So I'd been looking at the Vortex Rangers for my first RF, but I'm pretty sure I snapped up a "blemished" Kilo2400BDX item from Midway for about the same price yesterday (fingers crossed for a real confirmation after the holiday). The Kilos were all so far out of my price range that I really hadn't done any research, but I pulled the trigger knowing how popular the 2400ABS units are, and the little bit of speed reading I could do on how the BDX compares. I know it's not as full-featured as the ABS, and that it's really meant to be paired with a Kestrel unit (that I have no budget for any time soon). Curious what you all thought about it as a beginner unit for a guy who's just learning to gather rifle dope.
Sig Kilo 2400BDX standalone
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Even though you can't use the Kestrel integration(which is pretty awesome), it's still a great LRF. Mine will pick up pretty much everything inside 2000 yards. I've heard the ABlite solver that is integrated in the LRF is quite good even though it tops out at 800 yards although I've honestly never tried it since I always have my Kestrel anyways.
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I have a review on this board that I did earlier in the year, if you look it up, it will probably answer some questions you have. But all in all, as far as glass and ranging performance, it is the same as the 2400 ABS. What you give up are the tech around workflow...so no on board environmentals, AB ultralite instead of full Ab etc.
What you gain is BT connection to a Kestrel or Foretrex 701 so you can make use of full AB that way. And if you decide to buy a BDX scope, that connection works very well and makes a very fast workflow for hunters.
There are a few other differences, but it's a pretty nice way to step into the system and take it in bites rather than having to make the full investment all at once. AB ultralight is pretty good, and if you are connected to the app, you can either have it updating environmentals automatically for you or you can do it manually. AB ultralite gives up the ability to consider higher level forces like coriolis etc, and uses G7's instead of CDM's, but those things really don't come into play so much in the midrange, more the longer range where AB ultralite no longer provides a solution.
One thing that will be critical is that you map your sensor to reticle alignment. Sig allows the sensor to actually extend outside the reticle as long as some of the sensor is inside the reticle. This is one thing that I wish they would change, but once you figure out where your sensor lies, it works fine.
Not sure what you paid for it, but overall, it's a good unit with lots of expansion room and the capacity for users to expand out with the options they want at the budget they can afford.
HTH!
I have a review on this board that I did earlier in the year, if you look it up, it will probably answer some questions you have. But all in all, as far as glass and ranging performance, it is the same as the 2400 ABS. What you give up are the tech around workflow...so no on board environmentals, AB ultralite instead of full Ab etc.
What you gain is BT connection to a Kestrel or Foretrex 701 so you can make use of full AB that way. And if you decide to buy a BDX scope, that connection works very well and makes a very fast workflow for hunters.
There are a few other differences, but it's a pretty nice way to step into the system and take it in bites rather than having to make the full investment all at once. AB ultralight is pretty good, and if you are connected to the app, you can either have it updating environmentals automatically for you or you can do it manually. AB ultralite gives up the ability to consider higher level forces like coriolis etc, and uses G7's instead of CDM's, but those things really don't come into play so much in the midrange, more the longer range where AB ultralite no longer provides a solution.
One thing that will be critical is that you map your sensor to reticle alignment. Sig allows the sensor to actually extend outside the reticle as long as some of the sensor is inside the reticle. This is one thing that I wish they would change, but once you figure out where your sensor lies, it works fine.
Not sure what you paid for it, but overall, it's a good unit with lots of expansion room and the capacity for users to expand out with the options they want at the budget they can afford.
HTH!
Thanks guys, sounds like I did alright then. They definitely shipped something. We'll have to see what Midway's idea of "blemished" is next week, but for $330, I could care less what it looks like as long as it works and is warrantied by Sig.
For anyone curious, the box for the unit has been marked "Blem" on the label (assuming by Sig, not Midway). Along with the rubber strap on the soft case being a bit off center, I'm 90% sure the reason is an extremely stiff parallax ring which is getting softer as I play with it in front of the TV. Calling this a score!
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I got in on this deal too. Can't tell mine from new.
I haven't had much time to play with it, but I like it. I'm still figuring out my Kestrel elite but they'll make a nice combo. Was really cool to lase something and see a firing solution come up on the Kestrel.
There's a guy on eBay selling 3d printed tripod adapter sleeves for $30. Best I could find on the Sig branded Aluminum ones was $70ish. Lasing to me was a bit temperamental without being nice and steady.
I haven't had much time to play with it, but I like it. I'm still figuring out my Kestrel elite but they'll make a nice combo. Was really cool to lase something and see a firing solution come up on the Kestrel.
There's a guy on eBay selling 3d printed tripod adapter sleeves for $30. Best I could find on the Sig branded Aluminum ones was $70ish. Lasing to me was a bit temperamental without being nice and steady.
sig kilo 2000 or 2200 or 2400 tripod mount only - Arca-Swiss compatible 7x mag | eBay
1/4"-20 brass thread insert and Arca-Swiss compatible.
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