Thanks Hudsflywater. I'm looking at the Leica CRF 2800.com which sync up with my Kestrel...Just found them and they look promising.
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Totally forgot about Maven...Thanks JM!Look at the Maven rangefinder. I used it at a match yesterday and it's extremely fast, the reticle brightness is adjustable and the style of reticle can be changed, it had no issues ranging beyond 1200 yards, the button is easy to push so you don't move as off target as much, and after you range the distance is displayed for several seconds.
I've used and looked through several rangefinders and this one is a winner. It's also only $400. I just looked and they are sold out. Hopefully not for long.
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Hi Simon, yeah was considering a binocular/rangefinder combo, but they are only 10x42 and for PRS I'm using Bushnell Forge 15x65's that I just bought and LOVE. The glass on those things is so clear, it's even better than the Meopta MeoStars I had at 3x the price. Anyway, thanks for the recommendation. Think I'm going with the Sig Kilo5 if anyone gets it in stock. The Leica's are great, but I'm pretty pi55ed that they don't include a 1/4" mounting hole and I have to buy one for $100...Gonna start boycotting these companies who don't really keep up with what people want/need, even if it's as simple as a mounting hole.
The Leica's are great, but I'm pretty pi55ed that they don't include a 1/4" mounting hole and I have to buy one for $100...Gonna start boycotting these companies who don't really keep up with what people want/need, and want to gouge us for every little option/accessory, even if it's as simple as a mounting hole.
There's a 3D printed Arca compatible holder on eBay for $30. I've been running it for years on my Leica 2700 and it's worked well.
Unrelated question, but what made you decide to switch from the MeoStars to the Bushnells?
Interesting story. I really liked the MeoStars, but my wife is my spotter and she didn't care for them for some reason. Then, I got a Leupold Gold Ring spotting scope and I can tell you the glass was not good and the build quality was questionable. I was at a match about 3 months ago and was spotting for a shooter when I looked through his binoculars and was blown away at the clarity and sharpness. Asked him what they were and totally expected to see a $1500 pair of binoculars when I searched for them...Nope, $599. I bought them that day and love them. Now, I'll go even further and tell you that I looked at the Forge spotting scope as well, thinking that the glass would be like the Forge binoc's...Not even close. Sent the spotting scope back and have an Athlon coming to try out. I use the binoculars in matches for general spotting and target acquisition. I use the spotting scope at the range for 800yd+ hit calls by my wife. I want to always make sure my DOPE is on point. I don't want to lug an 85mm spotting scope around during a match. I know it sounds crazy to have two different spotting devices, but that's just how I'm wired!
Just ordered the Kilo 5 from CameralandNY...Got 10% off by calling them. I'll post a review when I get it. I'm looking first at the ranging capability and second, the bluetooth to my Kestrel. I really wanted that Leica, but if they're making me spend another 100 for a tripod mount, then I'm not doing it. They better wake up and get with the features that matter to people or they'll be left behind.
Awesome! I was talking myself out of buying a Ballistics Kestrel the past couple months but after going hunting with my neighbor this week I’m ready. I dropped my phone in a mud puddle right next to a deep spot in the water while trying fo get dope from Strelok Pro. If I dropped it a couple inches further it would of been a major phone bill instead of just cleaning mud out of every nook and cranny. So now I’m trying to figure out which Ballistics Kestrel to buy then finding a rangefinder to link. That Kilo 5 would probably last a lifetime for me, it has some amazing features built in and I really like the Sig gear.
Yeah, I'll see how it does and then post a video on it. I use the Kestrel 5700 with AB and bluetooth...LOVE IT.
