Sig has made some updates to the BDX system that they are calling 'BDX 2.0', and also released a couple new scopes. I posted the thread here in the scopes section, as most of the news is around them, but there are some changes to the overall BDX system as well, although I don't think it will bring too much to the table for most of the shooters on this board. Here is the excerpt about BDX 2.0 changes if you don't want to read up on the new scopes:
Updated BDX 2.0: This is really not an increase in capability, but a simplification for people that don’t want to use a smart phone with their system, and/or do not want to jump into specific ballistics for their rifles. Basically, they added specifically spaced ballistic pre-set curves (about 1 MOA apart at 100 yards IIRC), that can be setup via the app, but more importantly for some, selected from the scope without having to use a smart phone at all. And for those buying the scope/RF combos, they will also now come pre-paired. Talking to Sig, my understanding is this move is in response to a request from some users that just wanted a more simple system that they could setup very easily with little additional tech work. For those shooters that don’t mind using the phone to set the system up, and that want the additional long range accuracy of a custom curve, all of the previous capability continues. The update is really for those that don’t want that and want a much more simple setup procedure.
One additional key point about the change is that because it allows you to have a customizeable (albeit in a limited form) BDC that more closely matches your ballistics without using a smart phone or RF connection, when used in this fashion, it should be useable in states where the BDX system is banned. In those cases, while not as good as the whole system, if you already have the scope, you can still use it’s BDC abilities (to a degree) without running afoul of the game laws in that particular state. While it is not an ideal solution to the problem, it is an option for those that already have BDX setups and still want to make use of them, or for those that like traditional BDC holdover systems (like Leupold’s B&C reticle) but don’t like that they cannot be adjusted to their needs. BDX 2.0 allows them an easy way to still have a simple BDC reticle, but one that is more closely aligned to the trajectory of their rifles.
Updated BDX 2.0: This is really not an increase in capability, but a simplification for people that don’t want to use a smart phone with their system, and/or do not want to jump into specific ballistics for their rifles. Basically, they added specifically spaced ballistic pre-set curves (about 1 MOA apart at 100 yards IIRC), that can be setup via the app, but more importantly for some, selected from the scope without having to use a smart phone at all. And for those buying the scope/RF combos, they will also now come pre-paired. Talking to Sig, my understanding is this move is in response to a request from some users that just wanted a more simple system that they could setup very easily with little additional tech work. For those shooters that don’t mind using the phone to set the system up, and that want the additional long range accuracy of a custom curve, all of the previous capability continues. The update is really for those that don’t want that and want a much more simple setup procedure.
One additional key point about the change is that because it allows you to have a customizeable (albeit in a limited form) BDC that more closely matches your ballistics without using a smart phone or RF connection, when used in this fashion, it should be useable in states where the BDX system is banned. In those cases, while not as good as the whole system, if you already have the scope, you can still use it’s BDC abilities (to a degree) without running afoul of the game laws in that particular state. While it is not an ideal solution to the problem, it is an option for those that already have BDX setups and still want to make use of them, or for those that like traditional BDC holdover systems (like Leupold’s B&C reticle) but don’t like that they cannot be adjusted to their needs. BDX 2.0 allows them an easy way to still have a simple BDC reticle, but one that is more closely aligned to the trajectory of their rifles.
