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Leupold Display fade
« on: June 24, 2025, 08:51:13 AM »
Have been dealing with my RX1000i red display fading for a while now, I understand it’s out of warranty and Leupold won’t repair the issue. Do the new models still have this issue? What has everyone switched to with success? I know it took about 5 years for this issue to arise but would like to find a replacement that lasts a little longer as well as an accurate range to 1000yards


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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2025, 09:19:15 AM »
Send it down to Leupold and they will make it right for you.
Probably an upgrade at a very reduced price.
They are interested in keeping you satisfied. :tup:

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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2025, 10:21:55 AM »
I'm surprised their warranty is only 5 years, I had an older Vortex rangefinder that quit working and they sent me a new model no questions asked.  You may remind them of that if you send it in.

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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2025, 12:45:47 PM »
Go with one of the Sig Kilo’s. Best rangefinder I’ve used so far.

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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2025, 01:13:46 PM »
I would definitely send it to Leupold.  :twocents:

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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2025, 02:45:51 PM »
I'm surprised their warranty is only 5 years, I had an older Vortex rangefinder that quit working and they sent me a new model no questions asked.  You may remind them of that if you send it in.
Lifetime optics warranty but only a 2 year for the electronics style optics, like rangefinders


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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2025, 03:51:07 PM »
Ya I would go with a SIG range finder , my 3000 works great

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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2025, 04:10:05 PM »
I'm surprised their warranty is only 5 years, I had an older Vortex rangefinder that quit working and they sent me a new model no questions asked.  You may remind them of that if you send it in.
Lifetime optics warranty but only a 2 year for the electronics style optics, like rangefinders


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I'm surprised they aren't competitive on warranty.  Vortex even warranties their golf rangefinders for life, fully transferable - my buddy ran one over twice the same outing and got a new one in the mail a week later.

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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2025, 08:17:29 PM »
I'm surprised their warranty is only 5 years, I had an older Vortex rangefinder that quit working and they sent me a new model no questions asked.  You may remind them of that if you send it in.
Lifetime optics warranty but only a 2 year for the electronics style optics, like rangefinders


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I'm surprised they aren't competitive on warranty.  Vortex even warranties their golf rangefinders for life, fully transferable - my buddy ran one over twice the same outing and got a new one in the mail a week later.

Sounds like he needs to buy some tire chalks :chuckle:

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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2025, 12:06:30 PM »
I'm surprised their warranty is only 5 years, I had an older Vortex rangefinder that quit working and they sent me a new model no questions asked.  You may remind them of that if you send it in.
Lifetime optics warranty but only a 2 year for the electronics style optics, like rangefinders


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I'm surprised they aren't competitive on warranty.  Vortex even warranties their golf rangefinders for life, fully transferable - my buddy ran one over twice the same outing and got a new one in the mail a week later.



I think that vortex has to have the warranty they do or they would be out of business

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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2025, 01:22:20 PM »
Revic BR4 if you’re looking to buy once cry once and want ballistic solutions.

Should always carry a spare battery, but if you go with Sig probably two. My Sig didn’t have the common battery drain issue but it only consistently ranged to 1/4 the rated distance (1600, I’d expect 800 in good conditions, only able to consistently get 400. Occasionally it would figure itself out and range out to 600).

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Re: Leupold Display fade
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2025, 01:55:19 PM »

Leupold doesn't warranty Rangefinders older than a year, from experience.  Plus I believe they are not made in USA.

 


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