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The Ranger 1500 Rangender
The Ranger 1500 is an extremely effective anglecompensated laser rangefinder intended for both
archer and rifle shooter. Using the primary HCD
(Horizontal Component Distance) mode, the Ranger
1500 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 1500 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
Range r 1500.
Ranger 1500 Specications
Range Reflective: 10–1500 yards (9–1372 meters)
Range Deer: 10–750 yards (9–686 meters)
Accuracy: + /- 3 yards @ 1000 yards
Maximum Angle Reading: +/- 60 degrees (INC 50)
Measuring Time: < 1 second
Battery Life: 2000 single range minimum
Magnification: 6x
Objective Lens: 22 mm
Eye Relief: 17 mm
Diopter: +/- 3 diopters
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Lanyard
Attachment
Sockets
Measure Button
Adjust
Focus with
Eyecup
Bat ter y
Compartment
Utility Clip
(Attaches to Either Side)
Menu Button
Basic OperatiOn
Install Battery
Open the battery
compartment and
install the CR2
battery included
with the Ranger
1500.
Power Up
Once you install the battery, the Ranger 1500 is in
Ready Condition—the normal power-off condition
when not ranging. To power up the Ranger 1500
from Ready Condition and prepare for ranging, press
and release the Measure button. The HCD or
LOS ranging screen will display. The Ranger
1500 will power down automatically after ten
seconds of non-use.
Focus
Turn the eyecup in or out until image is
sharp.
Batter y
Power Indicator
Remove battery
compartment cover.
Install battery with
positive side facing
outwards.
+
–
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MOde selectiOn
Your Ranger 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 Ranger 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 will then return
to power-up condition.
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.
3. Choose the Brightness Setting.
Mode Selection
Display
Use the Measure
button to tog gle
through each
Mode Selection
option.
Use the Menu
button to activate
the Mode Selection
displays.
Choose Between HCD and LOS
Choose Between Yards and Meters
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ranging
With the Ranger 1500 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.
To exit Mode Selection and save settings, press and hold the
Menu button for four seconds. Settings will also save when
Ranger powers down automatically.
Choose Between One of Three Brightness Settings
No
Reflectivity
Displayed
HCD
SC an
LOS
SC an
The Ranger 1500 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.
scan ranging
With the Ranger 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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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.
ranging MOde explanatiOns
The Ranger 1500 provides two range modes: HCD (Horizontal
Component Distance) and LOS (Line of Sight). Both modes
offer a Scan feature.
Hcd MOde
The Ranger 1500’s 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
Use 525 yard
level ground
drop data to
make shot.
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lOs MOde
The Ranger 1500’s LOS (Line of Sight) mode is intended for
rifle shooters who are using slope correcting ballistic drop
data cards, ballistic cell phone applications, or PDAs with
ballistic programs and who are shooting at distances beyond
500 yards and with slopes greater than 15 degrees. Most
shooters and archers will not need the LOS mode.
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 Range
Incline angle
LOS Mode – Using the INC Number
When in LOS mode, an additional number is displayed below
the yardage number. This number is slope shown in degrees.
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.
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.
Tripod Socket
Loop lanyard through
attachment sockets.
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
1500 is used on a tripod,
the reticle may appear tilted
depending on tripod level.
lanyard
When not using a tripod,
the lanyard provides a
secure way to carry your
rangefinder.
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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 can be expected
to range a large reflective object out to 1500 yards and deersized game out to 750 yards.
Laser Performance Tips
• 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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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.
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