The Garmin Xero A1 Bow Sight (Left Handed): Garmin's auto-ranging digital bow sight, built-in laser rangefinder automatically measures distance to target and illuminates an LED pin at the exact yardage. Range game to 100 yards, reflective targets to 300 yards. Left-handed.

Key Features

• Genuine Garmin OEM: Built and supported by Garmin with full manufacturer warranty
• Left-Handed Configuration: Engineered specifically for left-handed archers, does not work with the opposite-hand bow setup
• Auto-Ranging at Full Draw: Press the silent single-button trigger to range your target, get distance to game up to 100 yards, reflective targets up to 300 yards. Ranges work AT FULL DRAW so you don't have to lower your bow to grab a separate rangefinder
• Single LED Pin at Exact Yardage: Removes the guesswork of which pin to use, the sight illuminates ONE pin at the exact yardage to your target
• Angle-Compensated Distance: Automatically calculates true horizontal distance for shots from treestands, blinds, or steep terrain
• Unobstructed View: LED pins eliminate the cluttered sight picture of traditional multi-pin sights, see your entire target without metal pins blocking it
• Auto-Calibrate Sighting: Sight in at 20 yards, then 30-40 yards, the sight auto-populates pins out to your max range using arrow speed and trajectory math
• Manual Calibrate Option: Traditional manual sighting also available with high precision (sight asks if hit was high/low and by how many inches)
• Built-In Level Indicators: Visual feedback on bow cant, top blinking pin = canted right, bottom blinking pin = canted left
• Shot Counter: Tracks total arrows shot AND per-session counts
• 1-Year Battery Life: 25,000 ranges on 2 AAA lithium batteries (not included). 24-hour auto-shutoff to preserve battery
• IPX7 Waterproof: Submersible to 1m for 30 minutes, rain, snow, and wet weather no problem
• 14.7 oz Weight: Lightweight enough for hunting all day without fatigue
• Manufacturer Warranty: Backed by Garmin's standard 1-year limited warranty

Which Xero Bow Sight Should You Choose?

• Xero A1 ($699.99), Base model. Auto-ranging laser rangefinder, single-color (red) LED pins, all the core "range and shoot" magic. Best value if you don't own a Garmin GPS handheld/watch.
• Xero A1i ($899.99), Adds dual-color (red/green) LED pins, Laser Locate (sends ranged target as a waypoint to a paired Garmin GPS), multiple arrow profiles (different setups for hunting vs target arrows), and Shot Dynamics data. The sweet spot for serious bowhunters who own Garmin gear.
• Xero A1i PRO ($1,099.99), Adds click-micro-adjust on windage, elevation, AND yaw/pitch, eliminates the fiddly setup process of the original A1/A1i. Improved frame, better setup UI. Worth the $200 premium if you tune frequently or shoot competition.

All three are auto-ranging digital sights with the same core capability: range game to 100 yards, reflective targets to 300 yards, single-button trigger at full draw, IPX7 waterproof, ~1-year battery life on 2 AAA lithiums.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's "auto-ranging" mean?
The Xero has a built-in laser rangefinder that fires when you press the trigger button. It measures distance to whatever the laser hits, then automatically illuminates an LED pin in the exact position for that yardage. No more "is that 30 or 35 yards?" guessing, the sight tells you AND shows you where to aim.

Can I use it without the laser?
Yes, the Xero supports preloaded fixed pins as well as customizable pin yardages, so you can use it as a traditional digital pin sight if the rangefinder dies. But the rangefinder is the headline feature; battery life on AAAs is excellent (~1 year / 25,000 ranges).

What's the maximum range?
100 yards on game (deer, elk, bear, hogs). 300 yards on highly reflective targets (range flags, target mats). Beyond 100 yards on game, you generally shouldn't be shooting with a compound bow anyway.

Right-handed vs left-handed, what's the difference?
The mounting bracket is configured for the bow's riser orientation. Left-handed bows have the riser cutout on the right side as the archer faces them. Buying the wrong hand will not fit your bow.

Does it work on every compound bow?
Designed for compound bows with standard sight mounting holes (4-hole pattern). Does NOT work with traditional recurves or longbows. Does NOT work with crossbows (use the Xero X1i scope for crossbows).

Are batteries included?
NO, 2 AAA lithium batteries required (NOT alkaline, performance suffers in cold). Plan to buy a multi-pack of AAA lithium batteries when you order the sight.

What's the warranty?
1-year limited manufacturer warranty from Garmin.

Financing & Warranty

1-year limited manufacturer warranty from Garmin. 0% financing available, no credit needed on qualifying purchases. Military and First Responders are encouraged to use credentials in the cart section before checking out.

Technical Specifications

Model Number 010-01781-01 Product Xero A1 Bow Sight (Left Handed) Manufacturer Garmin Color Black Type Auto-ranging digital bow sight Hand Left-handed Range to Game 100 yards Range to Reflective Targets 300 yards Pin Color Red LED Pin Diameter .007" (red) / .009" (green if applicable) Battery 2 AAA lithium (NOT included), 1 year / 25,000 ranges Weight 14.7 oz (418g) Waterproof IPX7 Auto-Shutoff 24 hours Warranty 1-year limited manufacturer