Leupold RX-1300i TBR Complete Operating Instructions

RX®-1300i TBR DIGITAL

LASER RANGEFINDER

Complete Operating Instructions

Introduction ...............................................Page 1

Specifications ..............................................Page 9

Operation ................................................Page 10

Cleaning/Maintenance .......................................Page 31

Helpful Hints for Using the Leupold

RX-1300i Digital Laser Rangefinders ............................Page 32

Warranty / Repair ..........................................Page 34

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Congratulations! You have purchased a Leupold® 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. To ensure top performance for the life of the
product, please read these instructions before operating your RX-1300i TBR.

Your new Leupold RX rangefinder incorporates advanced digital electronics with
state-of-the-art ballistics algorithms. The Digitally eNhanced AccuracyTM (DNA®)
engine incorporates additional signal processing techniques to generate better ranging
distance with more accurate rangefinding. RX-1300i TBR features include Leupold’s
exclusive Trophy Scale, multiple reticle options, and yards/meters. Additionally, the
truly innovative and unique feature is True Ballistic Range® (TBR). TBR algorithms
were developed by the same engineers who developed Sierra Infinity® Exterior
Ballistics Software and who helped develop navigation and guidance systems for
ICBMs and other missiles with far more demanding trajectory requirements than a
hunting bullet.

TBR is a marriage of laser ranging, an inclinometer, and an advanced
computerized ballistics program. The result is distance measurements accurate within
a yard, no matter the angle at which the laser is fired.

Bullets and arrows travel in

INTRODUCTION

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a ballistic arc, yet conventional rangefinders only provide a linear distance to your
target or a trig “shoot to” distance which fails on longer shots or steeper angles.
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 holdover adjustments in either MOA,
milliradians, or inches/centimeters at that specific distance. TBR eliminates any
potentially significant error, and provides a precise range for your aiming calculations.
TBR is matched to 7 rifle ballistics groups, allowing use with most popular firearms.

HOW THE RX-1300i TBR WORKS

The RX-1300i TBR is a top-quality 6x23mm monocular that incorporates the
additional benefit of a state-of-the-art laser rangefinder capable of measuring the
distance of a deer-sized animal from 6 yards to 900 yards, and a reflective target from
6 yards to 1300 yards. The rangefinders emit a series of invisible, infrared energy
pulses that are reflected off the selected target back to the optical unit. State-of-the­art 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.

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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:

• Do not depress the POWER button while aiming at a human eye or while looking

into the optics from the objective side

• Do not leave the rangefinders within the reach of small children

• Do not take the product apart as it has a self-protection device in the electronic

control module and may cause an electric shock

• Do not attempt to use any power source other than a CR2 battery

(or equivalent) — the RX-1300i TBR rangefinder is designed to prohibit

accessing any other external power supply

SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

This product complies with IEC
60825-1: 2014-05 Ed. 3.0 and complies with FDA performance standards
for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice
No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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LEUPOLD & STEVENS, Inc,
14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway, Beaverton, OR 97006

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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. The unit will produce an
audible “click” when the power button is activated to notify the user that the
rangefinder is emitting an invisible laser

• 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

BAS Display BOW Display LOS Display

(Display as seen through the eyepiece)

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RX-1300i FEATURES AT A GLANCE

POWER

FOCUS

• Laser Radiation: FDA Class 1 / IEC Class 3R

• Measurement Range: 6 yds – 1300 yds

• Measuring Time: Less than 1 second

• Auto Power Off after 5 seconds
(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

MODE

BATTERY

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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 – If the battery bar is empty, yet there is still data displayed above the bar, the

battery is nearing the end of its life and should be replaced.

NO POWER – If the battery bar is empty, and there is no data displayed above the bar,

your battery is dead and you must replace it. The battery status bar will flash and the unit

will shut down when no power remains.

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.

3. Align the reticle over the object being viewed.

4. Depress the POWER button again – this will cause the laser to activate.

5. Read the distance as shown in the image field.

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CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF A MOVING TARGET / SCAN MODE:

1. Follow the instructions for “Measuring distance…” as explained previously.

2. Once the target has been measured, continue to hold down the POWER button
and follow the object as it moves.

3. The distance will automatically update as long as the POWER button is
continuously depressed.

4. This procedure can also be used to obtain the range of multiple animals or
objects; simply move the reticle from one target to another while holding
down the POWER button.

CLEARING THE LAST DISTANCE OBTAINED:

The last range reading does not need to be cleared before reading another object’s
distance. 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 ± 2 yards/meters. The
maximum range of the unit depends on the reflectivity of the target and atmospheric
conditions.

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Following is a reference table listing the ranges of the RX-1300i TBR rangefinder
under different conditions:

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. Tan game coats are
more reflective (and thus provide a more solid reading) than a black roof. A shiny
surface is more reflective than a dull surface. Smaller targets are more difficult to
range than larger targets. Light conditions, haze, fog, rain, and other environmental
conditions can all affect ranging performance. Any factor which degrades air clarity
will reduce the maximum effective range. The sun generates infrared energy that can
degrade ranging performance in bright conditions or when ranging towards the sun.

MAXIMUM RANGE

CONDITION Yards Meters

Reflective Target

1300 1189

Trees

1100 10 06

Deer

900 823

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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

Magnification

6×

Inclinometer

Yes

TBR (True Ballistic Range)

Yes

Last Target Mode

Yes

Line of Sight Distance (LOS)

Yes

Trophy Scale

Yes

Yards / Meters Mode

Yes

Scan Mode

Yes

Battery Life

>5,000 Actuations

Weight

7.0 o z

Dimension (Inches)

4.0 x 2.5 x 1.5

Battery Status Indicator

Yes

Warranty

2 Years

Waterproof

Yes

Accurate +/- .5 Yard @ <125 yds.

Yes

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QUICK SET MENU

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OPERATION

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QUICK START MENU

When you initially push the POWER button, the unit is ready for set up. To enter the
Quick Set MenuTM, 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. If this is the last function to
be changed, you can allow the rangefinder to sit idle for 30 seconds which will
cause an automatic power-off, saving all selections. If additional functions require
manipulation, simply press MODE to continue through the Quick Set Menu. Pressing
and holding MODE for 1 second at any time will save all changes, exit the Quick Set
Menu, and prepare the rangefinder for immediate use.

Note: Activating certain modes automatically disables other modes. For example activating

the yards mode will automatically deactivate the meters mode.

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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. Once the desired mode is displayed, press the MODE button.

TBR FOR RIFLE USERS

TBR calculates the equivalent horizontal range (level fire range) from which you can
determine the correct aim for the conditions. For example, if you are shooting a .270
caliber, 130 grain bullet at 3,050 feet per second up a 30° incline at 400 yards,
direct line of sight, the TBR output will be 367 yards. The first step in correctly using
TBR is to Practice, Practice, Practice. Anytime you handle a firearm or bow, you are
ultimately responsible for your projectile.

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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. The available functions are described
on pages 14-16. TBR for rifle (RFL) settings is effective to 800 yards. If the
target is farther than 800 yards (731 meters), the LOS icon will flash while RFL
remains displayed, and resulting distance will be the line of sight distance only.
Press MODE to enter the setup menu. To select the desired function, rotate
through the “dISP” until RFL is reached (activate if necessary).
While the RFL icon is highlighted and the word “SEt” is shown
in the upper display, pressing POWER repeatedly will scroll
through BAS, HOLD, MIL, MOA and TRIG respectively; press
MODE when the desired function is displayed. For information
regarding BOW and LOS settings, please see page 18.

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BAS displays the equivalent horizontal range, which is
based upon the angle and the ballistics group and sight-in
distance you will choose in a later mode. This is the range you will
want to use when shooting, rather than the line of sight distance,
which may contain gross errors depending upon the shot angle.
Readings will be displayed with equivalent horizontal range in the
upper portion of the display.

HOLD will display the appropriate amount of inches/centimeters
holdover 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. In the
example to the right, the line of sight distance is 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.

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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. In the example
to the right, the line of sight distance is 750 yards, and the lower
display indicates that you should hold 6.0 mils above your intended
point of impact. Holdover values will be displayed in mils for both
yards and meters modes.

MOA Mode will show the minute-of-angle adjustment for your target
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 MOA to adjust over or under your target. In the example
to the right, the line of sight distance is 750 yards, and the lower
display indicates that you should dial the scope up 20.5 MOA to
account for bullet drop. Scope corrections will be displayed in MOA
for both yards and meters modes.

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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. The lower display will
briefly show the true horizontal distance (cosine) then the absolute
value of the true vertical distance (sine). Have you ever wondered
if that leaning tree would hit your home or tent if it fell? Measure
the height by obtaining the true vertical distance and then
measure the distance from your house or tent to the tree.

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TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): RIFLE

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BOW

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.

Most importantly,

using BOW effectively means to Practice, Practice, Practice.
Anytime you handle a firearm or bow, you are ultimately responsible for your
projectile.

LINE OF SIGHT

This mode, when activated, provides the straight line distance to the target
without accounting for shot angle or specific ballistics.

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TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): BOW

40 Yards (line of sight) at a 40° decline

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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). You must choose one of the seven
groups, based on your cartridge and ballistics information. TBR performance groups
organize load performance in a way that generally provides less than 2.5 inches
(1/2 minute of angle) of error in aiming out to 500 yards. The cartridge table shows
a common assortment of factory loads organized in their TBR performance groups.
If you are shooting a similar bullet weight and muzzle velocity that falls into the
provided selections, you can use that mode with full confidence.

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TBR PERFORMANCE GROUPS: CARTRIDGE TABLE

TBR

Group

Sight-In

Distance

Cartridge Name

Bullet Weight

(grains)

Muzzle Velocity

(feet per second)

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300

Yards

.270 Weatherby Magnum 100 3760
Lazzeroni 7.21 Firebird 140 3640
.30-.378 Weatherby 165 3500
.30-.378 Weatherby 180 3450
.300 Weatherby Magnum 150 3450

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300

Yards

.240 Weatherby 87 3520
.240 Weatherby 100 3400
.270 Weatherby Magnum 130 3200
.270 Weatherby Magnum 150 3245
.270 Winchester Short Magnum 130 3250
7mm Shooting Times Westerner 140 3330
7mm Shooting Times Westerner 160 3050
7mm Weatherby Magnum 139 3340
7mm Weatherby Magnum 175 3070
7mm Winchester Short Magnum 140 3310
.300 Remington Ultra Magnum 180 3250
.300 Remington Ultra Magnum 200 3025
.300 Weatherby Magnum 180 3120
.300 Winchester Magnum 150 3280
.300 Winchester Magnum 180 2960
.300 Winchester Short Magnum 150 3300
.300 Winchester Short Magnum 180 3025
.338 Remington Ultra Magnum 180 3030

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200

Yards

.204 Ruger 32 4225
.204 Ruger 40 3090
.22-250 Remington 55 3650
.223 Remington 40 3700

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TBR PERFORMANCE GROUPS: CARTRIDGE TABLE

TBR

Group

Sight-In

Distance

Cartridge Name

Bullet Weight

(grains)

Muzzle Velocity

(feet per second)

C

200

Yards

.223 Winchester Super Short Magnum 55 3850
.223 Winchester Super Short Magnum 64 3600
.243 Winchester Super Short Magnum 55 4060
.243 Winchester Super Short Magnum 100 3110
.25 Winchester Super Short Magnum 85 3470
.25-06 Remington 115 2990
.25-06 Remington 120 2990
.260 Remington 120 2890
.270 Winchester 130 2910
.270 Winchester 150 2850
.270 Winchester Short Magnum 150 3275
7mm Winchester Short Magnum 160 2990
.280 Remington 140 2990
.280 Remington 150 2890

AB

200

Yards

.243 Winchester 100 2950
.243 Winchester 100 2960
7mm-08 120 3000
7mm-08 140 2800
.338 Remington Ultra Magnum 250 2660
.338 Winchester Magnum 210 2829

AC

200

Yards

.25 Winchester Super Short Magnum 120 2990
.260 Remington 115 2750

6.5x55mm Swedish 140 2630

7mm Remington Magnum 175 2860
.280 Remington 160 2940
.300 H&H Magnum 180 2880
.300 Weatherby Magnum 200 2700
.30-06 Springfield 125 3140

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TBR PERFORMANCE GROUPS: CARTRIDGE TABLE

TBR

Group

Sight-In

Distance

Cartridge Name

Bullet Weight

(grains)

Muzzle Velocity

(feet per second)

AC

200

Yards

.30-06 Springfield 180 2700
.308 Winchester 150 2820
.308 Winchester 168 2670
.338 Winchester Magnum 210 2830
.338 Winchester Magnum 250 2650
.378 Weatherby Magnum 300 2800
.460 Weatherby Magnum 450 2700

BC 200 Yards .378 Weatherby Magnum 300 2925

ABC 200 Yards

.223 Remington 64 3020
.378 Weatherby Magnum 300 2920

For hand loads or any other unique loads not shown in the above list, the table on
the next page provides a guideline for selecting the appropriate TBR performance
group. 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. 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. Be sure not to confuse bullet path with bullet drop. Bullet path
will be related back to your sight-in range whereas bullet drop relates only to the total
drop of the bullet, regardless of sight-in range.

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TBR PERFORMANCE GROUP SELECTION TABLE: FOR BEST FIT UP TO 500 YARDS

TBR

Group

500 Yards Bullet Path

Sight-in

Range

A Less than -20 inches of path height 300 Yards
B -20 to -25 inches 300 Yards
C -35 to -41 inches* 200 Yards

AB -41 to -42.5 inches 200 Yards

AC -42.5 to -49.5 inches 200 Yards

BC -49.5 to -52 inches 200 Yards

ABC

More than -52 inches of path height (if the path height is more than 64 inches,
performance will be reduced by the difference)

200 Yards

* If your bullet height path is less than -20 inches at 500 yards with a 200 yard sight-in, consider sighting-in at 300

yards and selecting group A or B. Alternately, you can use group C with a 200 yard sight-in, but the TBR will be less
accurate at extreme long ranges.

To activate the appropriate ballistics group, RFL must be activated and you must
choose between BAS, MOA, MIL or HOLD. 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. Press
and release POWER repeatedly to scroll through the available
ballistics groups.

Extreme Long Range Group Selection — If you intend to shoot varmints or targets at
ranges beyond 500 yards, selecting your group based on 800 yard performance will
provide a better performance match throughout this working range. Select your group
for extreme long range shooting from the table below.

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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. The RX-1300i TBR digital laser
rangefinder may serve best as a tool for learning performance during practice at a
secure range so you are ready for that critical shot.

TBR PERFORMANCE GROUP SELECTION TABLE: FOR BEST FIT UP TO 800 YARDS

TBR

Group

800 Yards Bullet Path

Sight-in

Range

A Less than -96 inches of path height 300 Yards

B -96 to -120 inches 300 Yards

C -139 to -164 inches** 200 Yards
AB -164 to -189 inches 200 Yards
AC -189 to -212 inches 200 Yards
BC -212 to -236 inches 200 Yards

ABC

More than -236 inches of path height (if the path height is more than 250 inches,
performance will be reduced by the difference)

200 Yards

** If your bullet path height is less than -139 inches at 800 yards with a 200 yard sight-in, consider sighting-in at 300

yards and selecting group A or B. Alternately, you can use group C with a 200 yard sight-in, but the TBR will be less
accurate at extreme long ranges.

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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.

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FUNCTION 4: TROPHY SCALE

TM

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.
To set the Trophy Scale, enter the Quick Set Menu and
activate Trophy Scale. Once Trophy Scale has been
activated, press MODE to enter the Trophy Scale value
set-up. At this point, the Trophy Scale value will be flashing; pressing POWER
will increase the Trophy Scale value two inches/5 cm, at a time. The Trophy Scale
value will begin at 10”/25 cm, for the initial set-up, or the last saved value for
subsequent changes, and will progress up to 60”/150 cm. The next press of the
POWER button will reset the numbers to 10”/25 cm again. Press MODE or wait for
the power to “time out” to save the baseline measurement.

Once the baseline Trophy Scale value has been saved, the Trophy Scale bracketing
system will automatically adjust to changing distances to the target, displaying a
single mark on the left, and two marks on the right. To use Trophy Scale, place the
left edge of the target on the left mark, the two marks on the right will represent
a range of widths; for example, the closest of the right marks may represent a

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width of 21” and the farther mark may represent a width of 29”. If the target
brackets perfectly between the left mark and the closer right mark, it measures
21”, if the target brackets perfectly between the left mark and the farthest
right mark, it measures 29”. If the target falls between the two right marks, it
measures approximately 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. Trophy Scale measurements are for reference only and
may not be exact.

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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. Last
Target mode will ensure you range the deer on the ground and
not the tree limbs.

To activate Last Target mode, navigate through the Quick
Set Menu by pressing the MODE button until the Last Target icon
is shown in the left portion of the display. Press and release the
POWER button to turn Last Target on/off.

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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. The reticle choices are as follows:

Plus PointTM: Ideal for varmints
and other small targets. Small
open center avoids coverage of
very small or distant targets.

Reticle draws your eye to the center, easy to see, does not cover the
target in the center where aiming is most critical.

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CLEANING/MAINTENANCE

Blow away dust or debris on lenses, or use a soft lens brush (such as the one found
on the 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.

To insert a new battery, remove battery cover (shown in diagram on page 5) and remove
exhausted battery. Insert new CR-2 battery, negative terminal first, into the battery
compartment. Close battery cover.

To focus the digital laser rangefinder, turn the eyepiece left or right (you will feel and
hear the clicking of the diopter, indicating a change to the focus has been made)
until crisp display focus is achieved.

RX-1300i TBR is waterproof.

RX-1300i TBR includes a lanyard and is equipped with a lanyard attachment for
added security in the field. An instructional supplement is supplied in the inside
pocket of the included case.

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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?

Follow the Quick Set Menu procedure (see page 11).

WHEN I SHOOT BASED ON THE TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE READOUT
PROVIDED BY THE RANGEFINDER, THE PROJECTILE IS NOT HITTING
THE TARGET.

The first step in correctly using TBR is to Practice, Practice, Practice. Anytime you
handle a firearm or bow, you are ultimately responsible for your projectile. Be certain
that if you’re shooting a bow that “BOW” is turned on. Be certain that if you’re
shooting a rifle that “RFL” is turned on.
Be certain you selected the correct ballistics groups

(see pages 21-25 for rifles). It is

imperative that a rifle be sighted-in at the recommended range.
For rifles, ballistics performance of firearms and ammunition may vary from
manufacturers published information.

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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

• Make sure unit is held steadily while depressing the POWER button

• When using BOW mode, it is important to note that TBR returns are limited to
175 yards; returns greater than 175 yards will be displayed as LOS and the
LOS icon will flash

• Make sure the target is at least 6 yards away

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BY PARCEL SERVICE:

Leupold Product Service
14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Beaverton, OR 97006-5791 USA

BY POSTAL SERVICE:

Leupold Product Service
P.O. Box 688
Beaverton, OR 97075-0688 USA

WARRANTY/REPAIR

For product questions, consult the Leupold Web site at:
leupold.com or call (800) LEUPOLD (538-7653).

Please take a few minutes to register your product at leupold.com/account/login.

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

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

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respective owners, and are used with permission. BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB and BOONE AND
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FOUNDATION are registered trademarks of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. MOSSY OAK BREAK-UP,
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We reserve the right to make design and/or material modifications without prior notice.

Copyright © 2017 Leupold & Stevens, Inc. All rights reserved.

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