Comments on: Bushnell 5×20 Golf Scope Rangefinder

By: Cecil Logan

Cecil Logan — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:06:28 +0000

product not as accurate as I expcted…takes time to locate target and then have to do a fair amount of estimating of the distance…for the money still better than totally gussesing the distance
Rating: 2 / 5

By: J. Murphrey

J. Murphrey — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:13:38 +0000

Don’t waste your money. I thought at best this gadget might give me an estimated yardage and at worst would not give any reliable data. The result was the latter.

The range is based on the green flag pole being a standard height for all greens and courses. This does not appear to be the case. In order to get a reading you must be dead because it is so sensitive to movement.

The optics are clear and bright. I left it in a golf cart after a round and it was not turned in. I thought so little of it that I figured anyone who keeps it, deserves it.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: M. S. Ulven

M. S. Ulven — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:54:04 +0000

I really wanted to like this golf gadget. However, it is almost impossible to hold the rangefinder still enough to accurately see the distance readings. When I did make extensive effort to hold it motionless, the readings still were not accurate when compared to the distances noted on the course.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: N. Thorell

N. Thorell — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:59:59 +0000

I am 50 and have trouble keeping it stable. The combination of large magnification, small weight and tiny dimensions make it hard to hold in a steady position that allows accurate readings.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: KRASSEL

KRASSEL — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:06:49 +0000

Very lightweight and compact. Also very fast to use. No battery’s to go dead and no waiting for warmup. They have this advertised as a “laser” range finder but it is not. It uses the old tryed and true “line” method, such as is seen in very high quality rifle scopes. I have found it to be very accurate out to 200 yds. You place the base line at the hooves of the animal and read the line that is at the top of the animals body..that gives the range. Slight adjustments must be made for differant animals, deer are shorter than elk. But one trip to the rifle range will make this very easy to do. I have found it to be much quicker to use than a laser type and it is not affected by rain and snow. Also I don’t have to remove my gloves to use it. No battery’s to worry about, it weighs almost nothing and fits in any pocket. If you want a range finder that really works well and is easy and fast to use this is the ticket. I bought 3 more for xmas gifts for my hunting partners. Can’t recommend it high enough.
Rating: 5 / 5