Reviews - Leupold RX-1000 TBR Compact Digital Laser Rangefinder Reviews - LU-RF-RX1000TBR-66505

Author: Mudrat (verified customer) , Bow & rifle hunter, from Tidewater, VA on Oct 19, 2009
Pros:  Small, light weight and easy to operate with gloves on. The TBR function is a must for bow and rifle hunters. The TBR is easy to set up as the manual explains.
Cons:  No lens covers for when it's slung around your neck and not in the case.
Would recommend:  yes

Mudrat wrote:

This excellent unit would be even more AWESOME if it had a jitter stabilization feature - to take the cold shivers (buck fever?) out of the equation :-)

Author: bvowinkel (verified customer) , competitor, hunter, from Bellevue, WA on Sep 22, 2009
Pros:  small size, great true ballistic range calculator, multiple recticle choices
Cons:  blue tint to viewfinder, made dawn & dusk a challenge
Would recommend:  yes

bvowinkel wrote:

Outstanding small size but loaded with features. The True Ballistic Calculator provides immeasurable confidence boost, with ability to match trajectory by caliber of your rifle. There are several recticles to choose from. Battery life was excellent. The one problem was the bluish tint to the optic. The 6x magnification was good, but lowlight situations were a challenge, with visibility diminished by the dark hue.

Author: Tmushy (verified customer) from Northridge, CA on Aug 18, 2009
Pros:  Very Compact, Accurate and really does go up to 1000 yards
Cons:  Not Fully Waterproof
Would recommend:  yes

Tmushy wrote:

I purchased the RX1000 without there being many reviews on the internet. I was comparing it with some of leupolds other rangefinders. I decided to give them a call and they recommended the RX1000 over any of their other rangefinders. They state it really will hit 1000 yards unlike their other ones. I found the setup very easy. It also comes with a waterproof mini reference card that you can keep in the nice nifty case it comes with. The case is magnetic so you can quickly slide out the VERY compact rangefinder without making a noise. Now unto the ranging capability. First off I want to point out the optics are very good and extremely clear. I tested the unit out in my backyard. I havnt been able to take it out hunting yet but my backyard is a good enough. I was able to range a green tree, by hand, at 890 yards away. It did take 3 tries to get that range but at least it was able to range off a tree. At closer ranges it only took one try to get the correct distance. My only ...
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Author: William Bruce (verified customer) , Avid Wyoming Hunter, from Shelby Twp. Mi. on May 5, 2009
Pros:  The ability to see the difference between LOS and TBR
Cons:  There arn't any
Would recommend:  yes

William Bruce wrote:

I like the ability to see the degree of angel along with the LOS and TBR at the same time. That way I can check the information with my drop chart to double check. The clairity is fantastic, and the accuracy is on the money. I love this unit.!