Leupold Introduces new Compact RX-1000 Rangefinder
Leupold has released a new ultra-compact laser rangefinder, the RX-1000. This thing is tiny — not much larger than a pack of cigarettes. The pocket-sized RX-1000 measures 3.8 inches long and weighs just 7.8 ounces. The “street price” for the basic RX-1000 unit is about $350.00 while the TBR® model with built-in ballistics compensation runs about $400.00 (OpticsPlanet.com prices). Both the RX-1000 and RX-1000 TBR units feature an aluminum frame, inside a weatherproof, matte-black, rubber-armored exterior. The RX-1000 TBR is also available in Mossy Oak® camouflage.
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Beyond the reduction in size and weight, the notable feature of the RX-1000 is an improved optic with better light transmission. Leupold claims the RX-1000’s 80% light transmission is superior to most other rangefinders. In addition, the RX-1000 features a RED OLED read-out. In low light conditions, the OLED is definitely easier to view that conventional LCD displays.
Leupold claims the RX-1000 has a maximum effective range of 1,000 yards (914.4 meters) on reflective targets. Based on the performance of other Leupold rangefinders, we expect this claim is grossly optimistic and you shouldn’t count on reliable ranging much past 700 yards.
One feature we like about the new RX-1000 are the selectable reticles: a small “Plus Point” crosshair for ranging small targets, a larger outer crosshair, or a combination of the two. This is a feature we’d like to see added to premium rangefinders like the Swarovski laser guide. Choosing a tight reticle lets you aim the device more precisely, which reduces the chance of errant laser returns.
We think it’s wise to pay the money for the TBR model which automatically calculates the shot angle and provides the actual Ballistic Range rather than the straight-line distance to the target. This can be very helpful for hunters shooting at extreme up or down angles in mountainous country. To learn more about the RX-1000, check out Jeff Quinn’s Gunblast.com Review, visit www.leupold.com, or call 1-800-LEUPOLD.
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Would like to see some actual reviews for this unit. The gunblast ‘review’ was simply a product news release like this one. Nobody has actually compared the Leupold to anything current. I’m interested to see how it really works. So far it’s just a picture with nothing to show for it.
The Gunblast review was indeed a review of the actual product shown. We do not do press releases. I took the pictures, typed the review, and actually looked through the rangefinder, ranging the distance to both known and unknown distances at objects of various compositions. I do not know anything more that needed to be done. The RX-1000 works. I trust it. I recommend it.
Jeff Quinn
Feature Editor
Gunblast.com
Mr. Quinn,
I understand you actually had the unit. Pat Mundy told me you were one of the few, if only writer to have one. I don’t understand why you didn’t compare it to a modern rangefinder and post some actual data of what the Leupold can do. You simply said it can range out to 1000 yards…on what? A building? A tree? A deer?
[Tell us more.] There are very few rangefinders on the market that don’t say they can range to 1000 yards…reality has proven very few can actually do it. How about telling us what the Leupold can actually do. I’ve read some of your other reviews and I believe that you do honest evaluations…I can tell you I wouldn’t be motivated to buy one based on that review — there is no meat to it.
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I’m also very interested about how the optics stack up to the Leica/Zeiss/Swarovski. Having a rangefinder that can be used in a pinch to replace binoculars is a real benefit. If this is just another 600 yard practical range rangefinder with iffy optics it’s not really that interesting to most people.