Nohawk 1000m Rechargeable Laser Rangefinder: Hunting and Golf with Speed, Altitude, and Slope Compensation
Estimating distance by eye works until it doesn't. A kudu standing broadside at what you thought was 180 metres turns out to be 240, and the shot drops low. A golf approach you judged at 130 yards is actually 155, and you're short of the green. The Nohawk 1000m laser rangefinder replaces guesswork with a precise laser measurement in under a second, giving you the actual number so you can make the right call on shot placement, club selection, or holdover.
Maximum ranging distance reaches 1,000 metres with a minimum measurement distance of 5 metres. Units switch between metres and yards at the press of a button, so whether you're thinking in metric for hunting or imperial for golf, the display reads in whichever system you're working in.
What lifts this unit above basic point-and-read rangefinders is the seven operating modes that cover virtually every distance measurement scenario you'll encounter in the field or on the course:
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Standard distance mode for straightforward line-of-sight ranging
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All-in-one mode displaying angle, height, and true horizontal distance simultaneously
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Scan mode for continuous distance readings as you pan across a landscape or track a moving subject
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Two-point height measurement for calculating the vertical dimension of a structure, cliff face, or tree without standing at its base
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Speed measurement for clocking moving objects
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Golf slope compensation that factors in elevation change to give you a plays-like distance rather than just the flat-line number
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Data storage for saving readings and reviewing them later
The angle and altitude function is particularly useful for hunters in hilly terrain. A target 200 metres away on a steep downhill angle doesn't shoot the same as a target 200 metres away on level ground. The Nohawk calculates the true horizontal distance adjusted for the incline, which is the number you actually need to dial your scope or select your holdover. On the golf course, the same calculation tells you whether that uphill par 3 is really playing 160 yards or closer to 175.
Power comes from a built-in lithium-polymer battery that charges via USB Type-C, so you top it up from the same cable you use for your phone. No hunting for obscure battery sizes at the last minute before a trip. One charge provides enough runtime for a full day in the field or multiple rounds on the course.
The optic uses an objective lens in the 21 to 25 mm range, providing a clear view through the eyepiece for target acquisition and reading the measurement overlay. Note that the eyepiece display is not illuminated, so in very low-light conditions at dawn or dusk you may need a torch to read the numbers. The unit measures 96 × 34 × 67 mm and fits comfortably in a jacket pocket, cargo pocket, or belt pouch.
A few practical points worth noting: the rangefinder should not be used to measure through glass, as the surface reflects the laser and produces inaccurate readings. Rain, fog, dust, and heavy air pollution also affect laser transmission and may reduce effective range. The camouflage pattern on the housing varies between units, so the grain pattern you receive may differ from product images.
Specifications
| Max Range |
1,000 m |
| Min Range |
5 m |
| Units |
Metres / yards (switchable) |
| Objective Lens |
21 to 25 mm |
| Modes |
Distance, all-in-one (angle/height/horizontal), scan, two-point height, speed, golf slope compensation, data storage |
| Battery |
Built-in lithium-polymer (rechargeable) |
| Charging |
USB Type-C |
| Dimensions |
96 × 34 × 67 mm |
| Water Resistance |
Non-water resistant |
| Display Illumination |
No (external light needed in low-light conditions) |
| Finish |
Camouflage (random pattern) |
Distance, angle, speed, and slope in a pocket-sized unit that charges from a standard USB cable. Buy the Nohawk 1000m laser rangefinder online at NeonSales, delivered across South Africa.
