What's your pick for Kestrel Rangefinder pairing - Leica 2800 vs Sig Sauer 2400 BDX

[Loyal2no1]

I'm looking to purchase either a Leica 2800.com or a Sig 2400 BDX rangefinder so they can share data with a Kestrel 5700 (with ballistic software). Personally I'm leaning towards the Leica which from what I've read has better glass and build quality, however apparently it has an annoying habit of going to sleep/breaking Bluetooth with the Kestrel every few minutes or so whereas the Sig does not?

If anyone owns either unit and/or has experience with Bluetoothing them to a Kestrel please tell me the pros & cons of each. Unfortunately I'm unable to get hands on experience with either units as both are only available online in New Zealand and aren't in any stores for a comparison. Essentially it's buy with no try scenario.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Lumbeejake]

I'm looking to purchase either a Leica 2800.com or a Sig 2400 BDX rangefinder so they can share data with a Kestrel 5700 (with ballistic software). Personally I'm leaning towards the Leica which from what I've read has better glass and build quality, however apparently it has an annoying habit of going to sleep/breaking Bluetooth with the Kestrel every few minutes or so whereas the Sig does not?

If anyone owns either unit and/or has experience with Bluetoothing them to a Kestrel please tell me the pros & cons of each. Unfortunately I'm unable to get hands on experience with either units as both are only available online in New Zealand and aren't in any stores for a comparison. Essentially it's buy with no try scenario.

Thanks in advance!

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I can only speak to the Leica. The newest update has greatly improved the BT connectivity for my unit with the Kestrel 4DOF. I was not having as many issues with BT as others have reported. I really enjoy mine even though I do not use it as often as I would like. For ranging deer out to 600 yards, farthest I have tried to range a deer due to where I hunt, the Leica has good enough glass for me to determine at that distance whether it was a shootable buck or not.

The literature states over 1,000 lazes with a battery. Mine is not lasting that long even though I pull the battery after use and I am using lithium batteries.

 

[Meety Peety]

A few guys have been reporting that the latest firmware update improved the Leica BT connectivity issues. As long as thats the case, I'd go with the Leica.

 

[AFancyPenguin]

I have the leica. Amazing glass compared to every other range finder I've looked through. Love the reticle and have had no BT issues

 

[bunsen27]

Based on our PDog hunt this year I'd recommend the Terrapin if you can swing it. BT Connectivity was rock solid and the glass is pretty decent.

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I currently own the Kestrel 5700 Elite and the Terrapin X. I'm very happy with the setup and find it to be incredibly useful. The Kestrel HUD looks interesting and I'm trying to get more information about the device. I'd like to range on the Terrapin X and have the ballistics automatically...

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[PURPLE05]

I'm looking to purchase either a Leica 2800.com or a Sig 2400 BDX rangefinder so they can share data with a Kestrel 5700 (with ballistic software). Personally I'm leaning towards the Leica which from what I've read has better glass and build quality, however apparently it has an annoying habit of going to sleep/breaking Bluetooth with the Kestrel every few minutes or so whereas the Sig does not?

If anyone owns either unit and/or has experience with Bluetoothing them to a Kestrel please tell me the pros & cons of each. Unfortunately I'm unable to get hands on experience with either units as both are only available online in New Zealand and aren't in any stores for a comparison. Essentially it's buy with no try scenario.

Thanks in advance!

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I recently picked up a sig 3000 bdx and it works great with my kestrel elite. I have uploaded several custom loads and the handshake between the the sig and kestrel is rock solid so far. I do like the binocular setup better than the monocular but that is just my preference. My brother uses the sig2400 and kestrel and has reported no problems.

 

[moaorbust]

I have the Leica 2800.com and it works great. Glass is sweet too. Buttons and “menus” are kinda non-intuitive though. I would buy it again.

 

[CavReconScout]

I run the 2400BDX and Kestrel Elite. Works great, no issues, no drama.

 

[krimet]

The .COM also updates direction of fire on the kestrel as well when you laze.

 

[DellaDog]

I held off purchasing the .com because of the connectivity complaints. Recently picked one up and I’ve had no connection problems in my 4-5 range visits. It’s working/pairing as expected.