Leica 2700 vs 2800 vs other, Do I really need wifi?

[Halfnutz]

I really only see the need to range to 1000 maybe a skoosh more. I have the Kestrel Sportsman and am wondering if the wifi is really worth another $250 for me.
I abhor spending $$ on electronics, but am trying to stick with a "buy once cry once" attitude.

I considered the Bushnell 1800 but get a "meh" feeling about it and can't even consider it comparable to Leica.

 

[FN-Whitney]

I went with the Leica 2000 just for that reason, works great for me and I saved money.

 

[Halfnutz]

2000 doesn't seem to be available anymore. CameralandNY has a decent price on the 2700 for open box.

 

[FN-Whitney]

2000 doesn't seem to be available anymore. CameralandNY has a decent price on the 2700 for open box.

I got mine through the SH Exchange.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Call in, mention SH, and a new Leica 2700-B is only $499.99
Doug
516-217-1000

 

[Halfnutz]

I got mine through the SH Exchange.

Thanks to Brianc74, I just did too.

 

[Halfnutz]

Call in, mention SH, and a new Leica 2700-B is only $499.99
Doug
516-217-1000

Thanks Doug, you guys were exactly where I was looking. The SH PX helped get me taken care of this time, but you guys are high on my go to list.

 

[Halfnutz]

Ok. If you are on the fence about needing wifi. You probably dont really need it but if you have it you will NOT be disappointed.

Set up is realitively easy. I needed to upgrade the kestrel software on my Cameraland 249.99 sportsman. Not the paid upgrade yet just the free one through "Kestrel link" app to get communication. Once you plug in the ballistics values in the Kestrel and connect the CRF it's like F'n cheating.
Ranged 66% Ipsc plate at 629yards (safest target placement). 806 to a tree easily. 2365 to a wind turbine (No I didnt shoot the wind turbine).
Thanks again Brianc74.

Also a 5.5 inch Arca rail allowed plenty of room for Lieca mount and a Bushnell T spotter. Co -witness will need a riser or micro ball mount for the Leica but should be doable.

 

[Steel head]

I have a kestrel now and a rangefinder that doesn’t communicate.
Doesn’t bother me a bit.
If I had that feature I’m sure I wouldn’t complain about it.