Side note - I ended up going with a Diamondback HD since it didn't have the issue, though which out of the box had issues with HCD (1:1 range return with HCD/LOS in a very steep environment). VORTEX - IMPACT 1000 LASER RANGEFINDER Waterproof O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating for reliable performance in all environments. Featuring angle compensation and an easy-to-use menu, this rangefinder boasts 3 different modes of operation to adapt to virtually any situation. Until then I unfortunately cannot recommend it. Accurate out to 1,000 yards, the Vortex Impact 1000 Rangefinder is a lightweight, no-frills rangefinder. If resolved, this would be a great option. Confirmed this is not an issue on the Diamondback HD. Since three brand new copies had the same issue I don't know if this was just a bad manufacturing run or a design flaw. In some use-cases, such as heavy woods/shade where I hunt, made it impossible to use. Horizontal Component Distance (HCD) mode displays angle-compensated ranging for high. Simply put, the Impact rangefinders combination of excellent and reliable performance at a super economical.

The flashing lines would obscure my view and distract from the intended range target. The Vortex Ranger 1800 Rangefinder is a handy accessory for avid hunters and shooters. Accurate out to 1,000 yards, the Vortex Impact 1000 Rangefinder is a lightweight, no-frills rangefinder. Vortex Impact 1000 rangefinder, Meter & Yards. This was hard to see in a bright retail store, but became an issue in lower light environments when details were critical. (Red in color that looked like circuit board traces) This would light up like a christmas tree if moving from 8 yards to say 30+ yards when a lot of display changes were occurring. When actively ranging using Scan or other anything that would refresh the display, it seems like the it would flash lines from the edge of the display to the displayed setting. Range finder/HCD etc functioned as expected, though there was seemingly a design flaw. Price point was not cheap but was fine given the comparable features and lifetime warranty.īad - Had tried 3 copies and all displayed the same issue. Potential Design Flaw? Good - Light weight, fast range finding, HCD seems to function accurately from what I could tell.

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