Best buy on a LRF? Reccomedations?

To work with the Kestrel, you can use the Sig Sauer 2400BDX or the Leica 2800.com or the newer 3500.com. My brother in law and I had the 2800.com and 2400BDX in Alaska this year each paired with Kestrels and there were no issues with either.
 
I have looked quite a bit and can't find it.....

Whats the difference between the Leica 2700 and 2800?

The 2700 seems like a pretty good buy through Doug.

I am looking for something to use for some long range shooting, working with a Kestrel, as well as more stand alone use for hunting where I will not have both units available at one time.
 
2700B:
  • Integrated inclinometer measures upward or downward angle relative to target
  • Internal barometric and temperature sensors measure atmospheric conditions that can affect bullet trajectory and ballistic arc
  • Built-in ABC ballistic program compiles data for angle of incline, temperature, barometric pressure, and ammunition type for precise hold-over/under with displayed riflescope MOA adjustment (clicks) for improved shot accuracy
  • Twelve pre-programmed ballistic curves to choose from
  • Equivalent Horizontal Range (EHR): An algorithm that uses distance and angle to calculate an adjusted range
  • ABC is accurate to 1000 yards (914 meters) EHR system accurate to 1200 yards (1100 meters)
  • Calculates range, including EHR, in 0.5 seconds
  • microSD card slot allows the use of pre-loaded ballistic curves from the Leica on-line ballistic calculator
2800.com:
  • Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity to Android/iOS smartphones running the Leica Hunting app or a Kestrel 5700 Elite weather meter
  • Built-in ABC ballistic program compiles data for angle of incline, temperature, barometric pressure, rifle being used, and ammunition load for precise hold over/under with displayed adjustments for improved shot accuracy in MOA/inches, centimeters/MIL, or distance
  • When connected with the Kestrel 5700 Elite with Applied Ballistics, the Rangemaster will display both elevation and windage corrections as far as the rangefinder can read
  • Equivalent Horizontal Range (EHR): An algorithm that uses distance, angle, and other environmental factors to calculate and display an adjusted range
  • ABC and EHR systems accurate to 1200 yards
  • Twelve pre-programmed ballistic curves based on popular loads; output values available at ranges from 10 to 875 yards
  • Create custom curves through the free smartphone app; ballistic curves available from 10 to 1000 yards
  • When using the optional Kestrel 5700 Elite weather meter, ballistic curves are available from 10 to 2800 yards
 
2700B:
  • Integrated inclinometer measures upward or downward angle relative to target
  • Internal barometric and temperature sensors measure atmospheric conditions that can affect bullet trajectory and ballistic arc
  • Built-in ABC ballistic program compiles data for angle of incline, temperature, barometric pressure, and ammunition type for precise hold-over/under with displayed riflescope MOA adjustment (clicks) for improved shot accuracy
  • Twelve pre-programmed ballistic curves to choose from
  • Equivalent Horizontal Range (EHR): An algorithm that uses distance and angle to calculate an adjusted range
  • ABC is accurate to 1000 yards (914 meters) EHR system accurate to 1200 yards (1100 meters)
  • Calculates range, including EHR, in 0.5 seconds
  • microSD card slot allows the use of pre-loaded ballistic curves from the Leica on-line ballistic calculator
2800.com:
  • Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity to Android/iOS smartphones running the Leica Hunting app or a Kestrel 5700 Elite weather meter
  • Built-in ABC ballistic program compiles data for angle of incline, temperature, barometric pressure, rifle being used, and ammunition load for precise hold over/under with displayed adjustments for improved shot accuracy in MOA/inches, centimeters/MIL, or distance
  • When connected with the Kestrel 5700 Elite with Applied Ballistics, the Rangemaster will display both elevation and windage corrections as far as the rangefinder can read
  • Equivalent Horizontal Range (EHR): An algorithm that uses distance, angle, and other environmental factors to calculate and display an adjusted range
  • ABC and EHR systems accurate to 1200 yards
  • Twelve pre-programmed ballistic curves based on popular loads; output values available at ranges from 10 to 875 yards
  • Create custom curves through the free smartphone app; ballistic curves available from 10 to 1000 yards
  • When using the optional Kestrel 5700 Elite weather meter, ballistic curves are available from 10 to 2800 yards

Doug any SH special pricing on the 2800.com like your offering for the 2700B??
 
terrapin-x....just got one and fiddled around with it a little bit last night and WOW!!!
Yea that's what I am leaning towards. Most of my research (and I have owned Lieca LRFs going back to the 900/1200s) is saying you really can't trust the value of the cheaper units. In the big scheme of things and extra $1000 for a much more capable and reliable piece of gear is hard to pass up.

This article kind of sold me:

Connectivity and features dont really mean shit if the data going in is junk.
 
I’m still happy with my Leupold 2800.
Hits at a mile are easy and with some scanning I get hits at 2000-2300 regularly.

I’m kinda out growing it now and am looking at the Fury 5000 and Leica 3500 now.
 
So if well known units are giving bad data back What u think a cheaper chinese leupold is going to give?

Getting a return is worthless if its not correct.

getting a number is not the goal, getting the right number is.
 
So if well known units are giving bad data back What u think a cheaper chinese leupold is going to give?

Getting a return is worthless if its not correct.

getting a number is not the goal, getting the right number is.
Had my cheap Leupold out to 2600+ today with the help of a tripod.
Plug in distance to kestrel, bang!
Right in the ballpark only having to adjust for wind.

Admittedly conditions for a LRF were about perfect.
 
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