Leupold RX-2800 TBR/w rangefinder : Long range solution or overpriced blunder

[@Ramatorix]

Thanks for being honest and giving the true pros and cons

[@meltormee6771]

TRULY A GREAT REVIEW I AGREE WITH YOU

[@tofer5000]

Good review. Meaningful evaluation of the available functions.

[@mrdre963]

I bought rx 1400 tbr/w I just couldn't seen to understand ballistics, I was also using it with a 6.5 140g match, there was no other video or site that explained it the way you did, this was very thorough and for that I just subscribed. my problem was I was putting moas that it told me to and was always off by like 12 inches but I'm zeroed at 100yds, mine is a 5x they also want me to zero at 300yds which I found it absurd. Thanks for the video.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

yea...like why have your zero locked at such an absurd distance. It makes no sense. Just a very poorly designed product at a premium price. At least you know to ignore it now haha -Walsh

[@ronaldraygun2639]

7:10 best advice you could get, honestly

[@itsamk18-ish]

I almost got a cheap range finder a few months ago that a buddy was selling,I want one to take to the range with me because they don’t have any distances marked. They get super expensive and I’d probably only use it a few times,mainly when zeroing something like if I ever zero my backup sights

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

Haha I have a redfield rangefinder to match my crappy binoculars lol

[@itsamk18-ish]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo lol I have some crappy little fixed 6x binos I got off Amazon for like 10$ ... talk about useless 😂😂😂 they did come in handy when the .... Uhm slightly over weight woman a few houses down was on her roof while her extremely skinny husband was on the ground yelling at her 😂😂😂

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

@@itsamk18-ish hahah ok....why was she up there?

[@itsamk18-ish]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo I have no idea but it was funny as hell ... I kept thinking she was going to fall off and land on him.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

@@itsamk18-ish 😆😆😆

[@heron123100]

Hey man I'm a little confused with the operation of this range finder. When it gives you the wind adjustment lets say it spits out 1.00 MIL for wind adjustment. How do you know whether you have to dial your optic 1.00 MIL to the left or to the right? Also with the TBR function ON it should automatically give you the calculated distance below taking into account the angle correct?

[@JohnG975]

I have the 1200 TBR you nailed one of my biggest complaints. Too bright in the morning/evening and not bright enough during the day.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

Do you even use the tbr settings? The zeros seem all wonky

[@JohnG975]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo No, I don't trust it. Just use it as a straight up range finder, and use my known drops. Not really happy with it, looking at the Vortex Razor 4000 to replace it.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

@@JohnG975 yea that's what I found was the only thing that works too. And crazy, I was trying to get ahold of the Vortex ranger 4000 too to review it. I'd love to see how it stacks up. Msg brownells on instagram and tell them Thin line Defense co needs one lol I'll try it out. -Walsh

[@meltormee6771]

EITHER WAY IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS ASKING YOU TO ACCEPT IT'S VERSION OF LIGHT. LIKE A BAD TV OR VIDEO....FRUSTRATING.

[@Elfin4]

Good review - Will have to remember not to buy one if these after this review, so good honest review. Best regards from the UK

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

Some of it was really a head scratcher. Long range it does great though...just turn everything off lol Hope you're staying safe across the pond and thanks for watching! -Walsh

[@davepartlow6430]

Very good review. I've watched one other and it really hyped up the range capability, even to 3000 yards. Not into the other functions which you've covered really well, and I too would agree not usable. I've changed my mind on this range finder and will not be purchasing. There'll be other better options to come along.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

I keep wanting to try the ranger 4000. It apparently goes out to 2k on deer sized targets. I just want to try it first after getting burned.... -Walsh

[@davepartlow6430]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo I assume you're not talking about a pickup truck or scale (both use ranger) and meant the Vortex Razor HD 4000. An Australian gentleman did a review about a year ago on the 4000 and had some issues with range repeatability beyond 2000 yards. He did not, however, go into any detail about other features. If you do get your hands on one, I look forward to seeing your review. I agree, putting out $500 (any amount for that matter) for something and it doesn't live up to your expectations or finding all the hype not to be true is very disappointing.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

@@davepartlow6430 ahh yea!! The razor HD 4000. I don't need to go 2000 but a little over 1000 would be nice. And yea...I'm getting to play with quite a few of these and as a consumer....I'd be pretty mad to get this product. I'll try to get the 4000 next! -Walsh

[@grobs4994]

Do you think the TOLED display on the rx-1400i would be any easier to see during the day compared to the OLED used on the rx-2800?

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

Man, I wish I knew. I'd really need to see it. I wouldn't have expected the leupold to be as dim as it is.

[@grobs4994]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo It's really a shame, I also expected more from Leupold at that price. That's one of the reasons why I rather opted for the black LCD display on the 1300i. I also heard complaints about pixels dying and displays dimming on the OLED models.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

@@grobs4994 ooof that's no good. I've been wanting to try the vortex ranger 1800 or 4000.

[@grobs4994]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo I'd definitely go for a Vortex, simply because of the VIP warranty. They are a bit more expensive than comparative models from Leupold, but if it comes with a lifetime warranty then it's an investment worth making.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

@@grobs4994 the ranger 1800 seems pretty reasonable. I wish it could hit longer than 900 on a deer sized target though.

[@sidararhan]

Hi, I have leupold rx-2800 tbrw I have some problems with it. Please can you help me for I solve my problem. Thank you.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

please can I help you solve the problem you solved ? sure! you're welcome -Walsh

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

No! You need to solve the help problem solved by the problem help solve! Get it right Walsh! - Jason

[@meltormee6771]

NICE WORK I LIKE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND CONSIDERATIONS. THANK YOU. I SMELLED A PROMO IN THE BEGINNING. WELL I NOW HAVE CONFIDENCE I CAN LISTEN AND LEARN FROM A TRUE PATRIOT;))

[@codyhilburn9203]

Aint nobody got time for Math!!!

[@meltormee6771]

THE TRAINING GIVE YOU THE MATH MY KNOWING THE ANSWERS BY LOOKING.

[@Ramatorix]

Math is hard!

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

The wind function is a no from me dawg

[@meltormee6771]

MY MAMA TOLL ME MAFF WAS IMPORT ANT...WHO KNEW ;))

[@mxdirtcarver9203]

🆘 It’s “Leu” (pronounced Lou) not Leo. ✌🏽

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

oh Leu stretch pants. got it! -Walsh

[@paulcee2404]

I have a solution to every one of your issues.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

I do too. I got a different rangefinder to solve them all. -Walsh

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

@@jacobjohnson6766 currently I have a sig bdx but I only use it in LOS mode. The data on the rangerfinder level for ballistics is poor at best. Particularly as the ranges increase. I'm looking to upgrade to the Vortex Ranger 4000 but I'm skeptical after seeing a few expensive range finders that are so-so. -Walsh

[@12vibaba]

@@jacobjohnson6766 yes he did

[@meltormee6771]

@@jacobjohnson6766 THERE IS NO ONE ANSWER;))