Nikon 8377 Riflehunter 1000 Rangefinder

Nikon 8377 Riflehunter 1000 Rangefinder Review

Nikon 8377 Riflehunter 1000 Rangefinder Feature

• Rifle hunting range finder with ocular contrast that adjusts to light conditions automatically
• Tru-Target mode allows user to choose between two settings, First Target Priority or Distant Target Priority modes
• Features Nikon?s all-new Active Brightness Control Viewfinder, innovative technology allowing fast reads
• Advanced ID Technology calculates for various incline or decline shooting angles, up to ±89-degrees of angle
• Includes 28% larger ocular and 23% wider field of view compared to prior models for fast target acquisition

Advanced ocular technology automatically adjusts contrast settings to suit the light conditions.

Nikon's proven line of rangefinders gets an added boost with the RifleHunter 1000. This fast, accurate rangefinder features Nikon's new Active Brightness Control Viewfinder, an innovative technology allowing fast reads against virtually any background during the toughest lighting conditions.

In brighter conditions, the rangefinder will display the newly-designed LCD, which provides suitable contrast and readability against a variety of backgrounds, together with enhanced light transmission. In darker conditions, the rangefinder automatically turns on the orange LED illumination to the liquid crystal characters for optimum visibility, adjusting brightness as needed for appropriate contrast.

A 28% larger ocular and 23% wider field of view from prior models allows you to quickly find your target, while a clean, uncluttered display shows range out to 1,000 yards. The field-proven ID technology calculates for any shot angle up to �89 degrees. Nikon's Tru-Target mode allows the user to choose between two settings, First Target Priority or Distant Target Priority modes. First Target mode makes ranging lone animals in unobstructed situations a snap--the rangefinder measures the distance to the first target hit by the laser, even small twigs, while Distant Target mode is designed for situations where ranging animals through brush or other impediments is necessary.

The rangefinder additionally boasts Nikon's legendary multicoated optics, water- and fog-proof rugged durability, and pocket-sized portability.

A 28% larger ocular and 23% wider field of view compared to prior models allows fast target acquisition.

Specifications

• Five- to 100-yard measurement range
• 0.1-yard increment reading
• 0.1-increment reading in ID mode
• m/YD viewfinder display
• 6X magnification
• 7.5 (real) and 43 (apparent) angular field of view
• 18.3-millimeter eye relief
• 21-millimeter objective diameter
• 3.5-millimeter exit pupil
• �4 diopter adjustment
• Measures 2.9 by 1.6 by 4.6 inches (W x H x D)
• 6.9-ounce weight

Nikon’s proven line of rangefinders grows even stronger for 2010 with the introduction of the all-new RifleHunter 1000. This rangefinding wonder features Nikon’s new Active Brightness Control Viewfinder, a revolutionary technology allowing fast reads against virtually any background during the toughest lighting conditions. This technology automatically selects either a grey LCD display for lighter conditions and backgrounds or a unique, bright orange LED display for darker conditions. A 28% larger ocular and a 21% wider field of view from prior models, allows you to quickly find your target. The clean, uncluttered display shows you the range out to a very long 1000 yards. The field proven ID technology compensates for any shot angle up to + or – 89 degrees. Nikon’s Tru-Target mode option allows the user to choose between two settings: First Target Priority or Distant Target Priority modes.