Bushnell Bone Collector 1000 Rangefinder
- Laser Rangefinder
- 6x
- Blend
- Archery, Hunting, Shooting
- More reviewed than 58%
A capable ARC rangefinder that hunters and even some golfers rate highly for speed and accuracy, though the battery needs frequent charging.
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How it ranks among the 59 laser rangefinders we track
4.6★ across 209 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
209 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A laser rangefinder built for bow and rifle hunters, ranging out to 1000 yards with claimed 1-yard accuracy. Angle Range Compensation reports both line-of-sight and true horizontal distance for uphill or downhill shots.
Bushnell paired this unit with the Bone Collector hunting brand, but the core is a straightforward ARC rangefinder: a 50 percent larger objective lens and multi-coated glass for low-light dawn and dusk hunts, plus a scan mode that refreshes four times a second for tracking moving game. Reviewers also use it for golf, where the readings double as a distance aid well past typical fairway ranges.
- 1-yard accuracy claim from Bushnell
- ARC angle compensation for uphill/downhill shots
- 50 percent larger objective lens for low light
- 4x-per-second scan mode
Who it's for
Bow and rifle hunters who need quick, angle-corrected yardage in the field, plus casual golfers looking for a rangefinder that reads well past typical fairway distances. Not aimed at competition golfers needing tournament-legal slope-off modes.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praise the speed and accuracy of the readings, with several calling it an upgrade over older rangefinders and one using it successfully for golf rather than hunting. The recurring complaint is battery life, with one reviewer noting it needs frequent charging.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fast, accurate readings reported by hunters and golfers alike
- Angle compensation useful on hilly terrain
- Bright optics readable at dawn and dusk
- Scan mode tracks moving targets
- Battery drains quickly with frequent use
- Full 1000-yard spec likely limited to reflective targets
Performance notes
ARC technology calculates both the line-of-sight distance and the angle-compensated horizontal distance, which matters most on steep terrain where a straight-line reading would over- or under-state the shot. The scan mode updates four times per second so a moving target can be tracked rather than just single-pinged. Reviewers ranging deer report reliable reads out to 350 yards, comfortably inside the unit's working range.
Specifications
| Brand | Brand |
|---|---|
| Model | LBC1000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Measuring Range | 1000 yards |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Battery Description | CR2 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Blend |
| Color | Grey/Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Batteries are Included | Yes |
| Included Components | Bushnell Bone Collector 1000 Rangefinder |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Maximum | 6x |
| Sport Type | Archery, Hunting, Shooting |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Item Type Name | Hunting Rangefinder |
| International Protection Rating | IPX4 |
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How it compares
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| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Bone Collector 1000 RangefinderThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 209 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Gogogo Sport Vpro Green Hunting Rangefinder -1200 Yards Laser Range Finder for Hunting…Gogogo Sport Vpro | 4.5 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| AOFAR HX-700N Hunting Range Finder 700 Yards Waterproof Archery Rangefinder for Bow…Aofar | 4.6 / 5 | 11,066 | 4.4 / 5 |
| TIDEWE Hunting Rangefinder with Rechargeable BatteryTidewe | 4.7 / 5 | 6,026 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Leupold RX-1400I TBR/W Gen 2 w/Flightpath RangefinderLeupold | 4.7 / 5 | 400 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brand LBC1000
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Bushnell Bone Collector 1000 work for golf as well as hunting?
It is marketed as a hunting rangefinder, but reviewers report using it for golf successfully, generally without engaging the slope feature for tournament play.
How far can the Bone Collector 1000 actually range?
Bushnell states up to 1000 yards, though reviewer reports focus on ranges up to 500-600 yards with reliable readings on deer-sized targets out to 350 yards.
What does ARC mean on this rangefinder?
Angle Range Compensation, a mode that reports the true horizontal distance to a target in addition to the straight-line distance, useful when shooting up or downhill.