Sig Kilo 5K vs Leica CRF-PRO

[adill84]

Looking at these two rangefinders don’t have a kestrel and don’t trust the reliability of a constant blue tooth link to my phone so I’ll be using the internal solver. Looks like Leica has a compass and the wind can be adjusted in the unit itself. Does anyone have any input or recommendations? I’m hesitant to go binocular because I’m married to it.
That an for any input.

 

[Holliday]

My hunting buddy uses Leicas. My Sigs have walked all over them in the field.

 

[RandoPracticalShooting]

Using ABQuantum could allow you to focus less on the solver internal to the device.

Part of the equation boils down to how fast you need your solution.

Kestrels for atmospherics are beneficial so you could get a non AB/bluetooth version of one for around 100 bucks or even don’t use a kestrels branded one and save more.

My stance is that a wind meter is better used as a tool to validate and aid your ability to read wind. It takes the reading within a few feet of the barrel, which is where it really matters the least, the stuff between your barrel and target are what make the difference so really you don’t need a wind function to be a competent shooter, it is just beneficial for learning how to read wind.

So to answer your question without knowing:
A) how fast you need a firing solution
B) how far you want a solution
C) how much you want to pay

If it’s binos then I would say look at the sig kilo6k or vortex fury 5000 AB both used will be a decent deal.

If it’s a monocular I have used a 5k extensively and it’s a solid performer.

 

[adill84]

I have AB quantum on my IPhone, but if I don’t have service no atmospherics, if the phone is to hot turns off to cold battery dies unexpectedly. I don’t want to be married to the 10x42. It will be for hunting so AB lite should be just fine. Kestrel has the Father’s Day promotion now that’s why I’m looking.