Leupold RX 1000 TBR DNA vs Vortex Ranger 1000

[Bordercop]

I was hoping that those of you who know anything about these rangefinders could chime in. Looking to purchase one soon and I need a little help. Between Leupold and the Vortex which is a more accurate and better rangefinder? Thank you in advance.

[toddtms]

I am glad you posted this, because I am in the same boat and have been looking at the exact two models you mentioned.  I have tried both in the store, and I like the red reticle in the Leupold a little better than the black on the Vortex.  It seemed a little easier for me to pick up the objects with.  That being said, I don't think you could go wrong with either model.   

I am curious to see what others experience is.

Thanks for the post. 

[kentrek]

I just purchased the vortex, mostly for archery but after getting pretty steady readings up to 850 yards I think it would work fine for most rifle/Muzzy guys...I havent got to use it in a wide variety of conditions tho

I heard two direct comparisons first hand that put the vortex ahead of Leupold , pluss after my last Leopold range finder I had no reason to buy another

Hope this helps

[hogslayer]

The vortex is the one with the red numbers.  I went with the vortex because of the life time warrenty.  Leuopold has a 2 year warrenty last time I checked.  But some people don't like the .5 second delay on the readings of the vortex.  No matter what they all say they are not going to be fog proof 100% of the time.  I had my vortex fog up on me this year and it was when I needed it most.  Maybe there is something I did wrong but I think when it is 38 degrees and raining and it is warm from your body temp it is going to fog up no matter what. 

[scottcrb]

If ya go vortex check with elknut on here he has the best prices I've found.

[Mfowl]

If ya go vortex check with elknut on here he has the best prices I've found.

We'll see about that!   

[hogslayer]

He does I checked. Was going to say the same thing.  Way cheaper than amazon or any where else I could find.

[mtbshark]

Steve just did a review on both check it out backcountryhunter.net

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[Jellymon]

I would get the vortex. It's completely waterproof, has a lifetime warranty, and the brightness, optic and build quality is the same as the leupold to me, if not better. The leupold isn't waterproof and only has a 1 or 2 year warranty. On trees and brush I can consistently get over 700 yds with my vortex. Yes it takes a split second longer to range than the leupold, but it's still well under 1 second. Both great products but I believe the vortex is the better option. The vortex has the red illuminated numbers, and the brightness of the display is adjustable.

[dontgetcrabs]

If ya go vortex check with elknut on here he has the best prices I've found.

    Ordered the Vortex from elknut on Thursday received it yesterday. Great guy to deal with and best price.

[wac-n-stack]

I own the vortex 1000 and have had no problems with mine fogging up-the only issue I have is when you are hunting in snow it is very hard for me to read the yardage numbers even on the darkest setting because of the red illumination-has anyone else had this issue?

[idahohuntr]

I had a Leupold RX III 1000 TBR and it worked well for 3+ years and a week ago it died.  I mailed the old one to the warranty repair place on Thursday last week and a brand new RX IV 1500 TBR was waiting on my doorstep when I got home today.  Hard to be mad about it breaking when they do something like that