The Nikon COOLSHOT 40 rangefinder combines a 650-yard published maximum range with 6× magnification and a published accuracy of ±0.8 yd. At 5.6 oz, it falls into the lightweight class in this database. Derived comparison data works out to 116.1 yd of range per ounce, 59/100 portability efficiency and 24/100 range efficiency.
Golf rangefinder specifications
Nikon · COOLSHOT 40 · Laser
Year: 2015Max range: 650 ydMagnification: 6×Accuracy: ±0.8 ydWeight: 5.6 oz
5.6 ozWeight
Rangefinder benchmarks
How this model compares
Benchmarks compare this rangefinder with the other dense-spec models in this database.
Maximum range
Below average
650 yd
Weight
Above average
5.6 oz
Magnification
Near average
6×
Portability efficiency
Above average
59/100
At a glance
Rangefinder profile
Slope compensationNo
GPSNo
StabilizationNo
Cart magnetNo
RechargeableNo
Weather ratingIPX4
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Model | COOLSHOT 40 |
| Category | Golf Rangefinder |
| Release year | 2015 |
| 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 ounce116.1 yd/oz
Body volume17.2 cu in
Range per cubic inch37.7 yd/cu in
Calculated exit pupil3.5 mm
Compactness index77/100
Portability efficiency59/100
Range efficiency24/100
What the numbers mean
Search profile6x golf rangefinder
Portability classLightweight
Range classShort-range
Feature classStraight-distance laser
Best forStraightforward pin-distance measurement
Full specifications
Technical details
Laser & ranging
Maximum range650 yd
Flag rangeNot published
Minimum range8 yd
Accuracy±0.75 yd
Measurement speedNot published
Scan modeNot published
Flag lockNot published
Lock feedbackNot published
Optics & display
Magnification6×
Objective lens21 mm
Field of view394 ft @ 1000 yd
Eye relief18.3 mm
Exit pupil3.5 mm
DisplayNot published
Display colorNot published
Diopter adjustment±4
Slope, tournament & smart features
Slope compensationNo
Slope toggleNot published
Tournament legalYes
Tournament indicatorNot published
Image stabilizationNo
GPS built inNot published
BluetoothNot published
Smartphone appNot published
Power, size & protection
Battery typeCR2 Lithium
RechargeableNot published
Battery lifeNot published
Charging portNot published
DimensionsDimensions or weight not fully published
Weight5.6 oz / 159 g
Water ratingIPX4
WarrantyNot published
Derived comparison
Practical rangefinder snapshot
Calculated from the published specifications to make range, size and portability easier to compare.
Short-rangeRange class
LightweightWeight class
Standard 6×Magnification class
116.1 yd/ozRange per ounce
77/100Compactness index
Not availableFlag / total range