Nikon PROSTAFF 1000 6x20 Laser Rangefinder
- Laser Rangefinder
- Plastic
- 1
- Yes
A compact, easy to carry rangefinder that reviewers found dependable at shorter distances, though accuracy complaints from at least one detail-focused user are worth weighing.
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How it ranks among the 59 laser rangefinders we track
4.6★ across 118 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
118 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A compact 6x20 laser rangefinder from Nikon rated to measure distances from 6 to 1000 yards, with First Target and Distant Target modes for reading through brush or branches rather than a golf-specific slope or pin-seeking feature.
Despite showing up in a golf accessories listing, nothing in the spec sheet points to golf, no slope compensation, no flag lock, just yardage to trees, targets, and reflective surfaces. That makes it better described as a general outdoor and hunting rangefinder. Reviewers using it for scouting and photography found it dependable at shorter ranges, while at least one long-time Nikon user found readings inconsistent compared to an older model.
- 6x20 optics with anti-reflection coating
- 6 to 1000 yard ranging distance
- First Target and Distant Target modes
- Continuous 8-second scan mode
Who it's for
Fits hunters, scouters, and outdoor photographers who want a pocket-size rangefinder for distances under a few hundred yards. Less suited to anyone who needs metric precision to the meter or ranging through glass and mesh with confidence.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers found it dependable for distances under a few hundred yards and liked its compact size, with one noting it worked well for nature photography. Complaints centered on poor performance through glass or blind walls, one report of trouble in snow, and a detailed negative review from a returning Nikon user who found it less precise than an older AL11 model and limited to whole-meter readings.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact enough to fit a pocket or small pack
- Reads through the mesh window of pop-up hunting blinds
- Two-button operation with long eye relief for eyeglass wearers
- Automatic continuous scan when a single reading fails
Performance notes
The 6x20 optical system with anti-reflection coating targets clarity at short range, and stated accuracy is plus or minus 1 yard out to 100 yards, widening to plus or minus 2 yards beyond that. Tru Target's First Target and Distant Target modes let the unit favor either the nearest or farthest object it detects, useful when foliage sits between the device and the target. A continuous 8-second scan mode starts automatically if a single reading does not resolve.
Specifications
| Brand | Brand |
|---|---|
| Model | 16664 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Measuring Range | 1000 yards |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Grey |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Batteries are Included | Yes |
| Included Components | Rangefinder battery |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Laser Rangefinders & Accessories |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Item Type Name | Rangefinder |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in laser rangefinders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon PROSTAFF 1000 6x20 Laser RangefinderThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 118 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Gogogo Sport Vpro Green Hunting Rangefinder -1200 Yards Laser Range Finder for Hunting…Gogogo Sport Vpro | 4.5 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| AOFAR HX-700N Hunting Range Finder 700 Yards Waterproof Archery Rangefinder for Bow…Aofar | 4.6 / 5 | 11,066 | 4.4 / 5 |
| TIDEWE Hunting Rangefinder with Rechargeable BatteryTidewe | 4.7 / 5 | 6,026 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Leupold RX-1400I TBR/W Gen 2 w/Flightpath RangefinderLeupold | 4.7 / 5 | 400 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brand 16664
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Will the Nikon PROSTAFF 1000 range through a car window or blind wall?
Reviewers report it does not read reliably through glass or solid see-through blind walls, though it does work through mesh windows.
How far can the PROSTAFF 1000 measure?
It is rated from 6 to 1000 yards, with accuracy of about plus or minus 1 yard inside 100 yards.
Is this rangefinder made for golf?
The spec sheet describes general distance measurement to trees, targets, and terrain rather than golf-specific features like slope or flag lock.