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Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Gen 2

by Leupold

5x21 laser rangefinder with True Ballistic Range/Wind holdover calculation.

$199.99MSRP

Where to buy

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Specifications

Accuracy
±0.5 yd to 125 yds, ±2 yds to 1000 yds
Angle Of View
7 degrees
Battery Type
CR2
Eye Relief Mm
18.3
Field Of View
368 ft @ 1000 yds
Magnification
5x
Objective Lens Mm
21
Range Deer Yds
900
Range Reflective Yds
1400
Range Trees Yds
1200
Waterproof
true
Weight Oz
5.1

Source: Leupold official product page — Last verified: September 7, 2026

Pros

  • 5.1 oz is noticeably lighter than the Vortex Ranger 1300's 7.7 oz
  • $199.99 MSRP is less than half the Vortex Ranger 1300's $449.99
  • 900 yd deer-target range actually exceeds the Vortex Ranger 1300's 600 yd figure — the cheaper unit ranges non-reflective targets farther

Cons

  • 1400 yd reflective-target range is only marginally ahead of the Vortex's 1300 yd figure — not the main reason to pick this one
  • 5x magnification is lower than the Vortex's 6x, a minor tradeoff for a wider field of view

Who it’s for

Hunters who want the best practical (deer-target) range for the money — on that specific number, this outperforms the more expensive Vortex Ranger 1300. Archers will also get direct benefit from the Flightpath mode this Gen 2 model adds.

Who should avoid it

Anyone who specifically wants Vortex's VIP warranty policy or the marginally longer reflective-target range should compare against the Ranger 1300 directly — see the comparison below.

Our verdict

This is the more practically capable rangefinder for actual hunting distances (900 yd deer range beats the pricier Vortex's 600 yd) at under half the price. The Vortex's advantages are its warranty policy and a slightly longer reflective-target number that matters less than the deer-target figure for real hunting use. Built from Leupold's own published specifications and MSRP, not hands-on field testing.

Based on specifications, published information, and our evaluation framework — see how we test.

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