The Bushnell Medalist rangefinder combines a 1000-yard published maximum range with 4× magnification and a published accuracy of ±1 yd. The published flag range is 300 yards, equal to 30% of the total ranging claim. Derived comparison data works out to 111.1 yd of range per ounce, 11/100 portability efficiency and 16/100 range efficiency.
Golf rangefinder specifications
Bushnell · Medalist · Laser
Year: 2008Max range: 1000 ydMagnification: 4×Accuracy: ±1 ydWeight: 9 oz
9 ozWeight
Rangefinder benchmarks
How this model compares
Benchmarks compare this rangefinder with the other dense-spec models in this database.
Maximum range
Near average
1000 yd
Weight
Below average
9 oz
Magnification
Below average
4×
Portability efficiency
Below average
11/100
At a glance
Rangefinder profile
Slope compensationNo
GPSNo
StabilizationNo
Cart magnetNo
RechargeableNo
Weather ratingNot published
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Bushnell |
|---|---|
| Model | Medalist |
| Category | Golf Rangefinder |
| Release year | 2008 |
| Status | Legacy |
| Rangefinder type | Laser |
Derived numeric specs
Useful comparison metrics
These figures are calculated from the published measurements above to make size, range and portability easier to compare.
Range & portability efficiency
Range per ounce111.1 yd/oz
Flag range per ounce33.3 yd/oz
Flag range vs total30%
Body volume29.1 cu in
Range per cubic inch34.4 yd/cu in
Calculated exit pupil5 mm
Compactness index8/100
Portability efficiency11/100
Range efficiency16/100
What the numbers mean
Search profileNot published
Portability classHeavy-duty
Range classLong range
Feature classStraight-distance laser
Best forStraightforward pin-distance measurement
Full specifications
Technical details
Laser & ranging
Maximum range1000 yd
Flag range300 yd
Minimum range5 yd
Accuracy±1 yd
Measurement speedNot published
Scan modeNot published
Flag lockPinSeeker
Lock feedbackNot published
Optics & display
Magnification4×
Objective lens20 mm
Field of view430 ft @ 1000 yd
Eye relief17 mm
Exit pupil4.0 mm
DisplayNot published
Display colorNot published
Diopter adjustmentNot published
Slope, tournament & smart features
Slope compensationNo
Slope toggleNot published
Tournament legalYes
Tournament indicatorNot published
Image stabilizationNot published
GPS built inNot published
BluetoothNot published
Smartphone appNot published
Power, size & protection
Battery type9V alkaline
RechargeableNo
Battery lifeNot published
Charging portNot published
DimensionsDimensions or weight not fully published
Weight9 oz / 255 g
Water ratingNot published
Warranty2 years
Derived comparison
Practical rangefinder snapshot
Calculated from the published specifications to make range, size and portability easier to compare.
Long rangeRange class
Heavy-dutyWeight class
Lower magnificationMagnification class
111.1 yd/ozRange per ounce
8/100Compactness index
30%Flag / total range