Bushnell Prime 1800 6x24 Hunting Laser Rangefinder
- Magnification Maximum: 6x
- Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
- International Protection Rating: IP54
- Battery Description: CR2 Battery
Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rangefinder that multiple long-term owners rate well above its price point for rifle hunting and target shooting, worth buying if you'll use Mil or MOA holdover rather than lean on its inch and centimeter drop conversion.
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ASIN: B098H9KCZ1Model: Prime 1800Category: Hunting Laser Rangefinders
Overview
A 6x24mm laser rangefinder from Bushnell with a color-shifting ActivSync display, dedicated Rifle and Archery ranging modes, and a scan mode that refreshes range readings four times per second.
One long-time owner's update review, written about eighteen months after purchase, describes Bushnell underpricing and undermarketing this model relative to its performance, tying it to a price that sits notably below other units in Bushnell's own lineup. A second reviewer flags a specific accuracy gap: the Mil and MOA bullet-drop readouts checked out correctly, but the inches and centimeters conversion on the same shot did not match.
- 6x24mm optics with ActivSync color-shifting display
- Dedicated Rifle and Archery ranging modes
- Scan mode refreshes readings 4 times per second
- Tripod mount for stable ranging
Who it's for
Rifle hunters and target shooters who want quick, accurate ranging with a tripod-mountable unit, particularly anyone relying on Mil or MOA holdover data rather than inch or centimeter drop figures. Less suited to shooters who need the inch and centimeter drop readout to be dependable, since one reviewer found it inconsistent with the Mil and MOA figures on the same shot.
Pros and cons
- Consistent, repeatable readings across multiple targets and distances
- ActivSync display adjusts color for low-light visibility
- Scan mode updates readings four times a second
- Tripod-mountable for extra stability
- Inches and centimeters bullet-drop readout didn't match the correct Mil and MOA figures for one reviewer
- Instruction manual is online-only
Performance notes
One owner who upgraded from Bushnell's 1000 ARC found the Prime 1800's Mil and MOA bullet-drop figures accurate for a .308 load, but said the same shot's inches and centimeters readout came back incorrect, a discrepancy they raised with Bushnell without a clear resolution.
Specifications
| Brand | Bushnell |
|---|---|
| Model | Prime 1800 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Measuring Range | 1800 yards |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Battery Description | CR2 Battery |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Blend |
| Color | Multi |
| Included components | |
| Batteries are Included | No |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Maximum | 6x |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| International Protection Rating | IP54 |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
Frequently asked questions
Can I trust the inches and centimeters bullet-drop readout?
One long-term reviewer found the inches and centimeters conversion for a given shot didn't match the correct Mil and MOA figures on the same unit, so treat that readout with caution.