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Bushnell Yardage Pro 600 Compact

April 06, 2004

Features:

Measurement accuracy: +/- 1 (yards) Note, distance reading in odd and even digits.
Maximum distance for highly reflective targets: 999 (yards).
Maximum distance for non-reflective targets: 600 (yards).
Minimum distance for target: 18 yards approximately.
Multiple target positions for non-reflective targets: Yes.
Target quality indicator: Yes, on the see through display.
Low battery indicator: Yes, on the see through display.
Laser Type: Class 1 active laser
Size: 4.75" w x 3.5" d x 2.25" h, 121 w x 89 d x 57 mm h.
Weight: 9.5 ozs. (269 grams).
Magnification: 4x monocular sighting.
Targeting modes: 4, Rain: Permits distance measurement in inclement weather, ZipThru: Enables distance measurement to a target through foreground clutter like brush and branches Scan: Provides continuous distance measurements as multiple targets in field
Display: Through-the-Lens liquid crystal display, LCD, fully coated. No automatic shutoff. No backlite for low light operation.
Inaudible operation: Yes.
Distance Readout: Both yards and meters selectable by holding down button.
Automatic shut-off, battery saver: Yes, (after 40 seconds).
Power source: 1 each 9 volt alkaline battery.
Waterproof: No, water resistant.
Color: Black.
Warranty: 1 year.
Model Number: 20-0600.
Case: Rubber armor over aluminum body.
Comes with: Padded carry case, operation manual and neck strap.
Shock Resistant: Yes.
Field of View (FOV): Unknown at this time, if you have this info please email us at .
Objective Diameter (mm): 30 mm.
Exit Pupil diameter (mm:) Unknown at this time, if you have this info please email us at .
Eye Relief (mm): 11 mm.
Laser Beam Divergence: Unknown at this time, if you have this info please email us at .
Tripod Mount: No

Other Information

This unit was released in April 1998. I have tested this compact model out to 600 yards on buildings and trees with no problems on a clear day. Deer and other animals to 500 yards. Uses 9 volt alkaline battery accessed with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

If you have any user comments or info that is not listed, please email us at . Thanks!

The Good .... This unit is small, light, and has a good ranging distance. Both the 'ranging' and 'mode' buttons are on the right side for one handed operation

The Bad .... (1) No place on unit to attach a neck strap. There is a neck strap which attaches to the neoprene case, which must then be attached to the rangefinder. This makes for an awkward setup when you hang it around your neck and the case sticks out. Hopefully, one of you guys who like to tinker will figure out a way to attach a neck strap. Let me know if anyone succeeds. Update on strap attachment. Several users have e-mailed me and said Bushnell now has a smaller case that has attachments for a neck strap. If you already own one of these rangefinders, call Bushnell and ask for the new case with strap attachments.

(2) The case has Velcro to hold it shut. Very noisy, so if you take it out, make sure not to spook game. You could remove the Velcro and install another type of closure that isn't so noisy.

(3) Only 4X magnification, so you really can't glass effectively with this unit. You still will need a pair of binos.

User Comments

It only has a single eyepiece that is fixed focus (like a rifle scope). I really like mine; my daughter and I use it when we shoot 3D courses. We are relatively new to 3D, so it has saved a lot of money and frustration from lost arrows. We have gotten much better at range estimation by guessing, and then double checking with the Bushnell. It is compact, light, quick, and silent. I would have to recommend it to you very highly. Some people like to put people down for using them, but I can't tell you how much better my range estimation has gotten due to my rangefinder. We are using it less and less; only when we are really unsure of distance. I hoped I have been of some help to you. Good luck and shoot straight ... Leon

Yes the compact 600 or any other Bushnell model is better for archery than the compact 800 because the compact 800 only reads even numbers, so you can be off as much as 3 or 4 yards. The compact 600, YP400, and YP1000 give you 1/2 yard capability (just step forward and back to see the number change, in between is the exact yard. Can't do this with the 800 compact. Condor Joe

I have been using the rangefinder for about a year now and love it! It is quick, easy to use and dependable. In my opinion better than the new 800 compact out now. I can just see through the 600 better. Bowslayer

One thing about the 800, the eye piece has more magnification, which can a) make it harder for you to see things through it in marginal light (due to the exit pupil), and b) can make it harder to find things up close due to the higher magnification. My vote goes to the 600. Matt

Pricing Information

Best price .... No prices found as of 8/8/03. Item is no longer offered by dealers. Note .... Please check current pricing and availability.

Manufacturer Information

http://www.bushnell.com/productinfo/rangefinders/hunting.html