Looking to gather opinions for hunting and PRS ballistics solution options

[NW_Hunter]

Been a long time hunter. Just recently becoming more interested in precision shooting (hence my new membership here) and tuning my hunting rifle for longer range shots. After I get finished with my hunting rifle and get set up with reloading equipment I'm going to start looking into buying or building a rifle for PRS matches.

In the mean time I need to upgrade my rangefinder and have some sort of ballistics solver.

I was originally planning on getting the Leica 2700 and use the Applied Ballistics app for more precision on longer range shots and to get me started in PRS until I can get a Kestrel. I feel having the ballistics built into the range finder would be beneficial for getting of quick shots while hunting when time can be of essence, and the AB app would give me the precision for PRS matches. It would also give me ambient temp and DA readings for the AB app. I'm worried about temperature drift though, not sure if it's an issue on this LRF as with others with built in temperature sensors.

My buddy suggested down grading the range finder and getting both LRF and Kestrel right away. I can get a Kestrel Sportsman and the Leica 2400 for only a little more money, than just the Leica 2700.

I like the idea of having built in ballistics solver in the range finder, with custom ballistic curve (Wouldn't even consider one with generic preloaded curves). Once I become proficient with a LRF and Kestrel combo would having a ballistic solving LRF be much of a time savings?

Mainly looking to collect onions here and get feedback from others.

Thanks!

 

[skierhs]

I would go with the kestrel lrf combo. The Kestral will be much better for accurate drops and environmentals. I have the 1600-r right now and am gonna upgrade to the 2400-r just for that little extra range. The Leica is a amazing range finder.

 

[NW_Hunter]

I'll still get a kestrel it'll just be a matter of now or after I get into PRS matches. But yes the accuracy will be better, but does that offset the speed of having everything combined in the Leica 2700 for hunting applications is what I'm trying to decide

 

[skierhs]

I'll still get a kestrel it'll just be a matter of now or after I get into PRS matches. But yes the accuracy will be better, but does that offset the speed of having everything combined in the Leica 2700 for hunting applications is what I'm trying to decide

What kind of hunting distances are you looking to be able take game at is part of the question then.

 

[DocUSMCRetired]

The Sig Kilo 2400BDX (LRF) and 3000BDX(LRF Binos) can talk directly to a Kestrel as well as display the firing solution off the Kestrel in the LRFs display.

 

[NW_Hunter]

What kind of hunting distances are you looking to be able take game at is part of the question then.

Most shots are within 500 yards but there opportunities for up to 800 yards in the area I elk hunt.... obviously the longer the range the more time i need for an ethical shot.

 

[NW_Hunter]

The Sig Kilo 2400BDX (LRF) and 3000BDX(LRF Binos) can talk directly to a Kestrel as well as display the firing solution off the Kestrel in the LRFs display.

I would love to get one of those setups but I'm already pushing my budget with the two options I'm considering

 

[NW_Hunter]

The Sig Kilo 2400BDX (LRF) and 3000BDX(LRF Binos) can talk directly to a Kestrel as well as display the firing solution off the Kestrel in the LRFs display.

I just realized you said bdx...... I was thinking abs... I'll look into the bdx