Bushnell Cabelas VLR II User Manual

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Literature #: 98-1258/07-08

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Your CABELA’S VLR II by BUSHNELL® is a precision 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 instrument. To ensure optimal

performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using your Cabela’s VLR II.

The Cabela’s VLR II by Bushnell features ARC (Angle Range Compensation) which compensates for

extreme up and down angle, providing bow-hunters true distance range from 5-99 yards. The vertical

unit is small enough to fit in your hand and in a shirt pocket and delivers instantaneous distance readings

from 5 yard minimum all the way to 999 yards on reflective objects (300 yards on deer sized animals

and 600 yards to trees) with extreme +/- One yard accuracy.

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HOW IT WORKS

The Cabela’s VLR II by Bushnell emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The 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 VLR II 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 999 yards /

914 meters. Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances depending on the reflective

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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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GETTING STARTED

INSERTING THE BATTERY

Remove the battery cap with a coin by rotating the cap counter clockwise and insert a 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.

Low Battery Indicator: If the “ ” is displayed within the in-view readout, this means “low battery” or

battery charge is getting low and the 3-volt lithium battery should be replaced.

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