Bushnell Engage Hunting 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 G Federal Cartridge.224 dia. 22-250 Rem, 60 gr. Partition at 3500 fps F Remington Arms .224 dia. 22-250 Remington Arms , 50 gr. V-Max at 3725 FPS H Remington Arms .224 dia. 22-250 Remington Arms , 55 gr. PSP at 3680 FPS G Winchester .224 dia. 22-250 Rem, 55 gr. Ballistic Silvertip at 3680 FPS H Winchester .224 dia. 22-250 Rem, 55 gr. PSP at 3680 FPS G Federal Cartridge .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. Ballistic Tip at 3060 fps F Federal Cartridge .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. Partition at 3000 fps F Remington Arms .277 dia. 270 Win, 140 gr. PSPCL Ultra at 2925 FPS E Remington Arms .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. SPCL at 2850 FPS D Winchester .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. Partition Gold at 2930 FPS E Winchester .277 dia. 270 Win, 150 gr. PP-Plus at 2950 FPS E Federal Cartridge .308 dia. 30-06 Spring, 180 gr. AccuBond at 2700 FPS D Federal Cartridge .308 dia. 30-06 Spring, 180 gr. Bear Claw at 2700 FPS D Remington Arms .308 dia. 30-06 Springfield, 180 gr. A-Frame at 2700 FPS D Remington Arms .308 dia. 30-06 Springfield, 180 gr. BRPT at 2700 FPS D Winchester .308 dia. 30-06 Sprg, 180 gr. FailSafe at 2700 FPS D Winchester .308 dia. 30-06 Sprg, 180 gr. Partition Gold at 2750 FPS D Federal Cartridge.308 dia. 300 WSM, 180 gr. AccuBond at 2960 fps F Federal Cartridge.308 dia. 300 WSM, 180 gr. Bear Claw at 3025 fps F Winchester .308 dia. 300 WSM, 180 gr. Ballistic Silver Tip at 3010 FPS F Winchester .308 dia. 300 WSM, 180 gr. Fail Safe at 2970 FPS F Remington Arms .308 dia. 300 R.S.A.U.M., 180 gr. PSPCL Ultra at 2960 FPS E Remington Arms .308 dia. 300 Wby Mag, 180 gr. PSPCL at 3120 FPS F

I wish I had taken the plunge years ago! This thing is amazing! The optics are crisp and clear, the information easy to read in all light conditions. Push one button to turn it on, sight on something, push and release the power button to get your reading. Press the other button to reset for another target. It doesn't get any easier to use. It's feather light, and fits perfectly in the inlcuded pouch. I have used it at both 20F and 60F and not noticed any issues with the optics. Definitely worth the money.

Easy to use. Seems spot on. Has helped with setting up a range for a friend as well reducing the work for a few projects.

I love the extra magnification over my old 4x. However this thing is very reflection sensitive. For archery shots I’ll range a tree 3 times and it will give me 3 different distances (give or take a couple yards) with same aim point. It won’t do a thing in the rain. Most folks probably aren’t bow hunting in thunderstorms but I never had much sense. Other than that at longer distances it does well. Farthest I’ve gotten a reading in KY with our humidity was 1200 yds. My 1200 rangefinder never went past 800yds here. The ARC angle feature is great. The brush feature is difficult to get readings you trust, I just don’t mess with it. It’s a rangefinder not a miracle worker.

Love this range finder, i take it too the woods with me and unlike other rangefinders I’ve had before this one doesn’t get false reading when in thick brush or woods. I can still see through it when it is hitting dark hours. Love this product! Great value for the price, it’s also not too big and easy to tote around.

Used to range targets and was AccuWeather. Used on one hunting trip for antelope so far and it proved reliable.

Works good

Compact, rugged, accurate.

Very easy to use and carry. It seems accurate to distances I already know. This is a great product for the price.

Macht was es soll bis 1500m. 👌

I would recommend for the price. Accurate out to 700 meters in my experience with it.

Facile da usare e leggero. Confrontato con altri strumenti e i dati coincidono. Fino a 800 metri è affidabile

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