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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