Leica Rangemaster CRF 2800.COM vs Sig Sauer KILO3000BDX
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I am looking to consolidate, no need to have binos and a LRF if one device can do both successfully.
This topic has some good ideas in this thread.
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Why Range Finder + Binoculars vs All in One option
OK, newby here... I know I need a range finder and binoculars... why would I buy both vs an all in one option like the Vortex Fury HD 5000 ? Pros & Cons? Thank you!
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The rangefinder function of the Sig 3000BDX definitely works better than that of the Leica 3200.com. I don’t have experience with the 2800.
My only complaint with the sig kilo’s are the lack of lens caps and rainguards. Got that resolved by buying some vortex ones. Connectivity with the kestrel and consolidating the binos and lrf, along with its working distance were the ultimate deciding factors for me.
Anyone know if NYcameraland will sell to Australia? I'm after a BDX3000. (I did try to contact them through their website, with no reply, probably just busy)
Just replied to you. You were this mornings e-mail #58 of 214, lol. I'm going as quickly as I can
A small thing to consider is the Beam Divergence and Accuracy. I compared the specs of a number of range finders recently and the Leica 2800.COM has a smaller Beam Divergence than the Leupold and will range more accurately, not significantly.
I have both 2800.com and 3000 bdx. The finicky fw that causes breaks in the connection and short connection distances that most complain about with Leica are not present in the 2800. It works with the 5700 series Kestrels, stays connected and displays the holds almost instantly. The Leica glass is very good. The ability of the Leica, since it has a built-in compass, to change the DOF in the Kestrel and then the Kestrel (with fw 1.41) to adjust the wind heading relative to the new DOF is amazing. Take a wind reading and then spot a new target and the Leica display shows the new elevation and wind holds for that shot, unlike the Sigs where the DOF is for the DOF you last acquired with the Kestrel and the wind hold is for that DOF, too. The downside is that the Leica is a single small lens at 7 power so seeing what you want to range can be difficult. Ranging with the Leica and then picking up the Sig 3000 is like going from VHS to 4K in my eyes. If the reviews on the Geovid 3200.com connection issues improve, that will be my next move.
I would look at the new Vortex 5000 fury binoculars. Has a compass like the Leica and priced like the Sig. Newest entry to the Link category. Call Doug at Camera land, bet he has a good price and an opinion.
Thanks. Unfortunately they are very expensive in Europe (1700,- euro is approx 2000$), SIG3000BDX is approx 1500,- euro (1700$) and a 2800.com 750euro (900$)
Also not sure if need the AB (I'm guessing this is the same Applied Ballistics software as in the kestrel). I have a kestrel 5700 Elite so my main need a having the data send to the Kestrel. Replacing the Kestrel by the binoculars is not an option for me as I also use the Kestrel in cases I don't need to use a range finder.
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