Leupold RX-1200i not working well

[seanu21]

Having issues with it. About 4 years old now. Started slowly not reading targets and now if its not a massive target at 30 yds, I can't get a reading. Leupold warranty says 2 years so think I'm hosed there. Anyone ever used them to fix broken rangefinders? Or am I better off just getting a new RF? I've never sent a device in to a company to fix so new to the process and how challenging it could become if they are a pain to work with, cost to benefit isn't there etc.

 

[switchbckxt]

Just had issues with my 7 yr old leupold rf which is well beyond warranty. Called them they said it can’t be fixed but they offer very significant discounts on a new comparable model....I’d call customer service. good luck


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[seanu21]

Thanks for the info switchbckxt. Calling them tomorrow to see what they can do for me.

 

[JNDEER]

My 1200 is two years old, used heavily, but the red readings are fading almost to the point you cannot see it. Little disappointed- but knew it going in (2 year warranty).Why in earth I didn’t stick with a company that warranties their products is beyond me- lesson learned!

 

[Fatcamp]

Ya, they offered me half off a replacement for an out of warranty unit. Really like it.

 

[seanu21]

@JNDEER what units were you looking at w lifetime warranty? I'm not so much interested in long range but this was on sale at the time so I got the 1200. I'd prob be ok with 600 and less since I do a lot of archery and night hunting for pigs so not really needing long range stuff. Yet.

 

[seanu21]

Ya, they offered me half off a replacement for an out of warranty unit. Really like it.

Fatcamp, that's a better deal than I was thinking they would offer. I was thinking 10% off or so. Def calling them tomorrow to see what they offer. More to follow.

 

[Kiddross]

I had a 1200 that was a good 6 years old and the display finally faded away. I contacted leupold and they gave me the option of 4-5 different rangefinders at a highly discounted rate. I was able to pick up a new one for a couple hundred less than the best sale I could find online. It may not be a lifetime warranty but they were great to work with and I was very happy with what they were willing to offer.

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[JNDEER]

@JNDEER what units were you looking at w lifetime warranty? I'm not so much interested in long range but this was on sale at the time so I got the 1200. I'd prob be ok with 600 and less since I do a lot of archery and night hunting for pigs so not really needing long range stuff. Yet.

I had a vortex when they first came out. I would get a 3 yard difference ranging black vs brown objects and being an archer I moved away from vortex. Brother returned it and got a new ranger and my uncle has the new 1800 of which I test compare both to the leupy and they are spot on- despite the +|- 3 yard readings. Not sure if there are other lifetime warranty companies out there.

 

[seanu21]

Just got off the line with Leupold. My RX-1200i is def out of warranty. Next closest match was the RX-1600i (which is what took the place of the 1200) and they offered it from $400 down to $230.

I also asked about the RX-1400i which is the new version of the 850 and it was from $200 down to $100. Sounds like you basically can pick any you want from the site and they will give you a discount, just varies some but pretty much around 50% off.

I went w the 1600 because it has better computer\laser\glass\display than the 1400 and it was marked down so much. Wait time for all rangefinders sold through the discount right now are a 5 month wait so it should be here right around Sept, I'm hoping before I leave for archery elk in CO. So if you have a busted one, now's the time to replace if you want in time for hunting season. Hope this info helps someone else out also.