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What Is TBR Rangefinder?
TBR uses advanced ballistics calculations to place you dead on target every single shot.
A rugged, easy-to-use, and waterproof red OLED screen makes it the perfect rangefinder.
Leupold offers TBR rangefinders.
What is Tbr Rangefinder?
Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Rangefinder Review
Leupold RX 1400i TBR / W Rangefinder is a mid-range rangefinder for bow and gun hunters. It’s built to deliver features at an affordable price.
Bow mode is basically an angled-compensation rangefinder, which gives you a measurement that takes into account gravity’s lesser effect on very steep shots up and down.
Gravity only affects the speed at which an object falls; it doesn’t affect the length of time it takes for an object to fall.
For rifle scopes, Leupold calls it true ballistic range (TBR), Vortex calls it horizontal component distance (HCD), and Bushnell calls it angle range compensation (ARC).
Features
It’s a rugged waterproof and fog-proof range finder that measures both horizontal and vertical ranges for archery and rifles.
For hunting purposes, a maximum range of 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) is more than enough. The range finder quickly computes and displays ranges up to the maximum distance.
Price
For this price, the Leupold RX-1000i TBR/W is an excellent choice.
Reliability
The Leupold Rx-1400i performed exactly as expected in all testing conditions and scenarios. It never fogs up in cold and/ or wet weather and it returns accurate ranges even in heavy rainfall and snow.
At close to maximum ranges, ranges were measured and reported back quickly. Sometimes, a line-of-sight distance was measured instead of a true ballistic (TBR) distance.
Ease of Operation
The RX-1400i is easy to use. Simply select one of its modes (such as “Single Shot”) and then place your target in the crosshairs. It will calculate the distance and display it for you.
This calculation usually takes place extremely quickly, but may take a few moments at longer ranges.
Display
It’s hard to see the screen when there’s too much ambient light. If you’re using the lowest or medium brightness settings, you might be able to get by in low-light conditions.
When you’re out for a hunt, if you want to be able to see well at night, then you should turn up the brightness so that you can see better.
Mode
Choosing a rangefinding mode and adjusting the device settings isn’t difficult.
Step 1: To adjust settings and modes, hold down the “MODE” button on the back of the device.
Step 2: Press the top button to change the value of a setting, then press MODE to confirm the changes.
Step 3: Pressing the MODE buttons moves you to the next setting (e.g., from “Auto” to “Manual”).
It might be helpful to refer to the manual when adjusting the settings for the first few times.
Rangefinder Modes
Three basic rangefinding modes are supported by the RX-1400i.
TBR
True Ballistic Range (TBR) mode measures the horizontal distance from the shooter to the target. Sometimes called “Angular Compensation” or “Equivalent Horizontal Range”.
With TBR mode enabled, the RX-1400 can also display estimated bullet drops in inches, centimeters, miles, or minutes of angle.
BOW
The Bow Mode is designed for archery. It shows the range at which an arrow would hit its target.
LOS
A line-of-sight (LOS) mode shows the straight-line distance from the camera to an object without taking into account the camera’s position relative to the object.
Maximum Range
With the RX-1400i rifle scope, you can reliably range reflective objects out to 1,400 meters (1,150 yards). Leupold’s user says that tree branches can be seen at up to 1,200 meters (1,000 yards) and game animals at up to 950 meters (950 yards).
Accuracy
For distances between 0.5 and 125 yard, accuracy for the Leupold Rx-1400i range from 0.5 to 1%. For distances greater than 1000 yards, the accuracy for the Leupold RX-1400i is 0.5%.
Lightweight
Leupold’s new RX-1400i rangefinder is a lightweight wonder. It’s 4 inches long, 3 inches tall, and 1.4 inches wide. The top and base have a rubberized finish that makes them super grippy.
The Fog Factor
It’s waterproof and fog proof, so it won’t cloud up when it rains. However, if it’s raining outside, you might have trouble viewing objects clearly through it.
The Red Display
The Leupold Rx-1400i TOLED Rangefinder has a red display that is easy to read even when there is limited light available. Entry-level rangefinder models with black displays may not be visible enough for use during early morning and late evening hours.
When it’s cloudy outside, the red dot is really bright and clear. It looks great, even though it’s not quite as sharp as it would be if it were sunny out.
When it’s cloudy outside, the display isn’t particularly bright. It’s easy to see everything on the display, but you need to pay attention.
TBR/W Explained
To use TBR, Leupold gives you several choices under the TBR mode
- BAS
- HOLD
- MIL
- MOA
- TRIG.
You must choose between one of these two modes, but you also need to know which factory rounds of ammo you’re using for your gun (or your bullet drop rate at 600 yards).
This info lets you decide which of the 25 cartridge load group options to use for your RX-1400.
What do cartridge load groups mean?
Entering some basic ballistics information into Leupold’s calculator allows them to more accurately determine the correct compensation factor for your rifle.
For rifle ballistically, the simple formula for true horizontal distance doesn’t quite translate perfectly because bullets travel in an arc.
Bullets don’t always fly straight from their barrels; they curve downward due to gravitational forces.
TBR Modes: BAS, HOLD, MIL, MOA & TRIG
BAS Mode
The BAS (Ballistics Aiming System) shows you the true ballistic range for your rifle. It’s based on your bullets’ performance groups.
If you want to be able to hit targets at varying distances, use BAS (Ballistic Accuracy Shooting). You’d aim according to your understanding of the ballistic properties of your bullets and your shooting skills.
If you’re shooting at something from a steep angle with a long-range sight, you may want to aim as though the object were 350 feet away.
HOLD Mode
The HOLD function calculates your score using your performance group, just as the BAS (Basic Aiming System) function does, but then it shows the line of sight range in the reticle.
At the top, it shows a Holdover value, which should be the distance from your intended height to where you want to stop growing.
MIL and MOA Modes
The MIL and MOAs are similar to HOLD mode, but they give you the holdover information for each setting and how to dial your telescope, if appropriate to your optical system.
TRIG Mode
The TRIG mode allows you to see the true line of sight but also shows you the distance from the camera to the subject. You may use the TRIG mode for measuring distances between objects.
What’s the ‘W’ for?
The W in the camera’s rangefinder’s (RX-1400i) designation stands for wind. It can measure wind speeds up to 10 miles per hour.
Conclusion
Leupold has worked with these technologies for years and has improved them over time.
For most hunters, it’s probably more accurate than they’re used to in real life.
We hope now you understand everything.
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