Simmons Volt 600 Laser Rangefinder Review

Simmons Volt 600 Review

Simmons volt 600 laser rangefinder is a budget-friendly laser rangefinder from Simmons, a leading brand that provides quality sporting optics for hunting and shooting. It is a vertical style rangefinder that is compact and lighter than most horizontal style rangefinders.

It is a basic laser rangefinder that comes with the new Volt 600 Tilt angle compensation feature. The Volt 600 Tilt angle compensation feature provides you with the true horizontal distance to the target.

The Simmons laser rangefinder uses 9 Volt alkaline batteries instead of the 3-volt CR2 lithium style battery which is the most common battery found in most rangefinders. The 9 Volt alkaline batteries is a common alkaline battery that is very easy to get in case you need a replacement.

Simmons volt 600 laser rangefinder provides you with 4x magnification which is great for close range hunting such as archery hunting. The low magnification is also great for people who find it challenging to hold higher magnification models steady while ranging off hand.

Features of Simmons Volt 600 Laser Rangefinder

  • 4x magnification
  • Vertical style
  • Volt 600 Tilt angle compensation feature
  • 9 Volt alkaline batteries
  • Black LCD Display

4x Magnification

The laser rangefinder provides you with 4x magnification which is great for close range hunting such as archery hunting. The low magnification is also great for people who find it challenging to hold higher magnification models steady while ranging off hand.

Vertical Style

Simmons volt 600 laser rangefinder features a vertical style rangefinder that is compact and lighter than most horizontal style rangefinders. Nevertheless, the rangefinder is among the larger rangefinders in the vertical style rangefinder category.

Volt 600 Tilt Angle Compensation Feature

The laser rangefinder comes with the new Volt 600 Tilt angle compensation feature. The Volt 600 Tilt angle compensation feature provides you with the true horizontal distance to the target.

9 Volt Alkaline Batteries

Simmons laser rangefinder uses 9 Volt alkaline batteries instead of the 3-volt CR2 lithium style battery which is the most common battery found in most rangefinders. The 9 Volt alkaline batteries is a common alkaline battery that is very easy to get in case you need a replacement.

Black LCD Display

The laser rangefinder features a black LCD display and uses a box style reticle for targeting. When the device is firing the laser for ranging, diagonal hash marks will extend along the corners of the reticle to notify you that the rangefinder’s laser is currently active.

Pros

  • It is a budget-friendly laser rangefinder.
  • The laser rangefinder is a vertical style rangefinder that is compact and lighter than most horizontal style rangefinders
  • Simmons volt 600 laser rangefinder comes with the new Volt 600 Tilt angle compensation feature. The Volt 600 Tilt angle compensation feature provides you with the true horizontal distance to the target.
  • The Simmons laser rangefinder use 9 Volt alkaline battery which is a common alkaline battery that is very easy to find in case you need a replacement.
  • The rangefinder provides you with 4x magnification which is great for close range hunting such as archery hunting.
  • Simmons volt 600 laser rangefinder’s low magnification is great for people who find it challenging to hold higher magnification models steady while ranging off hand.
  • The laser rangefinder can be set to return distance in yards or meters.

Cons

  • Simmons volt 600 laser rangefinder is a basic laser rangefinder thus it does not provide you with modes and options.
  • The rangefinder claims to provide you with a range of up to 600 yards but in reality, it can only offer you a range of 400 yards.

Conclusion

Simmons volt 600 laser rangefinder is a basic laser rangefinder that is ideal for beginners in hunting who are looking for a cheap rangefinder. The rangefinder does not have any exceptional features thus if you are looking for an advance rangefinder then this is not the rangefinder for you. It is from a reputable brand thus you can be assured of its quality and durability.

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