2013 Leupold Sports Optics Catalog

L e u p o L d R a n g e f i n d e R
MulTiplE BallisTics sETTings
Part of what makes the Leupold RX Series the smart rangefinder for hunters is True
Ballistic Range. RX rangefinders are the only rangefinders to provide accurate aiming
information matched to the performance of your rifle or bow. By calibrating the incline,
line of sight range to the target (LOS), and a projectile’s ballistics, RX provides
hunters the correct equivalent horizontal distance for precise shooting on an incline.
In other words, aim using the True Ballistic Range, not the line of sight range.
Rifle hunters can also get this data as MOA or Mil adjustment, or holdover/under
in inches or centimeters. With practice, long distance/steep angle shooting will
become second nature. Dial in your RX to one of seven TBR ballistics settings for
your rifle/cartridge trajectory for incredible accuracy. TBR is effective to 800 yards
for most rifle cartridges.
Leupold continues to advance ranging technologies designed to improve speed,
accuracy, and confidence. True Ballistic Range (TBR), Trophy Scale, and our
proprietary Digitally eNhanced Engine (DNA) are three examples of giving you
every advantage you need to be successful in the field.
400 YaRds (linE oF sighT)
aT a 40º inclinE
(as shown on RX-800i TBR display)
tRue bAllistic RAnge
Aim as if the target is 335 yards away
40 YaRds (linE oF sighT)
aT a -40º inclinE
(as shown on RX-800i TBR display)
tRue bAllistic RAnge
Aim as if the target is 30.6 yards away
The RX has five True Ballistic Range readouts for hunters.
MoA: Minutes of Angle of elevation to adjust your
riflescope for precise zero.
holD: Number of inches or centimeters to hold over or
under aim point of target.
Mil: Miliradians of elevation adjustment needed. For use
with Mil Dot or other mil-based reticles.
bAs: The Leupold-exclusive Ballistics Aiming System
provides equivalent horizontal range for which
you should aim, based on your bullet’s ballistics.
tRig: Designed to support engineers and professionals.
Displays the true horizontal range and true
vertical range, which is based upon trigonometry
and the line of sight distance.
seven RiFle gRoups
TBR
Group
A
Bullet Path
at 500 Yards
Less than
-20 inches
Sight-in
Range
300 yds
B -20 to -25 inches 300 yds
C -35 to -41 inches 200 yds
AB -41 to -42.5 inches 200 yds
AC -42.5 to -49.5 inches 200 yds
BC -49.5 to -52 inches 200 yds
ABC
More than
-52 inches
200 yds
Cartridge Type
Super flat shooting magnums such as
30-378 Wby. Mag. and Lazzeroni 7.21 Firebird
Big game magnums including .240 Wby.,
.300 WSM, and 7mm STW
Workhorse big game cartridges such as
.243 WSSM, .270 Win., and .25-06 Remington
Lighter big game cartridges such as
.243 and 7mm-08
Non magnums with heavy bullets including
30-06, .308 Win., and .338 Win.
Big magnums with round nosed bullets
including .300 Wby. Mag. or .378 Wby. Mag.
Super heavy bullets such as a 300 grain
bullet from a .378 Wby. Mag.
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AvAilAble Finishes
MAxiMuM RAnge (YDs)
bY tARget tYpe
MiniMuM RAnge
RX ® -1000i TBR ®
RX ® -1000i RX ® -800i TBR ®
RX ® -800i
RX ® -600i
with dna ® with dna ® with dna ® with dna ® RX-FulldRaw with dna ® VEndETTa ® TBR ®
1,000 – Reflective
700 – Trees
600 – Deer
1,000 – Reflective
700 – Trees
600 – Deer
800 – Reflective
600 – Trees
500 – Deer
800 – Reflective
600 – Trees
500 – Deer
800 – Reflective
600 – Trees
500 – Deer
600 – Reflective
500 – Trees
400 – Deer
yds 5 5 6 6 6 6 10
m 4.6 4.6 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 N/A
inclinoMeteR Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes
tbR ® (tRue bAllistic RAnge ® ) Yes No Yes No Yes – Archery No Yes
MeAsuRing AccuRAcY At unDeR
125 YARDs (±YDs)
DisplAY
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< 1 < 1 < 1/2 < 1/2 < 1 < 1/2 1
Illuminated Red
OLED Display
Illuminated Red
OLED Display
LCD Display LCD Display LCD Display LCD Display
Multi-coAteD lens sYsteM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A
scAn MoDe Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
lAst tARget MoDe Yes No Yes No Yes No No
tRophY scAle No No Yes Yes Yes No No
YDs / MeteRs Yds / M Yds / M Yds / M Yds / M Yds / M Yds / M Yds
WeAtheRpRooF Yes Yes Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof Yes
75 – Reflective
75 – Trees
75 – Deer
Illuminated Red
LED Display
TBR Performance Group Selection Table (for best fit up to 500 yards)
Reticle
Plus Point, Duplex,
Duplex w/ Plus Point
Plus Point, Duplex,
Duplex w/ Plus Point
Plus Point, Duplex,
Duplex w/ Plus Point
Plus Point, Duplex,
Duplex w/ Plus Point
Plus Point, Duplex,
Duplex w/ Plus Point
Plus Point, Duplex,
Duplex w/ Plus Point
N/A
TRophY scalE
Our exclusive Trophy Scale lets you instantly judge the width and/or height of a target before you make
the shot. Upon activation (Quick Set Menu), enter the width/height measurement you would like to use as
a baseline. Once the baseline has been saved, the Trophy Scale bracketing system will automatically adjust
to changing distances to the target, displaying a single mark on the left and two marks on the right.
To use Trophy Scale, place the left edge of the target on the left mark; the two right marks will represent a range
of widths. For example, the closest of the right marks may represent a width of 21" and the farther mark may
represent a width of 29". If the target brackets perfectly between the left mark and the closer right mark, it
measures 21". If it brackets between the left mark and the farthest right mark, it measures 29". The same process
is used to measure height, turning the rangefinder on its side. Note: Distances may limit the sizes available as
a baseline measurement. All measurements are for reference only and should not be considered exact.
digiTallY EnhancEd accuRacY
When you need to know the distance to your target only two things matter: speed and accuracy. Leupold pushes
each to the next level with our exclusive Digital eNhanced Accuracy technology used in laser rangefinders.
DNA combines the industry’s fastest “engine” with state-of-the-art digital signal processing to eliminate
excess image “noise.” Regardless of the background, the filtered image yields better target separation from
background colors and textures. The result is a more precise measurement to the target (to within 1 yard at
distances up to 1,000 yards).
Simply put, our DNA technology delivers the fastest, most accurate ranging in the field.
photo A
Oscilloscope return from a traditional laser rangefinder at 750
yards on a whitetail deer. The wider band represents “noise” from
the natural background, which degrades accuracy and speed.
RubbeR ARMoR Fully Armored Fully Armored Top Grip Armor Top Grip Armor Top Grip Armor Top Grip Armor N/A
DiopteR Focus Yes – With Detents Yes – With Detents Yes – With Detents Yes – With Detents Yes – With Detents Yes – With Detents N/A
DiMensions (inches) 3.8" x 2.8" x 1.3" 3.8" x 2.8" x 1.3" 4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6" 4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6" 4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6" 4" x 2.75" x 1.5" 2.8" x 2.3" x 1.2"
Weight
ounce 7.8 7.8 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.8 10.0 (with mount)
gram 221 221 198 198 198 193 283 (with mount)
ActuAl MAgniFicAtion 6x Monocular 6x Monocular 6x Monocular 6x Monocular 5x Monocular 6x Monocular N/A
Ft @
1000 yd 320 320 320 320 375 325 N/A
lineAR FielD oF vieW
m @
1000 m 98 98 97.5 97.5 114.3 100 N/A
AngulAR FielD oF vieW (DegRees) 6 6 6 6 6 6 N/A
objective ApeRtuRe (mm) 22 22 23 23 23 23 N/A
tWilight FActoR 11.5 11.5 11.7 11.7 10.7 11.7 N/A
exit pupil (mm) 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.8 N/A
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photo b
Oscilloscope return from the same whitetail and distance using Leupold
RX-1000i with DNA. The narrower band shows less “noise,” which yields
a more precise distance to the target and greatly increases speed.
eYe RelieF (mm) 16 16 14 14 14 21 N/A
yds 5 5 6 6 6 6 N/A
close Focus DistAnce
m 4.6 4.6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 N/A
electRonics WARRAntY 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Black Gray/Black Black/Dark Green Mossy Oak Break-Up