I am a newbie and am interested in getting a rangefinder that connects with a Kestrel Elite. SIG 2400 BDX or Bushnell 1 Mile?
Interested in any and all advice.
Thanks,
Interested in any and all advice.
Thanks,
New to PRS - which rangefinder to use with Kestrel Elite
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I'd do the Sig 2200/2400 or the Leica 2800. The Bushnell is older than dirt.
Replying again to add I'm not sure the 2200 will communicate with the Kestrel, might just be other scopes. @Kestrel Ballistics will know the answer.
The Sig 2400 ABS has the Applied Ballistic solver built in and doesn't connect to the Kestrel. You could look at the Sig 2400 BDX or the Leica 2800.com unless you are interested in binoculars then the Sig 3000 BDX. The Bushnell Conx was the first generally available LRF to link with the Kestrel, but has nowhere near the range of the current LRFs.
There are other choices also, here is the link: https://kestrelinstruments.com/kestrel-3rd-party-software-and-applications
There are other choices also, here is the link: https://kestrelinstruments.com/kestrel-3rd-party-software-and-applications
LOL, not a chance. After the shit show with the original Terrapin they're never getting 2k of my money again. That bridge is burned.
Are you training somewhere that you need the LRF to get solid target distances? If not, I would skip the LRF for now and spend the money on more ammo. I've shot a pretty decent number of PRS matches in the last 5 years, and I can't think of a single time I actually *needed* (and was allowed to use) a LRF.
That said, if you're determined to get a LRF (or you need one for training) look at the new Nitro 1800 from Bushnell. I've got a thread going in the observation devices subforum with more details on the one I have been testing out. It's got AB Ultralite built in, and also connects to your Kestrel for $350 street price. So far, the laser performance has been pretty impressive, too. I was able to range a water tower at 2k yards, and berms at Altus at over 1k (didn't have anything longer to play with).
That said, if you're determined to get a LRF (or you need one for training) look at the new Nitro 1800 from Bushnell. I've got a thread going in the observation devices subforum with more details on the one I have been testing out. It's got AB Ultralite built in, and also connects to your Kestrel for $350 street price. So far, the laser performance has been pretty impressive, too. I was able to range a water tower at 2k yards, and berms at Altus at over 1k (didn't have anything longer to play with).
It's hard to make a recommendation without knowing what ranges you're shooting at. I have the Bushnell CON-X. I've ranged out to a bit over 850yds with it using a tripod in optimal conditions (overcast, not terribly bright outside). It did not do as well in bright sunny conditions when handheld. Alas, I was trying to hit targets at a thousand plus, and it was just not up to that job. If you're going for like 500-600, chances are good that it can handle that. I only bought it because of the GA Precision deal ($600 for a 5700 and the CON-X).
If I were buying a new LRF, I'd be considering a Sig 3000 BDX, which apparently has excellent performance and is under a thousand bucks.
If I were buying a new LRF, I'd be considering a Sig 3000 BDX, which apparently has excellent performance and is under a thousand bucks.
Thanks everyone. I am learning quickly that some of my questions are because I really don’t know what I am talking about.
I was thinking an LRF and Kestrel would help me develop better DOPE that I could then use in PRS matches.
Yes? No?
I have never competed in a single match yet. I also feel even more stupid by admitting I thought we could actually use them in a match segment where you had time to do so.
Thanks for the thoughts and advice. I really appreciate it and you have given me a lot to think about.
I was thinking an LRF and Kestrel would help me develop better DOPE that I could then use in PRS matches.
Yes? No?
I have never competed in a single match yet. I also feel even more stupid by admitting I thought we could actually use them in a match segment where you had time to do so.
Thanks for the thoughts and advice. I really appreciate it and you have given me a lot to think about.
Depends on the match, all of the local matches (I've been to) and I believe a lot of big PRS/NRL matches (i haven't shot a national level one yet) give you distances to the targets so you really don't need a LRF.
There are field matches were target distances are unknown and you gotta find the targets so having binos/LRF is 100% necessary. I am planning on going to one of these which is why I got the 3000BDX since it does both in one package. I also like glassing at the local matches to see what the wind is doing and such.
Do you have access to a range with known distances? If so, you can validate your data from your Kestrel using known distance targets out as far as the range allows. Once you've validated the data from your Kestrel, I wouldn't worry about.
After years of not having one, and a few weeks of having one I would say a Kestrel is a must/need item. A nice LRF if more of a want item. I've never been to a match that I needed a LRF, but having solid dope is key to doing well and having fun. Even if a match required it, I've never been to a PRS match where fellow shooters wouldn't give you the shirt of their back. So if you're even in a situation where you have to have one, someone will be gracious enough to lend you one.
I'll eventually bite the bullet on a nice LRF, but I wouldn't say you have to have one at this point in time. Go to some matches, and ask other shooters if you can try theirs out. Try and get your hands on multiple devices, and decide which one you like based on that.
For me the LRF is important because I don’t always want to shoot at a square range or be limited to 600 yards as my old rangefinder was. I like to throw targets out at random distances in the desert for practice. I guess you could use a cheaper LRF and the kestrel independently but it’s pretty slick to have them paired and use the target card feature with the 2800.com
Are there rangefinders that communicate with the Kestrel/Hornady 5700 4DOF?
I agree with this 100%! I live in an area with zero local ranges, so all of my truing and validating is with targets that I have set up and range myself. I have to get good ranges to get anything trued. When I had a shitty range finder I could not get data to line up. Once I got good ranges to targets everything lines up like a charm. I've only been to two matches, but there was no need for a LRF there. All distances were given. The rangefinder has only been useful for me getting data or shooting without a good range with given distances.
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