Disappointed in Leupold

[CasperOutdoorsman719]

I wanted to pass along a warning to anybody who is looking at purchasing Leupold Rangefinders. It is important to note that the Leupold warranty for rangefinders is different than the warranty on all of their other products. Apparently the warranty is only 2 years since that is considered electronics and not optics. I purchased a RX1000 rangefinder 2-3 years ago and had the display go out on me this season. I called Leupold 3 times asking for assistance and Leupold couldn't be bothered to even return the call. They sell nice scopes, I have Leupold scope on my rifle, and I had hoped for more from them considering it was not a cheap piece of equipment. Apparently this is a fairly common problem with their equipment as I have recently heard of a number of other people who have had the same problem occur to them with the same response by Leupold.

 

[rwc101]

Sucks that your rangefinder crapped out. All electronic will at some point. The different warranty for rangefinders is pretty well known.

 

[noharleyyet]

I've been thru a Leupold and Nikon and am now using up a Sig...it happens.

 

[Jbotto]

This is the only reason I went with a Vortex rangefinder. They are still silly enough to replace it WHEN it wears out. It’s an electronic device. It’s going to wear out. Maybe that’s bad of me to use a company like that, but if they are still going to warranty it, I’ll go with them. That being said, Leupold will still get my business for most everything else.

 

[cwitherow]

Certainly a benefit of going vortex for a rangefinder. I spent a little more for the red display and so far have not been disappointed.

 

[MThuntr]

All electronics they have a lifespan...Leupolds warranty explicitly states 2 years on electronic portions. Not sure complaining about it on a forum will get much sympathy

Myself and a lot of others have had great success with Sig Sauer Rangefinders and I believe they carry a 5 year warranty.

Vortex is lifetime so I guess that's probably what you should spend your $ on.

 

[Carnage2011]

Buy a Leica. I own a Leica and a Sig. I’ve had the Leica for 9 years with 0 issues. Had the sig for 3 and no issues with it either.

 

[Schaaf]

Buy a Leica. I own a Leica and a Sig. I’ve had the Leica for 9 years with 0 issues. Had the sig for 3 and no issues with it either.

One for each eye? I’d recommend binos

 

[Bowhuntrben]

This is the only reason I went with a Vortex rangefinder. They are still silly enough to replace it WHEN it wears out. It’s an electronic device. It’s going to wear out. Maybe that’s bad of me to use a company like that, but if they are still going to warranty it, I’ll go with them. That being said, Leupold will still get my business for most everything else.

This. When I upgrade my rangefinder, I’m going with Vortex. I’m not buying other Vortex products again, but I have a hard time spending a big amount of money on something that doesn’t have a great warranty and has a reasonable chance of having something go wrong with it.

Outside of that, I’ve had great warranty experiences with leupold on binos.

 

[Carnage2011]

One for each eye? I’d recommend binos

I need to consult with you more often!

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

Buy a Leica. I own a Leica and a Sig. I’ve had the Leica for 9 years with 0 issues. Had the sig for 3 and no issues with it either.

I've had a cheap bushnell rangefinder since 2005. Use it for golf and hunting. Still works like new.

 

[Carnage2011]

I've had a cheap bushnell rangefinder since 2005. Use it for golf and hunting. Still works like new.

50 yard max range?

 

[OH->CO]

I had a leupold rangefinder earlier this year. They sent me a new/upgraded model at no charge. It was a bit slow for shipping but that was because of corona

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

50 yard max range?

Lol...no 1000 yards on lets say very reflective targets.
I just take the battery out of it whenever its not in use and don't leave it in the truck to fluctuate temperature constantly and actually take care of it.

 

[come2elmo]

I had a leupold rangefinder earlier this year. They sent me a new/upgraded model at no charge. It was a bit slow for shipping but that was because of corona

Yup same for me. Filled out the form online and got an rma for the evaluation and they replaced mine. Pretty sure I was out of or close to the end of the warranty period. but I do know they didn’t ask for any proof of purchase to verify the dates.

 

[winmag]

Shorter warranty on all electronics sold by optics manufacturers. Neither of my Leica rangerfinders have failed, and one is 13 years old. My dad's Leupold rangefinder failed after 3 years so he was SOL.

Yea Vortex has a good warranty, and thank god because 6 out of the 7 Vortex optics I've owned have broken and needed to be sent back (3 scopes, 2 binos, 1 spotter (3 times...); Vipers and Razors). I baby my equipment and these things are like freaking faberge eggs. 2 were broken on arrival to my house.

 

[Oak]

I purchased my Leica in 2007. Probably have to replace it one of these years.

 

[noharleyyet]

I purchased my Leica in 2007. Probably have to replace it one of these years.

Did it improve your golf game?

 

[Oak]

Did it improve your golf game?

What is this game you speak of?

 

[noharleyyet]

What is this game you speak of?

..a good way to ruin a perfectly good hike.