Nikon rangefinder trouble

[MHMT]

I have a Nikon laser 800 rangefinder, used to work great out to 500 yards but now I am having trouble of getting it to read over 100 yards.

Tried cleaning it but still no luck, Just wondering if anyone knew a simple fix? or anyone knows if rangefinders wear out in that fashion?

 

[wingman2]

My 440 just did the same thing it wont read on certain colors and barely out to 75 yards. I called Nikon and they said you could send it in to be repaired but they said it was probably cheaper to buy a new one. It will be the last time I ever buy a Nikon. Not very happy with there customer service.

 

[Dinkshooter]

First try holding the power button and the mode button down for 30 seconds at the saem time. THen try a new battery.

 

[Baerman]

My 550 is only reading to 350 yds. Wish I had kept the reciept. It's not even a year old. Have not had a chance to call them yet as I just found out this weekend.

 

[belly-deep]

Did you try changing the battery?

That said, go with a Leica next time.

 

[MHMT]

First try holding the power button and the mode button down for 30 seconds at the saem time.

This worked thanks.

That said, go with a Leica next time.

I'd love to, got one for me? or $600 i can borrow?

 

[genesis273]

Mine was doing exactly the same lately and bought a new lithium battery just yesterday and it now works great.
I think the laser always goes the same speed to range distance, just can`t go as far with weak batteries.

 

[Dinkshooter]

This worked thanks.

I learned the hard way and bought a new one before I found this out

 

[dan.kirkpatrick]

ive found that new batterys gotta have for longer distances in mine,,,shorter the distance definatly weak battery.

 

[noharleyyet]

Good tip Dink, have the same one purchased from MNHunter 3-4 yrs ago...has worked flawlessly but good to know JIC.