Bushnell 6×24 Engage 1700 Laser Rangefinder

This review is on the Bushnell ENGAGE LE1300SBL Laser Rangefinder, which is the NEW version – mine was made in May 2019. If you look elsewhere, or for reviews, you will probably find the Bushnell PRIME LP1300SBL 1300 Laser Rangefinder –which is the older model. I did not find many differences..The optics appear as they claim to my eyes: very bright and very sharp. The LCD information screen is typical: under most situations readable and fine, but in shadowed areas a little hard to see–but usable..The accuracy is significantly better than my 4 YO Leupold TBR Laser Rangefinder (expensive), but that may be to better technology. This rangefinder gives you consistently accurate readings while in the ARC Mode (angle range compensation), which is on the LCD screen just below the line of sight distance, out to the 40 yards I have verified (that I know the angular distance from Stands and the line-of-sight distance. I also checked it against measured targets at 15 yards, 25 yards, 30 yards, 40 yards, 220 yards, and 470 yards (that have been ranged by multiple devices and different people). This range finder was dead on, and never misread the distance as long as the “bulls eye” or “brush” setting was correct–very nice job here. I assume that it will work great out to their “claimed” 600 yards for deer (See Picture Diagram)..It is all black, but dull, excepting the 2 front lenses–I added camo the wrap to the front. It is smaller than other rangefinders I have used, but fits comfortably in your hand–nice job with that. It had only 2 buttons, so once it is setup, it’s fast to use..However, setting it up is an issue. Ditto with the “instructions.”.The only usable instructions were how to attach the lanyard, and the FTC statement. There was NO user manual. The 2 pages of paper had only this information in several languages. The small “user” card was basically an advertisement of features. This must be a sick joke . . ..I found a Bushnell manual online for the older model (Bushnell Prime LP1300SBL) and was able to put together enough information to set up the menus. This PDF Bushnell manual is confusing; poorly organized; and, had images / captions in poor relationships. They really need to have a Technical Writer overhaul their manuals and put some emphasis on “logical and clarity”. . . ..The 2 PRIMARY settings you’ll need to adjust are marked with the Red and Green Boxes in my Picture..If you can manage to get these settings the way you want them, you’ll be good to go for most bow hunting and rifle-hunting situations:.Angle Range Compensation Modes : • Bow Mode • Rifle Mode.Targeting Modes: • BullsEye Mode • Brush Mode.Overall, this was a good purchase. I looked at all of the Rangefinders under $200 (including the Vortex Optics Impact 850–and I really like Vortex optics), and I think I made a good choice. The Optics and Technology is there in this Newer Bushnell Rangefinder, but user-friendly instruction is sorely missing. . . It will be a pleasure to use in the field.______________ If you want to use their Ballistic-table values, the list of calibers is minimal:Bushnell’s list of Popular Caliber & Load Combinations:Federal Cartridge.224 dia. 22-250 Rem, 55 gr. Bear Claw at 3600 fps GFederal Cartridge.224 dia. 22-250 Rem, 60 gr. Partition at 3500 fps FRemington Arms .224 dia. 22-250 Remington Arms , 50 gr. V-Max at 3725 FPS HRemington Arms .224 dia. 22-250 Remington Arms , 55 gr. PSP at 3680 FPS GWinchester .224 dia. 22-250 Rem, 55 gr. Ballistic Silvertip at 3680 FPS HWinchester .224 dia. 22-250 Rem, 55 gr. PSP at 3680 FPS GFederal Cartridge .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. Ballistic Tip at 3060 fps FFederal Cartridge .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. Partition at 3000 fps FRemington Arms .277 dia. 270 Win, 140 gr. PSPCL Ultra at 2925 FPS ERemington Arms .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. SPCL at 2850 FPS DWinchester .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. Partition Gold at 2930 FPS EWinchester .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. PP-Plus at 2950 FPS EFederal Cartridge .308 dia. 30-06 Spring, 180 gr. AccuBond at 2700 FPS DFederal Cartridge .308 dia. 30-06 Spring, 180 gr. Bear Claw at 2700 FPS DRemington Arms .308 dia. 30-06 Springfield, 180 gr. A-Frame at 2700 FPS DRemington Arms .308 dia. 30-06 Springfield, 180 gr. BRPT at 2700 FPS DWinchester .308 dia. 30-06 Sprg, 180 gr. FailSafe at 2700 FPS DWinchester .308 dia. 30-06 Sprg, 180 gr. Partition Gold at 2750 FPS DFederal Cartridge.308 dia. 300 WSM, 180 gr. AccuBond at 2960 fps FFederal Cartridge.308 dia. 300 WSM, 180 gr. Bear Claw at 3025 fps FWinchester .308 dia. 300 WSM, 180 gr. Ballistic Silver Tip at 3010 FPS FWinchester .308 dia. 300 WSM, 180 gr. Fail Safe at 2970 FPS FRemington Arms .308 dia. 300 R.S.A.U.M., 180 gr. PSPCL Ultra at 2960 FPS ERemington Arms .308 dia. 300 Wby Mag, 180 gr. PSPCL at 3120 FPS F

Holdover/under values are incorrect. For example: group D for a .308 at 670 yds with a +5 incline shows a holdover of about 28″ when it should be about 160″. Returned one rangefinder and the replacement did the same thing.

There are NO online instructions for use, so my husband can not get the full benefit of use for this product. Simple use worked well, but could be better if had in detail instructions

easy to use

Super excited to get this. Bushnell is a great brand However apron receiving it. The optic is nice to look through. But good luck reading any of the display. I was looking at a white wall in my house and still could not read or see the yardage or any other of the displays. I had to read the box in the hopes of seeing what was supposed to be where The best way to describe it. It’s like trying to read black on black I have 20/20 vision.