The Bushnell Pro 1M Slope has 7x fixed magnification. A target appears about 7 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Laser • Released 2011
What magnification is the Bushnell Pro 1M Slope?
The Bushnell Pro 1M Slope has 7x fixed magnification. A target appears about 7 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Pro 1M Slope optical specifications
| Magnification | 7x |
|---|---|
| Magnification class | High magnification |
| Objective lens | 26 mm |
| Field of view | 340 ft at 1,000 yd |
| Eye relief | 19 mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.7 mm |
| Display | Vivid Display Technology |
| Published flag range | 500 yd |
| Published accuracy | 1 yd |
What 7x means on the course
The Pro 1M Slope is a high-magnification model at 7x, prioritizing a larger-looking distant target.
Its 340 ft-at-1,000-yd field of view sits near the middle of the published FOV values in this dataset.
Eye relief is 19 mm, close to the middle of the published values in this dataset.
The published flag-ranging figure is 500 yd, so the optical system is paired with flag acquisition intended for that distance range.
Published ranging accuracy is 1 yd where that figure is expressed numerically; this is separate from magnification.
How large does the target appear?
These are approximate angular-size comparisons to help visualize magnification. They are not laser-range or accuracy claims.
How its magnification compares
This comparison is only against the models in this rangefinder dataset; it is not an industry-wide ranking.
Lens, eye relief and display
The objective lens diameter is 26 mm. Objective size is one part of the optical design; coatings, transmission and ambient light also affect the view.
Exit pupil is published at 3.7 mm. This page uses the published/source value rather than calculating one from other specs.
Eye relief is 19 mm, which is mid-range among the models here with published eye-relief data.
The Pro 1M Slope uses Bushnell-style Vivid Display Technology, a display system intended to improve readout visibility against changing backgrounds without altering optical power.
Field of view at golf distances
The published field of view is 340 ft at 1,000 yd, near the middle of the published values in this dataset. The same angular view spans approximately:
These widths are proportional conversions from the published field-of-view specification.
Steadiness, scan mode and target lock
At 7x, the flag looks larger, but normal hand movement is also more visible. A two-handed grip or braced stance can make target acquisition easier.
Flag range is listed at 500 yd. That is a laser-acquisition limit/context figure, not an optical magnification figure.
Can you zoom the Pro 1M Slope?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Pro 1M Slope is a fixed 7x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Who is this optical setup best suited to?
Best for golfers who value a large-looking flag at longer distances and can keep a high-power view steady.
Bushnell Pro 1M Slope magnification FAQ
What magnification is the Bushnell Pro 1M Slope?
The Bushnell Pro 1M Slope has 7x fixed magnification. A target appears about 7 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Can you zoom the Bushnell Pro 1M Slope?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Pro 1M Slope is a fixed 7x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Is 7x enough magnification for golf?
7x provides meaningful target enlargement. More magnification is not automatically better because it also makes normal hand movement more visible.
Does magnification change the Bushnell Pro 1M Slope’s laser accuracy?
No. Magnification changes how large the target looks through the optic. It can make aiming easier, but it does not itself change the laser’s published ranging accuracy.
What is the Bushnell Pro 1M Slope field of view?
The listed field of view is 340 ft at 1,000 yards, which corresponds to about 102 ft of scene width at 300 yards.
What is the Bushnell Pro 1M Slope eye relief?
Eye relief is listed at 19 mm. That is the approximate distance behind the eyepiece from which the intended field of view can be seen.
Optical specifications can differ between similarly named models or generations. Confirm the exact model on the official Bushnell website or manual. Visit Bushnell.