set to read the distance in feet, yards, or meters. To change the setting, press the “mode” button (the button farthest from the eye of the user) once. This causes the measurement indicator to begin blinking. After that, the “set” button (center button) is pressed, which toggles you through the three measurement settings. Once your choice is displayed and blinking, the “mode” button is pressed again to lock the setting in place. Once you have made your measurement choice, essentially there is no need to ever touch those buttons again. It is as simple as that … and I like “simple” when it comes to tools designed for use in the fi eld. THE BUILT-IN FEATURES
As mentioned earlier, the Weaver rangefi nder is a “no-
frills” unit. The features included are only those of common sense, like a battery life indicator that shows up on the screen whenever the unit is activated. A single CR-2 lithium 3-volt battery powers the unit, and this battery is included with the purchase. And in order to save on battery life, after 10 seconds of no activity the rangefi nder automatically pow- ers itself down. The adjustable eyepiece allows the user to precisely adjust the image for the best clarity. The lenses are multicoated in order to provide bright, clear images. A soft black fabric case also is included … and thank goodness! When I was using the rangefi nder in the inclement weather of Canada, I found it to be totally waterproof. A LAST WORD
If you are looking for a lot of complicated features and
pressed, this turns on the unit. Once activated, the user places the built-in crosshairs on the selected target, followed by pressing the activation button once more. Immediately a set of progressive rising bars appears on the screen. This is simply an indicator telling the user that the unit is calculat- ing the distance. Within a matter of only a second or two the exact measured distance appears on the top of the viewing screen. The remaining two buttons are used to program the unit to the user’s preferred mode of measurement. It can be
options, including lots of buttons to fi dget with, or a built- in conversion calculator for steep angle shooting, this unit probably isn’t the one for you. On the other hand, if you are looking for a rangefi nder that is extremely easy and simple to use, and works and functions amazingly well, I believe this new Weaver would be the perfect choice for you. I was continually amazed at how well it was able to lock onto its targets. I’ve tested and tried a lot of rangefi nders, many of which carry price tags much higher than this one, and none has performed its duties better. I found the consistency of the readings was always good and, possibly best of all, once you have the unit programmed for your preferred unit of measurement – from then on out you have only one button to contend with.
General Specifi cations
Marketed under the name: Weaver and/or Buck Commander
Power and Objective: 8x28mm Size:
Detection Range:
3.5 mm 14 mm China
4½ " x 3⅝ " x 1¾ " 10 to 1,000 yards
Field of View at 1,000 yards: 236 yards Exit Pupil: Eye Relief: Made in: Price:
The Weaver 8x28mm rangefi nder is powered by a single CR-2 battery.
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MSRP $375.00 (likely to carry lower prices at retail outlets)
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