First Look: RX-5000 Laser Rangefinder with onX ‘Pinning’

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has announced the launch of a new laser rangefinder, the RX-5000. The RX-5000 TBR/W delivers an incredible 5,000-yard ranging distance, alongside a number of other new features. What truly sets it apart is its integration with the also-new Leupold Control app, which uses GPS technology to remotely drop location pins to a user's phone using digital maps like onX Hunt.

“A rangefinder is obviously an incredibly important tool to have with you in the field–but what we’ve done with the RX-5000 shows just how valuable it can be as a wayfinder or navigational tool,” said Eric Overstreet, technology product line manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “Pinning lets you mark your target on a variety of digital mapping systems. Just aim, range, and pin. Any location you range will instantly show up as a waypoint on your digital map. Whether you’re working your way through the backcountry or trying to locate an animal you’ve shot, it’s an invaluable, time-saving feature.”

Pinning is established through use of the Leupold Control app, which is free for download in App stores. The Leupold Control app allows a user to drop pins in compatible mapping systems–onX Hunt, Google Maps, and Apple Maps–and adjust the settings on the RX-5000.

Among the RX-5000’s bevy of other features is Long Range mode. Thanks to its DNA engine, the RX-5000 can reach 5,000 yards on reflective targets, 3,100 yards on trees and 2,000 yards on deer-sized game out of the box. Using Long Range mode, it can extend those to exceed 5,000 yards on non-reflective targets–nearly three miles of ranging capability. To assist with using Long Range mode, the RX-5000 ships with an included tripod saddle and can be fired remotely using the Leupold Control app.

The RX-5000 will accurately range in the snow, rain, and fog, thanks to its Last Target mode. It provides bright and clear images with a high light transmission red OLED display, while 8x magnification eases ranging long distances.

The unit’s on-board True Ballistic Range/Wind (TBR/W) technology, meanwhile, provides angle-compensated shoot-to distances. TBR/W technology takes precision to the next level by offering 25 selectable ballistics groups that account for the user's preferred cartridge, helping to dial in the exact range of the target. The rangefinder can also be programmed to display holdovers in either MRAD or MOA.

The RX-5000 is waterproof and extreme-climate tested. It is backed by Leupold’s Electronics Warranty.

For more information, check out Leupold.com. MSRP: $699.99