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Leupold RX-2800 TBR/W Complete Operating Instructions

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COMPACT DIGITAL
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  • Page 1 RX-2800 TBR/W COMPACT DIGITAL LASER RANGEFINDER Complete Operating Instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 30 Helpful Hints for Using the Leupold -2800 TBR/W Digital Laser Rangefinder .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    TBR/W Series rangefinder . To ensure top performance for the life of the product, please read these instructions before operating your RX-2800 TBR/W . It is a good idea to keep it in a safe place so you can refer to it as needed .
  • Page 5 . For people shooting longer ranges or in windy conditions, the Leupold team has included wind hold calculations that provide a fixed 10 MPH full wind value . Other output values are MOA adjustments, MIL adjustments, or TRIG values .
  • Page 6 SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS The Leupold RX -2800 7x27mm rangefinder does employ an IEC Class 3R laser . Even so, there are a few precautions that are important to remember: • Do not depress the POWER button while aiming at a human eye or while looking into the optics from the objective side •...
  • Page 7 SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS (cont.) • 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 RX -2800 FEATURES AT A GLANCE • High Resolution OLED Display • Laser: IEC Class 3R • Measurement Range: 7 yds – 2,800 yds • Measuring Time: Less than 1 second MODE • Auto Power Off after 7 seconds • Battery: CR123 •...
  • Page 9 , or used to obtain distance while simultaneously viewing the target . (The (YD) RX -2800 can also simply be used as a 7x monocular without activating the OLED .) INTERNAL DEFAULT DISPLAY AS SEEN THROUGH THE RX-2800 TBR/W WHEN THE RANGEFINDER IS TURNED ON Upper display indicates TBR output setting, lower display indicates your load group .
  • Page 10 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 . 2/3 – A half-full bar indicates your battery has reached half-capacity . 1/3 –...
  • Page 11 POWER button and hold until the new range reading is displayed . The ranging accuracy of all Leupold RX -2800 Series rangefinders is ± 0 .5 yards/ meters at distances less than 125 yards/meters, while the accuracy at maximum distance is ±...
  • Page 12 Following is a reference table listing the ranges of the RX-2800 under different conditions: TYPICAL MAXIMUM RANGE CONDITION Yards Meters 2800 2560 Reflective Target Trees 1300 1189 Deer 1100 1006 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 -2800 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-2800 TBR/W Magnification 7× Inclinometer TBR/W (True Ballistic Range/Wind)

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION QUICK SET MENU ™ LAST TGT *Display shown with all possible segments visible...
  • Page 15 To initiate rangefinder setup mode, press the POWER button to activate the unit, then press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to enter the Quick Set Menu To manipulate a function, press and release the MODE button until that function is flashing, then use the POWER button to change the setting .
  • Page 16 FUNCTION 1: TBR OR LOS To activate TBR or LOS, activate the RX-2800 TBR/W by pressing the POWER button, then press and release the MODE button to enter the menu . While “Out Put” is shown in the display, press and release the POWER button to rotate through TBR and LOS modes .
  • Page 17 For rifle users, scope adjustment or holdover information can also be displayed . Available outputs are as follows: BAS outputs the equivalent horizontal range, MIL displays the number of milliradians to holdover the intended point of impact and MOA displays the minute of angle correction . TBR for rifle settings is effective to 800 yards for most cartridges .
  • 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 lower display shows the line of sight (LOS) distance to the target . The upper display will show the appropriate number of mils to holdover .
  • Page 19 TRIG, a function that is included to support anyone interested in distances to objects, and 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 (300 .0 yards) readings will be displayed in the lower portion of the display .
  • Page 20 LINE OF SIGHT This mode, when activated, provides the straight line distance to the target without accounting for shot angle or specific ballistics . 8 1 :...
  • 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 .
  • Page 22 When wind is turned on, Elevation (E) value will blink after 1 second and then display the wind value shown as “W” to the left of the value . In BAS mode where no elevation hold is available, wind will be shown from the initial display .
  • Page 23 TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE (TBR) FOR RIFLES Gravity has maximum influence on a bullet when its path is level . When a bullet’s path is angled high or low, gravity has more effect on velocity and less effect on its path . So that means the bullet flies on a straighter path but slower .
  • 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 visit 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 Check the ballistic performance of your bullet by consulting your reloading manual, ballistics software, or by referring to literature or 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, 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 upper display . Press and Unit set to Yards (YD) release the POWER button to alternate between yards and meters .
  • Page 32 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-2800 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

    HELPFUL HINTS FOR USING THE LEUPOLD RX-2800 DIGITAL LASER RANGEFINDERS HOW DO I ACTIVATE TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE (TBR/W)? Only available in RX-2800 TBR/W . See Function 1 on page 13 . Be sure to select the proper group for rifles on pages 21-25 .
  • 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

    WARRANTY/REPAIR Leupold Electronics Two-Year Warranty The Leupold Electronics Warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship in the electronic components of RX, GX, and PinCaddie Rangefinders, Vendetta Archery Rangefinders, Leupold Thermal Optics and other Leupold electronic products . This warranty lasts for two-years from the date of purchase . For complete...
  • Page 37 In event of a need for service or repair, please contact Leupold Product Service at: leupold .com BY PARCEL SERVICE: BY POSTAL SERVICE: Leupold Product Service Leupold Product Service 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway P .O . Box 688 Beaverton, OR 97006-5791 USA Beaverton, OR 97075-0688 USA Please take a few minutes to register your product at leupold .com/account/login...
  • 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 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 # 172392 Artwork # 172400...