new Leupold Fulldraw 4, Anyone bought or buying?

[Loco4dux]

I have one, only because of the discount I got on it because my rx1200 quit working and is passed their warranty so they offer a discount on a new product that’s pretty hefty. Before I bought it I was looking at the specs and the manual said the bottom range for the FPS was 220, ok I’m good. Receive it, start fiddling with it and programming my specs, the speed starts at 250 FPS not 220, called them, typo in the manual. Great, back to regular angle compensation mode. Probably not an issue for most people just trex arms and a slow arrow.

 

[Trial153]

I am interested in it, it would be cool to compare it to my cut charts

 

[Kilboars]

I am interested in it, it would be cool to compare it to my cut charts

I drove to a four-story parking garage tonight and tried some angles with it. At 23° cut at 35 yards away it showed about 1 yard less than my Leopold 1600 with just angle compensation.

For now I’ll say it may be not be that big of a deal unless you’re talking really crazy extreme angles at long distances.

But it is cool seeing the peak height of your arrow flight to help avoid obstructions.


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[Kilboars]

Maybe I’m a stick in the mud, but do we really need another reason for people to feel like launching arrows at muzzleloader distances is ok or normal? At normal bow hunting distances, what this unit can do differently is a mostly moot point. Outside of the TAC, what percentage of people dropping 80 yards bombs on 30+ slopes? Levi Morgan can absolutely shoot the lights out and I still don’t think the 100 yard shot he took on the that ram was ethical. Neither was the turkey Dudley shot at 104 yards that took two steps while the arrow was in the air.

TAC is one of the reasons I bought it and the other is really for follow up shots. If I have a doubt about my 1st shot and the animal stops broadside at 70+yds, I'll send another arrow.

 

[TheViking]

Any updates on this?

I have a regular RX-1600 TBR that I’ve used for archery for the last few years. It’s never done me wrong…is the Fulldraw 4 worth it for a pure archery range finder? I typically don’t take super steep shots, never been in a situation to do so, but I’m definitely a guy who likes to prepare for ‘what if’s’.

Would I see a negligible difference between the two range finders?

 

[AkRyan]

Seems to involved for me. If I change anything about the bow setup I have to re enter the info and I have to have a chrono to know my speed...normal range finders haven't failed us yet so why dud we even need this?

 

[AkRyan]

Thanks for sharing your opinion, mine differs from yours. I'm not about to tell Levi Morgan he is unethical when putting kill shots on animals. Let's just agree that some people are different therefore there is not a one size fits all.

I just killed a Mountain goat and my range finder said 44 yds I set my pin at 42 yds and still hit a couple of inches high (the angle was over 35 degrees). I would like to have the new Leupold.

Maybe you just need a better range finder or possibly you didn't execute your shot 100% perfect. This range finder isn't going to make anyone a better shot.

 

[doverpack12]

I bought one but needed to because my RX 1000i from 2011 was fading pretty bad around the outside edge. Still could see part of the decimal range but not all.

I practiced some steep shots through trees and the max height feature is really really helpful when trying to find or fit a shot in. I have had situations where that feature alone would have helped or made the difference for me.

The correct angle compensation that compensates for the parabolic curve of the arrow does work and is necessary on steep angled shots if you don’t want to hit high.

 

[TheBootBowhunting]

I have a rx1600i that has already been warrantied at 6 months and is now over the 2 years - it still works but I only bring it as a backup. I just cant get on board with a 2 year warranty when Sig is 5 and Vortex and Maven are lifetime.

I have zero complaints about my Leupold binos, but that 2 year is a no go.

Just seems like info overload with the fd4 and if you use different bows you have to chrono each and set it up for each bow. My Ranger 1800 and Sig Kilo do exactly what I need and I dont have to change anything between setups. The height clearance feature is pretty nice, but if you shoot enough you have a pretty good idea about that.

Minor complaint about the Leupold RF, there is only a lanyard loop on 1 side. They way I grab my RF out the pouch, it needs to be on the opposite side to not be in the way. Sig and Vortex have lanyard loops on both sides.