Sig Sauer BUCKMASTERS 1500 User manual

6x22mm LASER RANGEFINDER with Red LED Display and
Onboard Ballistic Calculator with 8 Ballistic Groups
BUCKMASTERS® 1500
OWNERS MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on the purchase of your SIG SAUER®BUCKMASTERS 1500 Laser
Rangefinder. The BUCKMASTERS 1500 provides fast, accurate range results out to
a maximum of 1500 yards and includes several modes of operation including Line
of Sight (LOS) and Angle Modified Range (AMR); and when one of the eight onboard
ballistic groups is selected will provide holdover in MOA or BUCKMASTERS Mode. Your
rangefinder comes with a high visibility, red LED display for use in any environment.
CONTENTS:
• BUCKMASTERS 1500
• CR2 Battery
• Lanyard
• Owners Manual
RANGE PERFORMANCE:
Up to 1500 yards on reflective targets
Up to 800 yards on trees
Up to 600 yards on deer
FOR PRODUCT SERVICE ON THIS MODEL,
PLEASE CALL 603-610-3000
27100 SW Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA
sigsauer.com
P/N 7403205-01 R00
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BUCKMASTERS® 1500 6 x 22 mm Specifications
Magnification 6x
Objective Clear Aperture 22 mm
Exit Pupil 3.67 mm
Eye Relief 18 mm
Angular FOV 6.5 degrees
Laser Divergence 1.50 x 0.2 mrad
Range Response Time 0.25 seconds
Range Resolution under 100 yds 0.1 yards
Range on Reflective Targets Up to 1500 yards
Range on Trees Up to 800 yards
Range on Deer Up to 600 yards
Weight without Battery 5.2 ounces
WWWARNING: CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
– www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
NOTICE: Export restrictions may apply – this product
may be controlled either by the ITAR or EAR.
SAFETY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES:
Your BUCKMASTERS 1500 is classified as a Class 1M product.
• Do not press the RANGE button while aiming at the human eye or while looking
into the transmitting optics on the objective side.
• Do not leave your rangefinder within reach of small children.
• Do not take the product apart or modify the product in any way to expose internal
electronics that might cause damage or electric shock.
• Do not use any other power source other than the battery specified for use in your
product (primary lithium CR2).
Mode button for configuration
Scan mode refreshes
at 4x per second
Twisted eyecup
for individualized,
custom fit
Rear loading
CR2 Battery
Compact form
factor easily fits
in pocket

GROUP 3
Zero Distance: 100 Yards
Cartridge Projectile
Weight (gr)
Muzzle
Velocity (fps)
.300 Win Mag 180 2933
.300 WSM 180 2950
.338 Win Mag 250 2700
.300 Win Mag 150 3300
.300 Win Mag 180 2960
.300 WSM 150 3300
.375 H&H 270 2700
.270 Win 130 3050
.270 Win 140 2950
.300 WBY Mag 180 3100
6mm Creedmoor 107 2950
30-06 SPRG. 165 2950
GROUP 1
Zero Distance: 100 Yards
Cartridge Projectile
Weight (gr)
Muzzle
Velocity (fps)
.243 Win 70 3553
.243 Win 55 3880
.26 Nosler 100 3674
.26 Nosler 120 3550
.26 Nosler 125 3450
.26 Nosler 140 3210
.204 Ruger 32 4225
GROUP 2
Zero Distance: 100 Yards
Cartridge Projectile
Weight (gr)
Muzzle
Velocity (fps)
.300 WBY Mag 150 3375
.338 Lapua 285 2890
.338 Win Mag 200 2950
.338 Rum 250 2900
.270 Weatherby 130 3200
.338 Lapua 250 3000
7mm Rem Mag 150 3050
.270 WM 130 3275
7mm Rem Mag 150 3000
7mm WSM 140 3225
.30-.378 WBY 180 3400
.300 RUM 180 3400
.270 WSM 150 3120
7mm STW 140 3325
7mm RUM 160 3250
7mm RUM 140 3450
GROUP 5
Zero Distance: 100 Yards
Cartridge Projectile
Weight (gr)
Muzzle
Velocity (fps)
.22-250 Remington 55 3650
.375 H&H 300 2600
.308 Win 175 2640
.30-06 Springfield 180 2675
.260 Remington 120 2880
.260 Remington 140 2750
6.5 Creedmoor 120 2825
.30-06 Springfield 150 3000
.270 Win 150 2850
GROUP 6
Zero Distance: 100 Yards
Cartridge Projectile
Weight (gr)
Muzzle
Velocity (fps)
5.56mm 62 2822
.223 Remington 55 3200
7.62x51 147 2820
.303 British 150 2700
.308 Win 165 2700
.308 Win 168 2700
.308 Win 175 2600
GROUP 7: MUZZLELOADER
Zero Distance: 100 Yards
Projectile Projectile
Weight (gr)
Muzzle
Velocity (fps)
.50 cal sabot 400 1900
GROUP 8: CROSSBOW
Zero Distance: 20 Yards
Bolt Projectile
Weight (gr)
Muzzle
Velocity (fps)
Bolt 400 310
MODES OF OPERATION:
Your rangefinder comes with 4 RANGE MODES of operation:
1. Line of Sight (LOS) – Provides the line of sight range to the target independent
of angle. The angle of incline / decline will also be displayed. This method
is preferred for long range shooters and hunters using an external ballistic
calculator.
2. Angle Modified Range (AMR) – AMR is the equivalent horizontal range to the
target and can be used with ballistic reticles and by archers. It is commonly
referred to as “rifleman’s rule” and is very accurate for distances less than 400
yards.
3. BUCKMASTERS Hold – After selecting one of the onboard ballistic groups,
the rangefinder will provide a holdover value from 0.0 – 5.0 for use with a
BUCKMASTERS Riflescope with BUCKMASTERS BDC reticle. The rangefinder
will display the AMR range along with a number below the BUCKMASTERS logo
that corresponds to the ballistic holdover dot to use on the BUCKMASTERS BDC
reticle. Note – The BUCKMASTERS riflescope power selector must be rotated to
the highest magnification for the holdover dot to work correctly.
4. MOA Hold – After selecting one of the onboard ballistic groups, the rangefinder
will provide the AMR range along with your holdover in MOA for making
adjustment to the elevation turret on any riflescope.
Your rangefinder has 3 TARGET MODES:
1. LAST Target – LAST target is used in most situations and is ideal for ranging through
foliage.
2. BEST Target – BEST target provides the strongest range result.
3. FIRST Target – FIRST target displays the closest target to the user.
4. LAST and FIRST target respond differently when in SCAN mode. If the RANGE
button is held down while scanning across multiple targets at different distances,
the farthest target (LAST) or closest target (FIRST) will be retained while scanning.
SETUP:
Remove the battery cap by turning the cap counter-clockwise. Insert the CR2 battery
with the negative (-) terminal facing in. The positive (+) terminal should be facing out.
Replace the cap onto the positive terminal and rotate the battery cap clockwise, hand
tight.
Install the lanyard loop through the lanyard attachment point for retention.
To focus the display for your eye, rotate the eyecup back and forth for best focus on
the display.
Press the RANGE button to turn the unit on and range targets. Press and hold the
MODE button to configure the rangefinder. The BUCKMASTERS 1500 ships in AMR
mode with LAST target active.
PROGRAMMING / CONFIGURATION:
Your rangefinder can be configured by using the RANGE and MODE buttons located on
the top of the unit.
1. Press and release the RANGE button to wake up the unit; next, press and hold the
MODE button to enter programming / configuration.
2. RANGE MODE / BALLISTIC GROUP selection:
a. MR is default and is flashing. Press and release the RANGE button to toggle
between AMR > LOS > BUCKMASTERS (Antlers) > MOA …
b. If AMR or LOS is selected, press and release the MODE button to save your
selection and index to Target Mode selection
c. If BUCKMASTERS (Antlers) or MOA is selected, then GRP will be flashing along
with the number 1. Press and release the RANGE button to toggle Ballistic
Groups from 1 – 8 (i.e., 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6 > 7 > 8 > …)
d. Once a Ballistic Group is selected, press and release the MODE button to save
and index to Target Mode
3. TARGET MODE selection:
a. LAST is default and is flashing. Press and release the RANGE button to toggle
between LAST > BEST > FIRST …
b. Once your Target Mode is selected, press and release the MODE button to
index to Brightness Control
4. DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTROL selection:
a. dSP5 is default and is flashing. Press and release the RANGE button to toggle
between dSP5 > dSP6 > dSP7 …
b. Once your Display Brightness is selected, press and release the MODE button
to index to Unit of Measure
5. UNIT OF MEASURE selection:
a. Y (yards) is default and is flashing. Press and release the RANGE button to
toggle between Y > M …
b. Once your Unit of Measure is selected, press and release the MODE button to
return to Ready to Range
BALLISTIC GROUPS:
There are 8 predetermined ballistic groups on your rangefinder. The first 6 groups
are centerfire groups. Group 1 is the flattest shooting group. Each group out to group
6 has more drop. Select your group based on the caliber list that is provided. If your
rounds are impacting low, move to a higher numbered group. If your rounds are
impacting high, move to a lower numbered group. Group 7 represents muzzleloaders
and Group 8 represents a crossbow.
GROUP 4
Zero Distance: 100 Yards
Cartridge Projectile
Weight (gr)
Muzzle
Velocity (fps)
6.5x55 Swedish 129 2750
.25-06 Remington 120 3000
.280 Remington 140 3000
.338 Win Mag 225 2800
.243 Win 100 2900
.223 Remington 40 3650
260 Remington 130 2820
6.5 Creedmoor 130 2850
6.5 Creedmoor 147 2695
6.5 Creedmoor 140 2742
.25-06 Remington 100 3200
In the example below, Ballistic Group 2 was selected. The ballistically calculated hold
for a 438.6 yard shot is BUCKMASTERS Hold “3.5”, which corresponds to the hold loca-
tion halfway between the 3rd and 4th holdover dot in the BUCKMASTERS BDC Reticle:
Note – The BUCKMASTERS
riflescope must be set
to high power for the
BUCKMASTERS BDC reticle
to subtend accurately to
the specified holdover dot.