Vortex Ranger 1300
by Vortex Optics
6x22 laser rangefinder, 1300 yd reflective range, built-in angle-compensation.
$449.99MSRP
Where to buy
- MidwayUSACheck price at MidwayUSA$449.99 MSRP
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Specifications
- Accuracy
- ±3 yds @ 1000 yds
- Battery Type
- CR2
- Eye Relief Mm
- 17
- Magnification
- 6x
- Objective Lens Mm
- 22
- Range Deer Yds
- 10-600
- Range Reflective Yds
- 10-1300
- Waterproof
- true
- Weight Oz
- 7.7
Source: Vortex Optics official product page — Last verified: September 7, 2026
Pros
- 1300 yd reflective range is genuinely long for this price tier
- Angle compensation (HCD) is a real, usable feature for uphill/downhill shots, not just a marketing line
Cons
- 600 yd max range on deer-sized (non-reflective) targets is the practical ceiling for hunting use — the 1300 yd figure only applies to reflective targets
- At $449.99 MSRP, it costs more than double the Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W — see the comparison below for whether that gap is justified for your use case
Who it’s for
Hunters and long-range shooters who want maximum reflective-target range and Vortex's warranty policy, and who don't mind paying a premium over the Leupold.
Who should avoid it
Anyone whose real-world ranging need tops out well under 600 yards on actual game (not reflective test targets) should weigh whether the extra range and price over the Leupold RX-1400i are worth it for their specific use case.
Our verdict
The headline 1300 yd figure is a reflective-target number — the 600 yd deer-target range is the more practically relevant spec for hunting use, and it's not dramatically ahead of cheaper competitors on that number. Built from Vortex'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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