Nikon COOLSHOT Rangefinder Review

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The Nikon COOLSHOT is a bit of a sleeper in the laser rangefinder market. The price is better than other rangefinders with similar features and the performance is really solid. It gets our vote for best value in a golf rangefinder.

Although the ratings are slightly lower than the Bushnell Tour V3, they are still really strong. The overwhelming majority of user comments were positive, with accuracy, ease of use, size & weight, clarity and quality being the most common themes. Honestly, unless you’re looking for bells and whistles, there’s not much more you can ask of a golf rangefinder.

The only negative that we noted was that the white housing had a tendency to get dirty.

• Compact, lightweight, ergonomic design.
• First Target Priority algorithm displays the range to the nearest target among the multiple results obtained. You can then exactly measure the distance to the flagstick, instead of a background object.
• 8 second scan mode makes targeting easier even with slight movement
• High quality 6x monocular with multilayer coating for bright clear images.
• Targeting range from 10 – 600 yards.
• Long eye relief for glasses wearers.
• Wide field of view (7.5 degrees).
• Rainproof

Nikon COOLSHOT
Slope	No
Vibration	n
Size (Width x Height x Depth)	2.8 in. x 1.5 in. x 4.4 in.
Weight	5.9 oz.
Battery	CR-2 Lithium
Battery Life	N/A
Display	LED
Rainproof	Yes
Magnification	6x
Maximum Range	600
Minimum Range	11
Notes	*This model is legal under the USGA local rule, but the COOLSHOT AS has Slope and is not legal for tournament play.
USGA Compliant (local rule)	Yes*
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