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Leupold RX-600 Series Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 -600 and RX-750 Series ® Rangefinders Complete Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Leupold Stevens Leupold Stevens & & P.O. Box 688 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton, OR 97075 USA Beaverton, OR 97006 USA 1 (800) LEUPOLD (538-7653) (503) 526-1400 Part # 59860 Artwork # 59736...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 Helpful Hints for Using the Leupold RX-600 / RX-750 Digital Laser Rangefinders .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    RX-600 / RX-750 Series digital ® laser rangefinder that has been designed by Leupold’s engineers and designers to be the best rangefinder on the market and to provide you with years of solid performance in the field . Following are detailed instructions regarding the proper use and employment of your RX rangefinder .
  • Page 5 rangefinders only provide a linear distance to your target . TBR delivers the ballistic equivalent range to the target, accounting for the effects of inclines or declines on the path of your bullet or arrow . Other features that are provided for firearms are outputs that display either MOA adjustments, or inches /centimeters of holdover at that specific distance .
  • Page 6 Safety and Operation Precautions The Leupold RX-600 and RX-750 6x22mm rangefinders employ an eye safe FDA Class 1 and CE Class 3A laser in their operation . Even so, there are a few precautions that are important to remember: •...
  • Page 7 RX-600/750 Features at a Glance • Laser Radiation: FDA Class 1 / CE Class 3A • Measurement Range: 5 yds – 600 / 750 yds • Measuring Time: Less than 1 second • Auto Power Off after 7 seconds • Power: CR2 battery or equivalent •...
  • Page 8 Battery Power StatuS IndIcator To determine your battery’s power level, look for the following indicators: FULL – A full battery bar indicates your battery is at or near peak capacity . HALF – A half-full bar indicates your battery has reached half-capacity . LOW –...
  • Page 9 CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF A MOVING TARGET / SCAN MODE: Follow the instructions for “Measuring distance…” as explained previously . Once the target has been measured, continue to hold down the POWER button and follow the object as it moves . The distance will automatically update as long as the POWER button is continuously depressed .
  • Page 10 Following is a reference table listing the ranges of the various models under different conditions: CONDITION Reflective Target (yd/m) Trees (yd/m) Deer (yd/m) Surface texture, color, size, and shape of the target all affect reflectivity, which in turn affects the maximum range of the instrument. as a rule of thumb, brightly colored targets are much more reflective than darker targets.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications The RX-600 and RX-750 Series of digital laser rangefinders 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 . Magnification Inclinometer TBR (True Ballistic Range) Last Target Mode Line of Sight Distance (LOS) Yards / Meters Mode...

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation QUICK SET MENU ™ *Display shown with all possible modes visible...
  • Page 13 QUICK START MENU when you initially push the Power button, the unit is ready for scanning. to enter the Quick Set Menu , press and hold the Mode button for at least 1 second. to manipulate a function, press the Mode button until that function is displayed, then use the Power button to change the setting.
  • Page 14 RFL or BOW mode is turned off . For rifle users, adjustment or holdover information can also be displayed . The available settings are as follows: BAS outputs the equivalent range to use with Leupold’s Ballistic Aiming System reticles or the equivalent horizontal range, ®...
  • Page 15 For rifle users, RFL mode is comprised of three TBR functions: HOLD, MOA, and BAS . One of these modes must be selected . To select the desired function, navigate through the Quick Set Menu until RFL is reached (activate if necessary) .
  • Page 16 distance you will choose in a later mode. the upper display shows whether you should hold Hi or Low, and the number of inches or centimeters to be used for proper correction. For example, a reading of “Hi, 8” means you should hold 8 inches above the intended point of impact if measuring in yards.
  • Page 17 TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): RIFLE...
  • Page 18 TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): BOW...
  • Page 19 FUNCTION 2: SEVEN RIFLE BALLISTICS GROUPS (RX-750 MODEL ONLY) tBr includes ballistics settings for seven rifle cartridge groups, which are displayed as a, B, c, aB, ac, Bc, and aBc. For example, if your cartridge type is in Group a, the displayed reading will account for the shot angle and provide the proper distance for holdover purposes (see following chart).
  • Page 20 TBR PERfORMANCE GROUPS: CARTRIDGE TABLE Sight-In Cartridge Name Group Distance .270 Weatherby Magnum Lazzeroni 7.21 Firebird .30-.378 Weatherby Yards .30-.378 Weatherby .300 Weatherby Magnum .240 Weatherby .240 Weatherby .270 Weatherby Magnum .270 Weatherby Magnum .270 Winchester Short Magnum 7mm Shooting Times Westerner 7mm Shooting Times Westerner 7mm Weatherby Magnum 7mm Weatherby Magnum...
  • Page 21 TBR PERfORMANCE GROUPS: CARTRIDGE TABLE Sight-In Cartridge Name Group Distance .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum .25-06 Remington .25-06 Remington Yards .260 Remington .270 Winchester .270 Winchester...
  • Page 22 Leupold web site at www.leupold.com for more assistance in selecting your group. If you have your ballistics performance data, select your performance group from the table on the next page based on the bullet path at 500 yards.
  • Page 23 TBR PERfORMANCE GROUP SELECTION TABLE: fOR BEST fIT UP TO 500 YARDS Group Less than -20 inches of path height -20 to -25 inches -35 to -41 inches* -41 to -42.5 inches -42.5 to -49.5 inches -49.5 to -52 inches More than -52 inches of path height (if the path height is more than 64 inches, performance will be reduced by the difference) * If your bullet height path is less than -20 inches at 500 yards with a 200 yard sight-in, consider sighting-in at...
  • Page 24 TBR PERfORMANCE GROUP SELECTION TABLE: fOR BEST fIT UP TO 800 YARDS Group Less than -96 inches of path height -96 to -120 inches -139 to -164 inches** -164 to -189 inches -189 to -212 inches -212 to -236 inches More than -236 inches of path height (if the path height is more than 250 inches, performance will be reduced by the difference) ** If your bullet path height is less than -139 inches at 800 yards with a 200 yard sight-in, consider sighting-in at...
  • Page 25 FUNCTION 3: BOW MODE (RX-750 MODEL ONLY) this mode, when activated, works with tBr to provide the correct ballistics range for arrows. to activate, navigate through the Quick Set Menu by pressing Mode until the Bow icon is displayed, then use the Power button to turn it on/off.
  • Page 26 only one group can be selected at a time. Selecting a new group deactivates all other groups. Most importantly, using Bow effectively means to Practice, Practice, Practice. anytime you handle a firearm or bow, you are ultimately responsible for your projectile. For best results, measure the drop of your arrow at 40 yards when using your 20 yard aiming point.
  • Page 27 FunctIon 4: unIt outPut this mode is used to choose between yards and meters as the preferred unit of measure. tBr measurements are shown in the top portion of the display, line of sight measurements shown in the bottom portion of the display (RX-750 Model Only) to choose between yards and meters, navigate through the Quick Set Menu by pressing the Mode button until “unit”...
  • Page 28 FUNCTION 5: LAST TARGET MODE (rX-750 ModeL onLy) this mode is used to display the distance to the farthest object when more than one object may be read. Multiple objects will often return an average distance. Last target Mode ensures an accurate reading on the farthest object.
  • Page 29 FunctIon 6: LIne oF SIGHt outPut this mode, when activated, provides the straight line distance to the target in the bottom portion of the display. to activate LoS, navigate through the Quick Set Menu by pressing the Mode button until the LoS icon is shown in the lower right portion of the display.
  • Page 30 FUNCTION 7: 3 SELECTABLE RETICLES This mode allows you to choose any one of the 3 preloaded reticles as the primary aiming point for the RX-600 / 750 digital laser rangefinders . To select a reticle, press MODE repeatedly until the current reticle is blinking . Press POWER repeatedly to scroll through the available reticles, then press MODE when the preferred reticle is shown .

  • Page 31: 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 32 Helpful Hints for Using the Leupold RX-600/750 Digital Laser Rangefinders HOW DO I ACTIVATE TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE (TBR)? Only available in RX-750 . See Function 1 on page 11 . Be sure to select the proper group for bows on page 22 or rifles on pages 16-21 .
  • Page 33 For rifles, ballistics performance of firearms and ammunition may vary from manufacturers published information . 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 —...

  • Page 34: Warranty / Repair

    Your Leupold RX-600 / 750 Series digital laser rangefinders are warranted by the Leupold Green Ring materials and workmanship for ONE YEAR from the date of purchase . In event of a need for service or repair, please contact Leupold Product Service at: BY PARCEL SERVICE: Leupold Product Service...
  • Page 35 PINNACLES; PRW; QR; QRW; QUICK RELEASE; RAIN SHED; SPEEDIAL; STD; TOTAL LIGHT THROUGHPUT; XTENDED TWILIGHT LENS SYSTEM; X-TREME; and YL are trademarks of Leupold & Stevens, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon. Note: We reserve the right to make design and/or material modifications without prior notice.

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