 Steps Ranger is factory set to HCD mode, yard, and Step 1 — Choose between the HCD and LOS Modes medium brightness. For most users, these will After activating the Mode be the preferred settings.
- Page 4 Set and Save Mode Selections in 3 Steps Ranging With the Ranger 1000 powered up, activate Ranging by pressing and Step 3 — Choose the Brightness Setting releasing the Measure button—a crosshair will appear in the display. The Ranger 1000 provides three illumination settings. Press...
- Page 5 (less than 15 degrees). HCD Mode • Rifle shooting out to ranges of 400 yards with moderate The Ranger 1000’s HCD range display is intended to be the slopes (15 to 30 degrees). primary mode—used for most all rifle and archery shooting •...
- Page 6 LOS Mode The Ranger 1000’s LOS (Line of Sight) To use, simply input the LOS range number into the electronic mode is specialized for rifle shooters who device or use the LOS range when referencing ballistic drop are using slope correcting ballistic drop data cards with slope correction.
- Page 7 A two-sided (MOA or MRAD) Field Reference Card to help with these Reference Card to cross- calculations is included with the Ranger 1000. Due to space limitations reference INC readings to slope on the card, some INC Readings and Drop Data increments will fall angles.
- Page 8 Scan Feature Using the INC LOS/INC Drop Data Adjustment Technique Example The Scan feature can be used to range moving targets or help You have a shot at a ram on a ledge. In LOS mode, you range him range smaller targets on uniform backgrounds in either HCD at 600 yards with an INC reading of 93 (22 degree slope).
- Page 9 Ranger can be expected to range a large reflective • The Ranger 1000’s laser pulse is emitted in an oval pattern object out to 1000 yards and deer-sized game out to 500 yards. which is oriented vertically. If you are having trouble ranging an...
- Page 10 AFETY AND RECAUTIONS AINTENANCE Do not stare into beam or view directly without laser • Use lens brush to remove dust or grit from lenses. eye protection. Staring continuously into beam for • Use a clean lens cloth or tissue to remove smudges or smears prolonged periods of time could cause harm to your from lenses.
- Page 11 ORTEX PTICS ARRANTY Vortex Optics offers a lifetime limited warranty against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product. Rest assured, if your Ranger 1000 rangefinder should ever require repair, all you need do is contact Vortex for service.
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