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Leupold RX-1300i TBR Complete Operating Instructions

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-1300i TBR DIGITAL
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LASER RANGEFINDER
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  • Page 1 -1300i TBR DIGITAL ® LASER RANGEFINDER Complete Operating Instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 31 Helpful Hints for Using the Leupold RX-1300i Digital Laser Rangefinders .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    RX-1300i TBR Series digital laser ® rangefinder that has been designed by Leupold’s engineers and designers to be the best rangefinder in its class 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 . State-of-the- art circuitry and precision computing circuits are used to calculate the distance by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the RX-1300i TBR to the object and back .
  • Page 6 The Leupold RX-1300i TRB 6x23mm rangefinders employ an eye safe FDA Class 1 laser in their operation . Outside of the United States, the IEC is the governing body over laser products and has classified the RX-1300i TBR as Class 3R . Even so, there are a few precautions that are important to remember: •...
  • Page 7 SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS (cont.) • Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure • When you see the displays below through the eyepiece, please be aware that the product is active and emitting an invisible laser and the laser aperture should not be pointed toward anyone .
  • Page 8 • Auto Power Off after 5 seconds MODE (45 seconds if Trophy Scale is enabled) • Power: CR2 battery or equivalent • Battery Life: At least 5,000 actuations • Accuracy: +/- .5 yard/meter, up to 125 yds • The RX-1300i TBR rangefinder is waterproof BATTERY...
  • Page 9 . MEASURING DISTANCE WITH THE RX-1300i TBR Measurement of distance with the RX-1300i TBR is a very simple operation: 1 . View the object of interest through the monocular . 2 . Depress the POWER button to power up the unit .
  • Page 10 . Simply aim at the new object using the reticle, depress the POWER button and hold until the new range reading is displayed . The ranging accuracy of all Leupold RX-1300i TBR Series rangefinders is ± .5 yard/meter at distances less than 125 yards/meters, while the accuracy beyond 125 yards/meters is ±...
  • Page 11 Following is a reference table listing the ranges of the RX-1300i TBR rangefinder under different conditions: MAXIMUM RANGE CONDITION Yards Meters 1300 1189 Reflective Target Trees 1100 1006 Deer Surface texture, color, size, and shape of the target all affect reflectivity, which in turn affects the maximum range of the instrument .

  • Page 12: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS The RX-1300i TBR 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-1300i TBR 6× Magnification Inclinometer TBR (True Ballistic Range)

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION QUICK SET MENU ™ *Display shown with all possible characters visible...
  • Page 14 QUICK START MENU When you initially push the POWER button, the unit is ready for set up . To enter the Quick Set Menu , press and hold the MODE button for at least 1 second and then release the button . To manipulate a function, press the MODE button until that function is displayed, then use the POWER button to change the setting .
  • Page 15 FUNCTION 1: RFL, BOW OR LOS To activate RFL, BOW, or LOS, activate the RX-1300i TRB by pressing the POWER button, then press the MODE button to enter the menu . While “dISP” is shown in the display, press and release the POWER button to rotate through RFL, BOW, and LOS modes .
  • Page 16 For rifle users, scope adjustment or holdover information can also be displayed . RFL mode is comprised of five functions: BAS, HOLD, MIL, MOA and TRIG . One of these modes must be selected when in RFL mode before moving on to choosing your ballistic group in Function 2 .
  • Page 17 400 yards, and the lower display indicates that you should hold 23 .1 inches above your intended point of impact . If the RX-1300i TBR is set to range in meters, the appropriate holdover would be shown in centimeters .
  • Page 18 MIL will display the appropriate amount of holdover in milliradians to use, 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 mils to hold over or under .
  • Page 19 TRIG, a function that is included to support tradesmen and sportsmen, displays the true horizontal range and true vertical range, which is based upon trigonometry using angle and line of sight distance . Line of sight distance (LOS) readings will be displayed in the upper portion of the display .
  • Page 20 TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): RIFLE...
  • Page 21 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 . If the target is farther than 175 yards (160 meters), the LOS icon will flash while BOW remains displayed, and resulting distance will be the line of sight distance only .
  • Page 22 TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): BOW...
  • Page 23 FUNCTION 2: SEVEN RIFLE BALLISTICS GROUPS 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 24 TBR PERFORMANCE GROUPS: CARTRIDGE TABLE Sight-In Bullet Weight Muzzle Velocity Cartridge Name Group Distance (grains) (feet per second) .270 Weatherby Magnum 3760 Lazzeroni 7 .21 Firebird 3640 .30- .378 Weatherby 3500 Yards .30- .378 Weatherby 3450 .300 Weatherby Magnum 3450 .240 Weatherby 3520 .240 Weatherby...
  • Page 25 TBR PERFORMANCE GROUPS: CARTRIDGE TABLE Sight-In Bullet Weight Muzzle Velocity Cartridge Name Group Distance (grains) (feet per second) .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum 3850 .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum 3600 .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum 4060 .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum 3110 .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum 3470...
  • Page 26 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 . 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 27 TBR PERFORMANCE GROUP SELECTION TABLE: FOR BEST FIT UP TO 500 YARDS Sight-in 500 Yards Bullet Path Group Range Less than -20 inches of path height 300 Yards -20 to -25 inches 300 Yards -35 to -41 inches* 200 Yards -41 to -42 .5 inches 200 Yards -42 .5 to -49 .5 inches...
  • Page 28 It is your responsibility to have intimate familiarity with the performance of your firearm and take full responsibility for the projectile. The RX-1300i TBR digital laser rangefinder may serve best as a tool for learning performance during practice at a...
  • Page 29 FUNCTION 3: UNIT OUTPUT To choose between yards and meters, navigate through the Quick Set Menu by pressing the MODE button until “Unit” is shown in the upper display . Press and release the POWER button to alternate between yards and meters .
  • Page 30 FUNCTION 4: TROPHY SCALE The RX-1300i TBR lets you instantly and accurately judge the width and/or height of a target using Trophy Scale . To be used properly, you must enter the width/ height measurement you would like to use as a baseline .
  • Page 31 25” . To measure height, the same marks are used, but the RX-1300i TBR rangefinder must be held on its side . It is important to note that distance may limit the sizes available as a baseline measurement; small measurements may be limited at long distances and large measurements may be limited at short distances .
  • Page 32 FUNCTION 5: LAST TARGET MODE This mode is used to display the distance to the farthest object when more than one object may be read . Last Target Mode ensures an accurate reading on the farthest object being ranged . For example tree stand hunters might range tree limbs in the line of sight to their target .
  • Page 33 FUNCTION 6: 3 SELECTABLE RETICLES This mode allows you to choose any one of the 3 preloaded reticles as the primary aiming point for the RX-1300i TRB digital laser rangefinder . 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 34: 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 35: Rx-1300I Digital Laser Rangefinders

    HELPFUL HINTS FOR USING THE LEUPOLD RX-1300i DIGITAL LASER RANGEFINDERS HOW DO I ACTIVATE TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE (TBR)? See Function 1 on page 12 . Be sure to select the proper group for rifles on pages 21-25 . HOW DO I ACTIVATE SIMPLE LINE OF SIGHT (LOS) RANGE?
  • Page 36 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 37: 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 the event of a need for service or repair, please contact Leupold Product Service at: leupold .com BY PARCEL SERVICE:...
  • Page 38 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 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 # 174731 Artwork # 174746B...

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