RANGER
LASER RANGEFINDER
PRODUCT MANUAL
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Reflective Range 10-1300 yd. (9-1189m)
Deer Range 10-600 yd. (9-549m)
Accuracy + / - 3 yd. @ 1000 yd.
Max Angle Reading + / - 60° (INC 50)
SPECIFICATIONS
Magnification 6x
Objective Lens Dia. 22mm
Field of View Linear 315 ft/1000 yd.
Angular 6°
Eye Relief 17mm
Operating Temperature 14° to 131°F (–10° to 55°C)
Diopter +/- 3 diopters
3.9" / 99mm
1.3" /
22mm
Images in this manual may va ry from actual product.
3" /
76.2mm
The Ranger® 1300 Rangefinder
The Ranger® 1300 is an extremely effective anglecompensated laser rangefinder intended for both archer
and rifle shooter. Using the primary HCD (Horizontal
Component Distance) mode, the Ranger® 1300 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
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
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1300 also provides LOS (Line of Sight) mode
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1300.
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The Ranger® 1300 Rangefinder
Menu Button
Measure Button
Utility Clip
(Attaches to Either Side)
Battery
Compartment
Adjust Focus
with Eyecup
Lanyard
Attachment
Sockets
Battery Installation
Open the battery compartment
and install the CR2 battery
included with the Ranger®.
Powering On/Off
Once the battery is installed,
the Ranger® 1300 is in Ready
Condition—the normal power-off
condition when not ranging. To
power up the Ranger® 1300 from
Ready Condition and prepare for
ranging, press and release the
Measure button. The HCD or LOS
ranging screen will display. The
Ranger® 1300 will power down
automatically after ten seconds
of non-use.
Focus
Turn the eyecup in or out until
image is sharp.
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Remove
battery
compartment
cover.
Install battery with positive
side facing outwards.
Battery
Power Indicator
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Mode Selection
Your Ranger® 1300 is factory
set to the angle compensating
HCD mode, yards, and medium
brightness. For most users, these
are the preferred settings.
To change modes, after the
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Ranger
1300 is powered up
activate the Mode Selection by
pressing and holding the Menu
button for at least four seconds.
Once the Mode Selection screen
displays, release the button.
As you progress through Mode
Selection, you may exit at any
time and save your settings by
pressing and holding the Menu
button for at least four seconds—
the Ranger
return to power-up condition.
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1300 will then
Mode Selection
Display
Use the Menu button
to activate the Mode
Selection displays.
Use the
Measure
button
to toggle
through
each Mode
Selection
option.
Set and Save Mode Selections in 3 Steps
1. Choose between the HCD
and LOS Modes.
After activating the
Mode Selection, press
the Measure button to
toggle between the HCD
and LOS displays. Press
the Menu button to save
your desired choice and
move to the Yards/Meters
selection screen.
2. Choose between Yards
and Meters Display. Press
the Measure button to
toggle between the Yards
and Meters display. Press
the Menu button to save
your desired choice and
move to the Brightness
selection screen.
Choose Between HCD and LOS
Choose Between Yards and Meters
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3. Choose the Brightness Setting. The Ranger® 1300
provides three illumination settings. Press the Measure
button to toggle through the three Brightness settings.
Press the Menu button to save your desired setting and
move back to HCD/LOS selection screen.
Choose Between One of Three Brightness Settings
To exit Mode Selection and save settings, press and hold
the Menu button for four seconds. Settings will also save
when Ranger
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1300 powers down automatically.
Ranging
With the Ranger® 1300 powered up, position the crosshair
on the target object and press and release the Measure button
to get the distance measurement. If the laser is not able
to range due to the reflectivity of the target, you will see a
display similar to that shown here. To range a new target,
simply re-aim and press the Measure button again.
No Range Returned HCD Scan LOS Scan
Scan Ranging
With the Ranger® 1300 powered up, activate Scan Ranging
by pressing and holding the Measure button down. A blinking
“S” will appear in the lower left corner.
Keeping the button depressed will continuously measure
distance as you pan the crosshair back and forth across target
objects. Releasing the Measure button will return laser to the
Power Up Condition.
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Ranging Mode Explanations
The Ranger® 1300 provides two range modes: HCD
(Horizontal Component Distance) and LOS (Line of Sight).
Both modes offer a Scan feature.
HCD Mode
The Ranger® 1300 HCD range display is intended to be
the primary mode—used for most all rifle and archery
shooting conditions. The yardage number displayed is the
critical horizontal component distance.
500 Yard Line of Sight
Horizontal Component Distance
385 Yards
Using the HCD Mode
Use the HCD range 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 with moderate
slopes (15 to 30 degrees).
• For all archery shooting.
NOTE: See page 13 for method of reading slope degree in
LOS mode.
The displayed HCD yardage number
is corrected for shot angle and needs
no extra user input; shooters simply
use the appropriate level ground
bullet drop and wind adjustment
for the range displayed and shoot.
Archers use the appropriate level
ground sight pin for the range
displayed and shoot.
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Use 525 yard level ground
drop data to make shot.
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LOS Mode
The Ranger® 1300 LOS (Line of Sight) mode is intended
for rifle shooters who are using slope correcting ballistic
drop data cards, ballistic cell phone applications, or other
devices with ballistic programs and who are shooting at
distances beyond 500 yards and with slopes greater than
15 degrees.
The range number displayed in LOS mode is the actual
line of sight range with no ballistic correction for slope.
Most of the commonly used ballistic devices can provide
independent slope correction for bullet drop data and
require actual line of sight range input. Using the LOS
range when calculating bullet wind drifts under these
steep slope/long range conditions will provide a higher
degree of accuracy than using 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.
LOS Mode – Using the Incline Number
When in LOS mode, an additional number is displayed below
the yardage number. This number is slope shown in degrees.
LOS Range
Incline angle
The slope incline number can be used with drop charts
or field cards to calculate precise bullet drops in
mountainous terrain.
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Scan Feature
The Scan feature can be used to range moving targets
or help range smaller targets on uniform backgrounds in
either HCD or LOS modes. Once powered up, press and
hold the Measure button and scan laser back and forth,
watching for changes in the yardage number as crosshairs
move across the target object. A blinking “S” display
indicates Scan Ranging is activated.
Scanning to get range:
Scan back and forth, watching for yardage
number to display or change.
Tripod Use for Ranging
Using a tripod to steady the
rangefinder will increase your
ability to range small targets at
longer distances. If the Ranger®
1300 is used on a tripod,
the reticle may appear tilted
depending on tripod level.
Tripod Socket
Lanyard
When not using a tripod, the
lanyard provides a secure way to
carry your rangefinder.
Loop lanyard through
attachment sockets.
Maintenance
• Use lens brush to remove dust or grit from lenses.
• Use a clean lens cloth or tissue to remove smudges or
smears from lenses.
• Store rangefinder in a dry location away from direct sunlight.
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Rangefinding Tips
Laser rangefinders work by emitting a brief pulse of light aimed at a
target object. Distance is determined by the amount of time taken
for the light to emit and return to the laser’s internal receiver. A
laser’s ability to read range can be affected by many things—mostly
relating to the target objects. Under ideal conditions, the Ranger
1300 can be expected to range a large reflective object out to
1300 yards and deer-sized game out to 600 yards.
• Light colors will usually reflect the laser pulse better than
dark ones. An exception would be snow, which can be difficult
to range.
• Shiny, 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 performance
compared to ranging while under bright sunny conditions.
• Solid objects, such as rock piles, will reflect the laser pulse
better than less dense items such as bushes.
• Flat surfaces perpendicular to the laser pulse will reflect better
than curved surfaces or surfaces angled in relation to laser pulse.
• Ranging over water can sometimes cause false reflections
and readings.
• At longer distances, larger objects will be easier to range than
small objects.
• If you are having difficulty ranging an animal or object, try ranging
a different nearby object or use the Scan feature to pan back and
forth while watching for changes in range number.
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FCC Requirements
The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or
unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Laser Safety and Precautions
Do not stare into beam or view directly without laser eye
protection. Staring continuously into beam for prolonged
periods of time could cause harm to your eyes. If used
properly, this device is safe for your eyes and laser eye
protection is not needed.
• Use the correct battery (CR2) and proper battery
orientation.
• Do not look at sun.
• Do not activate Menu or Measure buttons while aiming
at eye or looking into objective lens.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not allow children to play with unit.
AVOID EXPOSURE LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE
LASER RADIATION AVOID EYE EXPOSURE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH IEC 60825-1:2014-05 Ed.3.0 AND IEC 60825-1:2007-03 Ed.2.0
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J PARTS 1040.10 AND 1040.11
EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO.50 DATED JUNE 24, 2007.
Sheltered Wings, Inc. One Vortex Drive, Barneveld, Wl 53507 August 2017
CAUTION - Use of controls, adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
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