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For the ultimate in precision sighting, look no further than our Ranger CL compass. Known to perform under the most demanding conditions, it has features like a split-sighting mirror, so you get superior accuracy when navigating on distant landmarks. 1:24,000, 1:25,000, and 1:50,000 scales make plotting quick and easy no matter which type of topographic map youre using. Also, there are 1/20-inch and millimeter rules for mapping and silicone feet for map gripping. You can easily set the geared declination from the bottom of the compass, because the declination is facing you when using the gear screw. The bezel and grip are also convenient and easy to use. The clinometer lets you measure angles of inclination. 0ther added benefits include: a map magnifier, luminous points, cover clip and lanyard with adjustable slider and screwdriver. 2° graduations. The Ranger CLQ utilizes quadrant graduations N(0Ë); E(90Ë); S(0Ë); W(90Ë).

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The deluxe Silva Ranger 530 Ultra compass offers a solid bezel that's easy to grip, baseplate magnifier, and split sighting mirror for superior accuracy when navigating on distant landmarks. The 530 Ultra make plotting quick and easy no matter which type of topographic map youÕre using with its 1:24,000, 1:25,000, and 1:50,000 scales. All scales come in two colors, so theyÕre easy to read. You can easily set the geared declination from the bottom of the compass, because the declination is facing you when using the gear screw. The clinometer lets you measure angles of inclination.

0ther versatile compass features include a 0-360 degree bezel with 2 degree increments, clinometer, 1/20-inch scale, millimeter rules, silicone feet for map gripping, adjustable declination, and lanyard with adjustable slider. lt measures 4 by 2.5 inches and weighs 2.4 ounces.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Best By Far. Well worth the extra money. ...
This is all a compass should be. It has a split mirror with a slot for viewing, rather than just a black line. The slot is easier to see than the black lines on other mirrors in low light. You can sight through the slot, like a lensatic compass. It also has a notch under the mirror with its own luminous pointer. The notch affords a little wider field of view than the slot, and of course, the regular open sight on top of the lid is like all the others, offering the widest field of view, but perhaps less accuracy. It is the best of all worlds. It also has a magnifying lens that is recessed to avoid map scrapes.

The only thing it lacks is a lens for precision viewing, but that is not really necessary unless you are calling in artillery or air support.

And, of course, it has all the usual fine Ranger features, too. The small price increase for the Ultra Ranger over the regular Ranger or its clones is well worth the money.

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Buyer's feedback: - Excellent and simple to use
I use the Ranger Ultra on my Geocaching.com hikes. The compass is simple to use. Setting the declination is a matter of looking at your local USGS quad map or going online and finding out what the declination (the difference between true North and Magnetic North) is and use the included screwdriver to set it.

Using the map scales is straightforward, although I note that I use 1:24000 maps and that is not included on the compass I have. The side scales for inch/metric are easy to use.

The magnifier is a nice little touch, handy when trying to see small print on anything, maps, watches, whatever.

Using the compass to take a sighting is a breeze, mostly due to the slit in the mirror. Set what bearing you are looking for to the white mark on the baseplate, align the red portion of the arrow with the red outline on the compass base ("red in the shed") and sight through either the slit or over the top to see what is at that bearing. The reverse is done to figure your position on a map using two or more points and then figuring where you are.

The mirror also serves a secondary function as a signal mirror, although I have fortunately never needed it for that purpose.

The lanyard is sturdy and the slide adjustment is easy to use.

The inclinometer is useful if you're like me and like to know just how much you are abusing yourself on a hilly hike.

It's worth the money, if you're looking for a compass that's easy to use and has many features for a very reasonable price, this is it.