Bushnell Pro XM Slope Settings

The Bushnell Pro XM has Slope with Elements. Its listed slope control is Slope switch with lockout. Tournament use is listed as Yes — slope disabled.

Bushnell Rangefinder Slope Guide

Laser • Released 2026

YesHas slope
Slope switch with lockoutSlope control
Yes — slope disabledTournament use
Slope with ElementsDistance type

Does the Bushnell Pro XM have slope?

Yes

Yes. This model provides Slope with Elements for uphill and downhill shots..

Pro XM slope specifications

Slope compensation Yes
Slope system Slope with Elements
Slope control Slope switch with lockout
Tournament use Yes — slope disabled
Display Red/Green OLED
Target confirmation Visual JOLT + vibration
Visual target feedback Yes

How slope works on this model

The Pro XM uses Slope with Elements.

The laser first measures the direct line-of-sight distance. The slope system then uses elevation information to estimate a playing distance.

Uphill shots generally receive a longer adjusted distance than the direct reading; downhill shots generally receive a shorter adjusted distance.

This model’s Elements specification indicates that the compensated result can use additional environmental inputs beyond elevation alone.

Slope control and display behavior

The Pro XM uses a lockable slope control: Slope switch with lockout. This is intended to reduce accidental activation.

With slope enabled, the rangefinder uses elevation information to provide an adjusted playing-distance estimate in addition to the direct laser measurement.

The listed display is Red/Green OLED. The dataset does not publish the exact slope icon or screen layout for this model, so the official manual should be used for the precise indicator.

Visual JOLT + vibration confirms target acquisition; it should not be treated as confirmation that slope is on or off.

Tournament use

The Pro XM is listed as tournament legal when slope compensation is disabled. Confirm the non-slope setting before the first tee.

Slope troubleshooting

Slope-adjusted distance is not appearing

Confirm slope is enabled using Slope switch with lockout, then re-range a target with a clear elevation change.

Slope will not turn off

Return the Pro XM to its non-slope setting using Slope switch with lockout. Confirm the setting before competition.

Adjusted distance changes between readings

Re-acquire the same part of the target. A different aim point or measured angle can change the compensated result even when direct distance changes little.

Not sure which number is adjusted

The listed display is Red/Green OLED, but the exact slope screen layout is not published in the dataset. Use the model manual for the indicator/key.

Using slope correctly

Before competition, check the Slope switch with lockout and confirm the Pro XM is in its non-slope configuration.
During practice, compare direct distance and adjusted distance on obvious uphill and downhill targets so you learn how much the model changes the playing number.
Tournament use is shown here as Yes — slope disabled. The competition’s Local Rules still take priority.
The model is listed as IPX7. Keep the slope/mode control area clean after wet-weather use so switches or buttons remain easy to operate.

Bushnell Pro XM slope FAQ

Does the Bushnell Pro XM have slope?

Yes. It is listed with Slope with Elements.

How is slope controlled on the Bushnell Pro XM?

The published control is Slope switch with lockout.

Is the Bushnell Pro XM tournament legal?

The Pro XM is listed as tournament legal when slope compensation is disabled. Confirm the non-slope setting before the first tee.

What does slope do on the Bushnell Pro XM?

It combines direct laser distance with elevation information to estimate an adjusted playing distance.

Why can adjusted distance differ from direct distance?

Direct distance is the line-of-sight measurement. The adjusted value estimates how the elevation change alters the effective playing distance.

Verify the exact Bushnell tournament setting before competition

Competition and Local Rules take priority. Model revisions can also change controls or indicators. Confirm the exact non-slope configuration on the official Bushnell website or manual before competitive play. Visit Bushnell.