Vortex Ranger, Cooperhead, & Impact Rangefinders - 2019
The Vortex laser rangefinder line now consists of three different lines which are the Ranger, Cooperhead, and Impact. The Ranger 1800 & Ranger 1300 as well as the Cooperhead 1500 rangefinders make up the premium side of the Vortex lineup featuring red OLED displays and 1000+ yard ranging capabilities; while the Impact 850 offers shooters a more budget friendly option while still retaining some higher end features such as angle compensated readings and a waterproof housing.
Vortex Ranger 1800
- Red OLED Display
- Deer out to 900 Yards
- HCD - Angle Compensation
- Reversible Carry Clip
- Online Average $429
The Ranger 1800 is now Vortex's premium model replacing the popular Ranger 1500 model. The main difference between the two being an increase in ranging power for the Ranger 1800 as the result of an improved laser and processor. Vortex is listing the max range as 1800 yards for highly reflective targets and out to 900 yards on deer. The Ranger 1800 comes with a red OLED display that has three manually adjustable intensity settings the user can optimize to the amount of available light. Also, while the unit does ship with a carrying case, this unit also come with a carry clip that can be attached directly to either side of the rangefinder housing allowing it to be clipped directly to a belt or pocket. Finally, the Ranger 1800 has Vortex's HCD (Horizontal Component Distance) which is their version of true horizontal distance which compensates for the angle of the shot.
Vortex Rangefinder Comparison Chart
| Model | Vortex Ranger 1800 | Vortex Copperhead 1500 | Vortex Ranger 1300 | Vortex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture |   |  |  |  |
| Estimated Price | $429 | $349 | $299 | $199 |
| Display | Red - OLED | Red - OLED | Red - OLED | Black - LCD |
| Magification | 6x | 6x | 6x | 6x |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 7.7 oz | 7.7 oz | 5.5 oz |
| Range - Max | 1800 yds | 1500 yds | 1300 yds | 850 yds |
| Range - Deer | 900 yds | 750 yds | 600 yds | 400 yds |
| Angle Compensation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Vortex Cooperhead 1500
- Red OLED Display
- Deer out to 750 yards
- HCD - Angle Compensation
- Scan Mode
- Online Average $349
Vortex Ranger 1300
- Red OLED Display
- Deer out to 600 yards
- HCD - Angle Compensation
- Tripod Mount
- Online Average $299
Vortex Impact 850
- Black LCD Display
- Deer out to 400 Yards
- HCD - Angle Compensation
- Waterproof
- Online Average $199
The entry level model into the Vortex rangefinder line, the Impact 850 can generally be found for under $200 yet still retains the HCD angle compensation feature of the higher end Ranger models. As the name implies max range under good conditions is 850 yards with this unit; while max range on deer is listed at 400 yards. This unit differs from the Ranger models in that it uses a black LCD display, and is not equipped for carry with a utility clip; however it does still come with a carry case. Like the other Vortex rangefinder models; the Impact 850 is a 6x magnification, runs on one CR2 battery, and is waterproof. Finally, like the Ranger series, the Impact 850 also features a scan mode which is nice for ranging moving targets or quickly verifying you are ranging the right target and not the foreground or background.
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