+1 for CameraLandNY. I just started buying from them myself. @gr8fuldoug is active on the forum and was very responsive/helpful when I had some questions on the Athlon scope I purchased. Will be going back when I need (or just want ) something else.
You never know with Sig, they are the firearm king of release it and replace it with a new model in 6 months (The MPX had 3 generations before it was even 2 years old). Sig is on what their 3rd or 4th generation of Tango rifle scopes and they have only been on the market 3 years. They've made more generations of handheld rangefinders in 3 years than Leica has in the last 10. So they've made it clear they are willing to replace a design/model at any time.
They are basically testing the archery marketing model of adding a bell and whistle and releasing a new model every year with fresh new marketing hype. It works in Archery and it will likely work in firearms if they can keep pace, and keep QC just high enough to keep from getting a bad rep. In firearms their reputation for quality is already eroding, and they have not done themselves any favors in optics.
Sig is also known for producing things in batches so it's not uncommon for their parts, etc. to be out of stock/unavailable for long periods of time.
How do I get ahold of JeremyV or someone to make me covers for the sig 3000 bdxWhile I don't like that Sig didn't include lens covers and the carry pouch is a weird abomination that is going in the trash, the ocular focus hasn't bothered me so far.
I got an ocular cover from JeremyV and it fits and works great, thanks Jeremy for making them available to us. I asked that mine be made to fit snug on the eyepieces and they fit perfectly. I also installed a pair of Butler Creek Multiflex objective covers part number 33940 and they work very well.
How can I Get a set?I got several pm from different members wanting these but before I send any off wanted to get some decent photos of these and cover some details. First off they fit loose around the eye pice and snug on the Diopter ajustment ring this makes it really quick to get them on and off however if you adjust your eyecups out then they won't fit over the diopter.
If anyone wants some made that fit tight on the eyecups I can make those too just let me know. I tried it both ways and liked it this way better but I don't screw out the eyecups cause of the shape of my face
I got several pm from different members wanting these but before I send any off wanted to get some decent photos of these and cover some details. First off they fit loose around the eye pice and snug on the Diopter ajustment ring this makes it really quick to get them on and off however if you adjust your eyecups out then they won't fit over the diopter.
If anyone wants some made that fit tight on the eyecups I can make those too just let me know. I tried it both ways and liked it this way better but I don't screw out the eyecups cause of the shape of my face
Do I need to call Doug to get better prices on the kilo 3000? I've seen guys saying they're paying aroynd $900, but I haven't seen anything besides $1200. Looking to get something ordered in the next few days.
That's why I assumed that they were introducing a new model. That's often what happens before a new model release but I'm not familiar with Sig and some of the other posters here are.Found a new used set everyone I called was sold out.
I am running the outdoorsmen mount and stud with an arca rail on the bottom. Working great so far.Just picked up a pair of them...how are people mounting them to tripods?
If John is able to knock some out I'd buy them in a heart beat.I'm also in the same "looking for caps" boat. It's a shame the Butlers aren't what they used to be. I know it would be pricey, but I just sent Jon Aadland an email to see if he can make some caps. If you haven't used his caps on your scope, you're missing out on the best caps available.
i just called them and they told me to buy the outdoorsman universal stud?? Now what? i want to get the correct oneThe Outdoorsmans mount/stud system is definitely the best quality mount on the market hands down.
I also have the Sig Kilo3000 BDX's and just went through what your going through.
With Outdoorsmans being somewhat local to me (in the same state) and not being adverse to a drive, I dropped in on them to have them hook me up with the correct set-up for my binos.
They have two heights/sizes, short and tall and numerous studs to fit different bino brands. We played around with each size and determined after mounting each of them to a tripod, that the tall size allowed the critical room needed to properly adjust the binos.
With the stud properly installed on the binos and the set screw secured (VERY IMPORTANT SO AS NOT TO LOSE THE STUD) the binos are then slid into the mount until they lock into the spring attenuated lever. Once attached to the stud and the push release top cap on the mount is tightened down, the binos cannot accidentally come off the mount as with the Swarovski flip lever mount. Other mounts just hand tighten and can loosen allowing the binos to dislodge from the mount and fall to the ground. Just see how that makes you feel when you're running a stage with your $1000+ tripod mounted binos secured to your pack and they come off and hit the ground.......Sonofabitch!
For the Sig 3000's the Swarovski stud fit the best. I bought two of them so I had a back up just in case. I also purchased their ARCA SWISS rail piece.
Joe is the guy that hooked me up and was very knowledgeable about the mounts and fitting my binos with the proper mount stud. I'm glad I made the trip to see them out in person. I was extremely satisfied with the customer service and Joe and I even talked a little Havelina hunting which he was heading out to do the next day. Guys this is a "specialty" shop with very high end hunting/shooting/optics equipment and NOT a sporting goods store. This was not some $11 an hour Big 5 counter guru experience. They talk the talk and walk the walk.
As a side note, Gray Ops CNC also has an interesting base plate made for the Outdoorsmans bino mount, it's called the Outdoorsmans Arca Adapter. It has two built in studs on the plate that lock into the riser mount to keep the mount from rotating when secured to the plate. I'll be ordering one to check it out.
If you have more questions, let me know and I'll try and help.
I edited this post to add additional info and to correct spelling errors when I typed it on my phone last night. I also have no affiliation with this shop other than being a "very" satisfied customer.
Hey jinxx4ever,i just called them and they told me to buy the outdoorsman universal stud?? Now what? i want to get the correct one
thanks, i'll take ur word and go with it, Appreciate the helpHey jinxx4ever,
If you just called you probably spoke to Blake as he answered the phone for me when I called, I had to ask specifically for Joe and he reiterated that yes the Universal stud will absolutely work.
But.............if you want the stud that not only fits but looks the best on the 3000's, it's the Swarovski stud. The Swarovski stud has a little larger diameter flat/ring plate that covers the threaded stud area on the binos. It's not only a little more aesthetically pleasing but it covers a little larger area of the mounting area on the binos and potentially can keep dust and debris from blowing or getting into the swivel joint.
Just my personal experience from having actually physically gone there and having my 3000's fit for the system versus ordering online or over the phone. It's also how I know that the tall mount fit better on the 3000's, as we test fit them both.
I reconfirmed what I previously posted above in a conversation I just had with Joe a few minutes ago. YES the Universal and the Swarovski studs will both work. I chose to go with the Swarovski stud.
There you have it, hope it helps.
Hey jinxx4ever,
If you just called you probably spoke to Blake as he answered the phone for me when I called, I had to ask specifically for Joe and he reiterated that yes the Universal stud will absolutely work.
But.............if you want the stud that not only fits but looks the best on the 3000's, it's the Swarovski stud. The Swarovski stud has a little larger diameter flat/ring plate that covers the threaded stud area on the binos. It's not only a little more aesthetically pleasing but it covers a little larger area of the mounting area on the binos and potentially can keep dust and debris from blowing or getting into the swivel joint.
Just my personal experience from having actually physically gone there and having my 3000's fit for the system versus ordering online or over the phone. It's also how I know that the tall mount fit better on the 3000's, as we test fit them both.
I reconfirmed what I previously posted above in a conversation I just had with Joe a few minutes ago. YES the Universal and the Swarovski studs will both work. I chose to go with the Swarovski stud.
There you have it, hope it helps.