Features of this rangefinder
Magnification: x6
Lens diameter: 25 mm
Reticle: Digital
Linear field of vision: 365 feet at 1,000 yards/111.3 metres at 1,000 metres
Max range: up to 2000 yds (1829 metres)
Shaft reach: up to 1200 yds (1097 metres)
Range on animal: up to 650 yds (594 metres)
Minimum range: 5 yd (4.5 metres)
Waterproofing: IPX4 (resistant to splashes of water)
Contents
Pack contains:
-the rangefinder
-an instruction manual
-a soft carrying/storage case
-a wrist strap
-a lens cloth
-an elastic cord
-a CR2 battery
-a Bushnell sticker
The 3 available targeting modes
Brush™ mode with automatic SCAN:
This mode indicates the distance to most targets up to 2,000 yards (1,829 metres).
BULLSEYE™ mode with automatic SCAN:
This mode allows you to locate “small” targets and game without inadvertently receiving the distances to targets in the background.
BRUSH™ mode with automatic SCAN:
This mode allows you to ignore objects such as undergrowth, so that only the distance to objects in the background is displayed.
Basic operation (part 1/2)
Before using for the first time: remove the battery compartment cover by lifting the tab, then turning the cover anti-clockwise. Remove the red plastic disc from the + terminal of the battery, then put the cover back in place. NOTE: we recommend replacing the 3-Volt CR2 lithium battery at least once every 12 months. Insert it in the compartment with the - terminal first.
Basic operation (part 2/2)
1. Start/Range button:
-quick press for power on
-press again for the distance
-press and hold the button for scan mode and/or to access the unit selection when the device is switched off
2. Focussing the crosshairs:
- turn to adjust the dioptre until the image is sharp
3. Attaching the hand strap:
The hand strap allows you to carry your rangefinder in complete safety. Slide it to the left or right using the holes just above the battery compartment.
Choice of the distance units
To select the distance units, press and hold the ON button for 3 seconds when the device is switched off. Pressing and holding this button starts a selection cycle of the following units: yards, metres and feet. Release the button when
the required unit flashes.
Angle Range Compensation (ARC)
Regardless of the weapon used (bow or rifle), very steep terrain alters the calculation of the actual horizontal distance to the target. The solution? The ARC system that is built into this rangefinder. In practical terms, an inclinometer transmits angular data to a chip in the rangefinder when the targets are high or low. This data is then processed to provide: the line of sight, angle and compensated distance.
The different ARC ("Angle Range Compensation") modes - part 1/2
Normal mode:
Calculates and displays the degree of inclination and distance of the line of sight. Select this mode in the application when no additional aiming information is required.
Ballistic mode:
Calculates and displays the intensity of the strike of the projectile on the target in Mils or minutes of an angle.
ARC mode:
Calculates and displays the degree of inclination and the resulting actual horizontal distance in yards, metres or feet, in addition to the line-of-sight distance.
The different ARC ("Angle Range Compensation") modes - part 2/2
ARC mode (continued):
For example, a bow hunter lying in wait in a tree can aim at an animal below, at an angle of -52° relative to his position. The distance of the line of sight is 29 metres (32 yards). However, the hunter risks shooting above the target if they rely solely on this information. The actual horizontal distance displayed (compensated according to the angle) is 18 metres (19.7 yards). This is the distance on which the hunter must base their shot.
A word about the Bushnell application
After downloading the Bushnell Applied Ballistics application, open it and log in or create a new user account. In particular, this gives you direct access to the rangefinder’s customisation settings, allowing you to personalise your settings to make the most of your shooting experience.
Rangefinder maintenance/cleaning
The lenses of the R5-2000 laser rangefinder have a multi-layer coating for optimal light transmission. Special care must therefore be taken. We therefore advise you to:
-remove any dust or debris from the lenses by blowing on them (or using a soft brush)
-then use the microfibre cloth supplied and rub in a circular motion
Note: the rangefinder is IPX4 waterproof. But it must not be immersed
