The Bushnell Medalist has 4x fixed magnification. A target appears about 4 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Laser • Released 2007
What magnification is the Bushnell Medalist?
The Bushnell Medalist has 4x fixed magnification. A target appears about 4 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Medalist optical specifications
| Magnification | 4x |
|---|---|
| Magnification class | Lower magnification |
| Objective lens | 20 mm |
| Field of view | 430 ft at 1,000 yd |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm |
| Display | LCD |
| Published flag range | 300 yd |
| Published accuracy | 1 yd |
What 4x means on the course
The Medalist’s 4x optics are low-power by this dataset’s standards, which reduces visual shake but also makes distant flags appear smaller.
Its 430 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 300 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 5 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 Medalist 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 430 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 4x, 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 300 yd. That is a laser-acquisition limit/context figure, not an optical magnification figure.
Can you zoom the Medalist?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Medalist is a fixed 4x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Who is this optical setup best suited to?
Best suited to golfers who prioritize a calm, easy-to-scan view over maximum enlargement.
The relatively wide published field of view also favors faster target finding and scanning.
Bushnell Medalist magnification FAQ
What magnification is the Bushnell Medalist?
The Bushnell Medalist has 4x fixed magnification. A target appears about 4 times as large in angular size as it does to the unaided eye.
Can you zoom the Bushnell Medalist?
No variable optical zoom range is listed. The Medalist is a fixed 4x optic. Any eyepiece or diopter adjustment changes focus for your eye, not magnification.
Is 4x enough magnification for golf?
4x provides meaningful target enlargement. More magnification is not automatically better because it also makes normal hand movement more visible.
Does magnification change the Bushnell Medalist’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 Medalist field of view?
The listed field of view is 430 ft at 1,000 yards, which corresponds to about 129 ft of scene width at 300 yards.
What is the Bushnell Medalist 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.