The Bushnell Tour Z6 JOLT has 6x fixed magnification. A target appears about 6 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Laser • Released 2013
What magnification is the Bushnell Tour Z6 JOLT?
The Bushnell Tour Z6 JOLT has 6x fixed magnification. A target appears about 6 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Tour Z6 JOLT optical specifications
| Magnification | 6x |
|---|---|
| Magnification class | Typical golf rangefinder magnification |
| Objective lens | 21 mm |
| Field of view | 393 ft at 1,000 yd |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.5 mm |
| Display | Vivid Display Technology |
| Published flag range | 450 yd |
| Published accuracy | 0.5 yd |
What 6x means on the course
The Tour Z6 JOLT uses 6x optics, the most common fixed magnification in this rangefinder set.
Its 393 ft-at-1,000-yd field of view is relatively wide among models with published FOV data, which can help you find the flag without excessive panning.
Eye relief is 16 mm, close to the middle of the published values in this dataset.
The published flag-ranging figure is 450 yd, so the optical system is paired with flag acquisition intended for that distance range.
Published ranging accuracy is 0.5 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 21 mm. Objective size is one part of the optical design; coatings, transmission and ambient light also affect the view.
Exit pupil is published at 3.5 mm. This page uses the published/source value rather than calculating one from other specs.
Eye relief is 16 mm, which is mid-range among the models here with published eye-relief data.
The Tour Z6 JOLT 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 393 ft at 1,000 yd, relatively wide 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
6x gives substantial enlargement without the extra shake sensitivity of the highest-magnification models.
Flag range is listed at 450 yd. That is a laser-acquisition limit/context figure, not an optical magnification figure.
Can you zoom the Tour Z6 JOLT?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Tour Z6 JOLT is a fixed 6x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Who is this optical setup best suited to?
A strong all-round optical setup for golfers who want useful enlargement without moving into very high magnification.
The relatively wide published field of view also favors faster target finding and scanning.
Bushnell Tour Z6 JOLT magnification FAQ
What magnification is the Bushnell Tour Z6 JOLT?
The Bushnell Tour Z6 JOLT has 6x fixed magnification. A target appears about 6 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Can you zoom the Bushnell Tour Z6 JOLT?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Tour Z6 JOLT is a fixed 6x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Is 6x enough magnification for golf?
6x provides meaningful target enlargement. More magnification is not automatically better because it also makes normal hand movement more visible.
Does magnification change the Bushnell Tour Z6 JOLT’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 Tour Z6 JOLT field of view?
The listed field of view is 393 ft at 1,000 yards, which corresponds to about 118 ft of scene width at 300 yards.
What is the Bushnell Tour Z6 JOLT eye relief?
Eye relief is listed at 16 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.