Accuranger 1300 | Exclusive Rangefinder from Redfield

As a relatively new deer hunter, I am looking for equipment to complement my hunting gear. One such piece of equipment is a rangefinder. I have found myself several times in the woods wishing I had a rangefinder to help measure different distances across a valley. When offered the opportunity to review the Accuranger 1300 from Redfield, I gladly accepted the opportunity to examine it and share my thoughts.

“Since 1909, Redfield has established itself as a go-to brand for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts”. ~ courtesy of academy.com

Accuranger 1300 Features

Starting with the Accuranger’s dimensions, the rangefinder is a little under 4 ½ inches long, with a height of 2.66 inches and a width of 1.38 inches. In my Sitka Mountain Optics Harness, there is enough room to grab the sides quickly. Even with the lanyard in the pouch, I had no problem getting the finder ready.

At the front top is the laser emitter lens, which is also the objective lens. Below the emitter lens is the laser receiving lens. At the Accuranger’s rear is the eyecup with a focus adjustment ring for focusing the display of the readout. All three lenses are multi-coated to help with having a clear image. Additionally, the rangefinder has a set magnification of 6x.

“Rangefinders can come in handy when planning stalks on distant animals”. ~ courtesy of themeateater.com

On the Accuranger’s top are three buttons. The first button closest to the laser lens emitter adjusts the display’s brightness. The middle button cycles between the four modes, and the last two include angle measurements. When I hold the middle button for two seconds, I can change the distance units from yards to meters. The last button turns on the finder and measures the distance of a target. If I also press and hold this button, it goes into scanning mode to get the measurements of different targets. At the bottom is the battery compartment for a CR2-3V battery. Beside the battery compartment is a tripod mount socket for a M6 threaded tripod mount.

Accuranger 1300 Features and Specifications courtesy of academy.com

• Reaches a range of up to 1300 yards
• Fully multicoated lenses provide clear images
• Red OLED reticle with 5 brightness settings
• Angle compensation mode
• 6x magnification
• Easy-to-use top buttons
• Batteries Required: Yes
• Batteries Included: Yes
• Product length (in.): 4.48
• Activity: Hunting
• Product width (in.): 1.38
• Product height (in.): 2.66
• MSRP: $149.99 SALE: $112.49

Performance and Thoughts

In daylight hours, I have no issues picking targets and getting the distance from my location to the target while using the Accuranger. For example, I was on a mountaintop that was 2,522 feet high, and I could measure the distance of a large structure out to about 1,130 yards. While impressive, I must only measure distances between 100 and 300 yards for my hunts. The clarity of smaller targets also diminishes the farther out they are.

“Whether you hunt with a bow or a rifle, angle-compensating rangefinders are a huge advantage when you’re working in steep terrain where angled shots are a constant possibility”. ~ courtesy of themeateater.com

The Accuranger’s performance was moderate at night when I was reviewing in low light/night-time conditions. While using it at night, I had difficulty focusing on small targets. Even with the display on the lowest brightness setting, I had a more challenging time seeing smaller targets through the display. However, I could still spot a medium-sized target, a street sign, out to 930 yards.

The Accuranger performs well as a rangefinder for beginning hunters and precision shooters on a budget. A minor thing that I was different about the rangefinder was that it had a greater area of a textured grip for when my hands are wet. Besides this minor point, I like how simple it is to use the rangefinder. I also like the different targeting modes and the ability to measure angles to compensate when the target is at an angle. For $149.99, SALE $112.49 the Accuranger is a good budget option for hunters and shooters who want solid performance at a less expensive price.