The Bushnell Tour V4 Shift has 5x fixed magnification. A target appears about 5 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Laser • Released 2017
What magnification is the Bushnell Tour V4 Shift?
The Bushnell Tour V4 Shift has 5x fixed magnification. A target appears about 5 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Tour V4 Shift optical specifications
| Magnification | 5x |
|---|---|
| Magnification class | Moderate magnification |
| Objective lens | 20 mm |
| Field of view | 420 ft at 1,000 yd |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Exit pupil | 4 mm |
| Display | LCD |
| Published flag range | 400 yd |
| Published accuracy | 1 yd |
What 5x means on the course
The Tour V4 Shift’s 5x optics sit below the common 6x level, favoring a slightly calmer-looking view over maximum enlargement.
Its 420 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 17 mm, close to the middle of the published values in this dataset.
The published flag-ranging figure is 400 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 20 mm. Objective size is one part of the optical design; coatings, transmission and ambient light also affect the view.
Exit pupil is published at 4 mm. This page uses the published/source value rather than calculating one from other specs.
Eye relief is 17 mm, which is mid-range among the models here with published eye-relief data.
The Tour V4 Shift uses a LCD display. Display readability affects how quickly you can interpret the measurement, but it does not change target enlargement.
Field of view at golf distances
The published field of view is 420 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
At 5x, the view is less visually sensitive to hand movement than a 7x model, which can make scanning and initial flag acquisition easier.
Flag range is listed at 400 yd. That is a laser-acquisition limit/context figure, not an optical magnification figure.
Can you zoom the Tour V4 Shift?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Tour V4 Shift is a fixed 5x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Who is this optical setup best suited to?
Well suited to golfers who prefer an easier-to-steady view and do not need maximum target enlargement.
The relatively wide published field of view also favors faster target finding and scanning.
Bushnell Tour V4 Shift magnification FAQ
What magnification is the Bushnell Tour V4 Shift?
The Bushnell Tour V4 Shift has 5x fixed magnification. A target appears about 5 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Can you zoom the Bushnell Tour V4 Shift?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Tour V4 Shift is a fixed 5x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Is 5x enough magnification for golf?
5x 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 V4 Shift’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 V4 Shift field of view?
The listed field of view is 420 ft at 1,000 yards, which corresponds to about 126 ft of scene width at 300 yards.
What is the Bushnell Tour V4 Shift eye relief?
Eye relief is listed at 17 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.