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-1600i TBR/W COMPACT DIGITAL
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LASER RANGEFINDER
Complete Operating Instructions
Digitally eNhanced Accuracy

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  • Page 1 -1600i TBR/W COMPACT DIGITAL ® LASER RANGEFINDER Complete Operating Instructions Digitally eNhanced Accuracy...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RX-1600i TBR/W Digital Laser Rangefinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    RX -1600i TBR/W . This manual was written in order to provide you with all the information needed to properly operate and obtain years of beneficial use from the RX-1600i TBR/W Keep it in a safe place and refer to it as needed .
  • Page 5 . For rifle shooters, the Leupold team has added to the TBR/W functionality by adding wind hold calculations that will provide a fixed 10 MPH full wind value .
  • Page 6 Class 1 laser in its operation . Outside of the United States, the IEC is the governing body over laser products and has classified the RX-1600i TBR/W as Class 3R . Even so, there are a few precautions that are important to remember: •...
  • Page 7 (cont.) SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS • Make certain that the laser beam does not strike on highly reflective surfaces • Read this instruction manual in its entirety before using this rangefinder . If the product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired •...
  • Page 8 • Measuring Time: Less than 1 second • Menu setup will power-off after 20 seconds, normal ranging will power-off after 7 MODE seconds • Power: CR2 battery or equivalent • Battery Life: At least 3,000 measurements POWER • The RX-1600i TBR/W is waterproof FOCUS BATTERY...
  • Page 9 (YD) -1600i TBR/W can also simply be used as a 6x monocular without activating the OLED .) INTERNAL DISPLAY AS SEEN THROUGH THE RX-1600i TBR/W WHEN THE POWER BUTTON IS DEPRESSED – Indicates the distance to the target in either yards or meters . RX-1600i TBR/W has the additional capability of displaying the True Ballistic Range to the target, or shot placement information .
  • Page 10 . The battery status bar will flash and the unit will shut down when no power remains . MEASURING DISTANCE WITH THE RX-1600i TBR/W Measurement of distance with the RX -1600i TBR/W is a very simple operation: 1 .
  • Page 11 POWER button and hold until the new range reading is displayed . The ranging accuracy of the Leupold RX -1600i rangefinder is ± 0 .5 yards/meters at distances less than 125 yards/meters, while the accuracy beyond 125 yards/meters is ±...
  • Page 12 Following is a reference table listing the ranges of the RX-1600i TBR/W under different conditions: TYPICAL MAXIMUM RANGE CONDITION Yards Meters Reflective Target 1,600 1463 1,200 1097 Trees Deer Surface texture, color, size, and shape of the target all affect reflectivity, which in turn affects the maximum range of the instrument .

  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS The RX -1600i digital laser rangefinder provides a variety of useful modes to tailor performance to the conditions you experience in the field . Model features are identified on the following pages . RX-1600i TBR/W Magnification 6× Inclinometer TBR/W (True Ballistic Range/Wind)

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION QUICK SET MENU ™ *Display shown with all possible segments visible...
  • Page 15 Pressing and holding MODE for 1 second at any time will save all changes, exit the Quick Set Menu, and prepare the rangefinder for immediate use . To reset your RX-1600i TBR/W to factory settings, Press POWER to activate the rangefinder, press and hold MODE, then press and hold POWER . A 10-second countdown timer will appear;...
  • Page 16 FUNCTION 1: TBR, BOW OR LOS To activate TBR, BOW, or LOS, activate the RX-1600i TBR/W by pressing the POWER button, then press the MODE button for <1 second and release to enter the menu . While “Out Put” is shown in the display, press and release the POWER button to rotate through TBR, BOW, and LOS modes .
  • Page 17 For rifle users, scope adjustment or holdover information can also be displayed . The available settings are as follows: BAS outputs the equivalent horizontal range, HOLD displays the inches or centimeters (depending on unit of measure selected) to holdover the intended point of impact, MIL displays the number of milliradians to holdover the intended point of impact and MOA displays the minute of angle correction .
  • Page 18 484 yards, and the lower display indicates that you should hold 51 .4 inches above your intended point of impact . If the RX-1600i TBR/W is set to range in meters, the appropriate holdover would be shown in centimeters .
  • Page 19 MOA Mode will show the minute-of-angle adjustment for your target which is based upon the ballistics group and sight-in distance you will choose in a later mode . The upper display shows the line of sight distance to the target . The lower display shows the appropriate number of MOA to adjust over or under your target .
  • Page 20 BOW (TBR/W MODELS ONLY) This mode, when activated, works with TBR to provide the equivalent horizontal range (level fire range) for arrows . The displayed range represents the ballistically equivalent horizontal distance to the target if the target is 175 yards or less .
  • Page 21 WIND Leupold’s new TBR/W solution will provide a fixed 10 mph full wind value, meaning it assumes the wind is at 90 degrees to the muzzle . We chose 10 mph as a way for the user to easily calculate corrections on the fly . If the wind is 5 mph, from the 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock position, the shooter would half the hold...
  • Page 22 TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): RIFLE...
  • Page 23 TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): ARCHERY...
  • Page 24 . If you are shooting a similar bullet weight and muzzle velocity that falls into the provided selections, you can use that load group with full confidence . NOTE: For a list of all available loads please go to leupold .com TBR/W PERFORMANCE GROUPS: LOAD TABLE...
  • Page 25 TBR/W PERFORMANCE GROUPS: LOAD TABLE Load Name (Muzzle Velocity-fps) Load Name (Muzzle Velocity-fps) 300 Yard Zero Group 300 Yard Zero Group 222 Rem. 55 gr. FMJBT American Eagle (3240) 300 Win. Mag. 165 gr. Federal Fusion (3200) 22-250 Rem. 55 gr. Power-Lokt HP 300 Win.
  • Page 26 TBR/W PERFORMANCE GROUPS: LOAD TABLE Load Name (Muzzle Velocity-fps) Load Name (Muzzle Velocity-fps) 200 Yard Zero Group 200 Yard Zero Group 22-250 Rem. 50 gr. Ballistic Silvertip (3810) 270 WSM 130 gr. Core-Lokt (3285) 22-250 Rem. 55 gr. Nolser Ballistic Tip (3680) 7mm Rem.
  • Page 27 Web sites provided by your cartridge manufacturer . You may also visit the Leupold Web site at leupold .com for more assistance in selecting your group .
  • Page 28 TBR/W LOAD GROUP SELECTION TABLE: FOR BEST FIT UP TO 600 YARDS 10 MPH Crosswind Load Sight-in Bullet Path Height @ 600 Yds. Group Range Deflection @ 600 Yds -42 to 48 inches* 10 to 28 inches 200 Yards -48 to -54 inches 10 to 28 inches 200 Yards -48 to -54 inches...
  • Page 29 To activate the appropriate ballistics group, TBR must be activated and you must choose between BAS, HOLD, MIL, or MOA . Once this has been done, pressing the MODE button will allow you to select the appropriate ballistics group . GRP (Group) will be shown in the upper display, and the current ballistics group will be shown in the lower display .
  • Page 30 REMEMBER: Knowing your theoretical bullet path at long ranges does not provide a license to take shots beyond ranges at which you have practiced, particularly at game animals or where stray shots could hit unintended targets. It is your responsibility to have intimate familiarity with the performance of your firearm and take full responsibility for the projectile.
  • Page 31 FUNCTION 4: UNIT OUTPUT This mode is used to choose between yards and meters as the preferred unit of measure . To choose between yards and meters, navigate through the Quick Set Menu by pressing and releasing the MODE button until “Unit” is shown in the lower display . Press and release the POWER button to alternate between yards and meters .
  • Page 32 This mode allows you to choose any one of the 3 preloaded reticles as the primary aiming point for the RX-1600i TBR/W digital laser rangefinder . To select a reticle, press and release MODE until the current reticle is blinking . Press and release POWER to scroll through the available reticles, then press MODE when the preferred reticle is shown .

  • Page 33: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Leupold LensPen) . To remove fingerprints, water spots or tougher dirt, use a soft cotton cloth or the cleaning end of the Leupold LensPen . A lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid may be used for more stubborn dirt . Always apply cleaning fluid to the cleaning cloth, never directly to the lens .
  • Page 34 HELPFUL HINTS FOR USING THE LEUPOLD RX-1600i DIGITAL LASER RANGEFINDER HOW DO I ACTIVATE TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE (TBR/W)? See Function 1 on page 13 . Be sure to select the proper group for rifles on pages 21-25 . HOW DO I ACTIVATE SIMPLE LINE OF SIGHT (LOS) RANGE? Rotate through the output menu and select LOS (see page 13) .
  • Page 35 RANGEFINDER DOES NOT PROVIDE RANGE. • Make sure that the POWER button is being depressed (as opposed to MODE button) • Make sure that nothing, such as your hand or finger, is blocking the lenses — as this could interfere with the emission and reception of the laser pulses •...

  • Page 36: Warranty / Repair

    . This warranty lasts for two-years from the date of purchase . For complete warranty details visit leupold .com/leupold-core/leupold-dna/lifetime-guarantee . In event of a need for service or repair, please contact Leupold Product Service at: leupold .com BY PARCEL SERVICE:...
  • Page 37 Leupold & Stevens, Inc. All marks, including corporate logos and emblems, are subject to Leupold’s rights and may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not Leupold’s, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Leupold, or in a manner likely to cause confusion.
  • Page 38 NOTES...
  • Page 39 NOTES...
  • Page 40 WWW .LEUPOLD .COM LEUPOLD & STEVENS INC . P .O . BOX 688 BEAVERTON, OR 97075-0688 U .S .A . 1 (800) LEUPOLD (538-7653) 14400 NW GREENBRIER PARKWAY BEAVERTON, OR 97006-5790 U .S .A . (503) 526-1400 Part # 173813 Artwork # 173820B...

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