Sig Sauer Kilo4k Rangefinder makes Garmin Tactix 7 Pro AB restart when ranging

[Comhertz]

Working with, new as of this week:
Sig Kilo 4k rangefinder
Garmin Tactix 7 Pro AB
Sig SIERRA6BDX 3-18x44 mm
IOS versions for related software for the above

The garmin will self restart after I press the range button on the kilo 4k. Something is triggering the Garmin to crash then restart. I have removed the kilo from the TacTix7 under "Sensors and accessories", then added new several times. Same error. Tried adding the kilo as a "Applied Ballistics" sensor which is also an option. It connects, but once I range, TacTix7 crashes.

If I place the Kilo4k in BDX-U mode which removes the Garmin from the setup, Scope and rangefinder work as expected. No issues.

All three have the latest firmware as of today 4/22/2023.

I just purchased into this Garmin/Sig ecosystem, so I have a chance of returning if this can't be solved.

Edits:
Modified thread to reflect this reboot happens regardless of the sierra6bdx being joined.
Added @Garmin as 6.5SH recommends.
Link to thread which includes similar issue, see message 160:

Garmin tactix 7 Pro Ballistics

Your failing to understand that it’s not garmin nor kestrel. It’s applied ballistics. It’s their engine. They get to decide how it’s used and what it communicates with. You're right I don't know who the offending party is here. I suspected that it was AB, but I didn't want to speculate. I use...

www.snipershide.com

Thanks.

 

[6.5SH]

@Garmin

 

[Garmin]

@Comhertz, have you tried a full reset on the Tactix? In the Tactix 7 thread above @Huckmeat suggested trying that as he had the watch replaced to resolve the issue but admits he never tried a full reset first. That would be the first thing I tried.

 

[Comhertz]

@Comhertz, have you tried a full reset on the Tactix? In the Tactix 7 thread above @Huckmeat suggested trying that as he had the watch replaced to resolve the issue but admits he never tried a full reset first. That would be the first thing I tried.

I haven’t tried that. I did chat w Garmin support. They said Kilo4k not on supported device list, but they had me pull a debug log from the watch. They were giving it to their support engineers, but no solution at this time. I may just return both the kilo and garmin as I just purchased. Will try the reset before I actually return though.

 

[Garmin]

Please try the full reset. Our supported devices list has gotten out of date, I'll see about getting it updated. I can assure you that the Kilo 4K works with the Tactix as do all the Sig K series range finders, the K2400BDX and the K3000BDX.

 

[Comhertz]

Just ran a full “reset default settings” and it fixed the issue.

 

[BeteNoire]

Working with, new as of this week:
Sig Kilo 4k rangefinder
Garmin Tactix 7 Pro AB
Sig SIERRA6BDX 3-18x44 mm
IOS versions for related software for the above

The garmin will self restart after I press the range button on the kilo 4k. Something is triggering the Garmin to crash then restart. I have removed the kilo from the TacTix7 under "Sensors and accessories", then added new several times. Same error. Tried adding the kilo as a "Applied Ballistics" sensor which is also an option. It connects, but once I range, TacTix7 crashes.

If I place the Kilo4k in BDX-U mode which removes the Garmin from the setup, Scope and rangefinder work as expected. No issues.

All three have the latest firmware as of today 4/22/2023.

I just purchased into this Garmin/Sig ecosystem, so I have a chance of returning if this can't be solved.

Edits:
Modified thread to reflect this reboot happens regardless of the sierra6bdx being joined.
Added @Garmin as 6.5SH recommends.
Link to thread which includes similar issue, see message 160:

Garmin tactix 7 Pro Ballistics

Your failing to understand that it’s not garmin nor kestrel. It’s applied ballistics. It’s their engine. They get to decide how it’s used and what it communicates with. You're right I don't know who the offending party is here. I suspected that it was AB, but I didn't want to speculate. I use...

www.snipershide.com

Thanks.

I'm having a similar issue with LRF connecting to the Garmin Foretrex 901. After ranging a few targets, the connection to the LRF bombs out and requires manually reestablishing the Bluetooth connection. Super annoying and renders the workflow useless.

 

[DocUSMCRetired]

I'm having a similar issue with LRF connecting to the Garmin Foretrex 901. After ranging a few targets, the connection to the LRF bombs out and requires manually reestablishing the Bluetooth connection. Super annoying and renders the workflow useless.

Hello, please submit a report and a ticket over to Garmin. https://support.garmin.com/en-US/

 

[sevenplagues]

Has this been fixed ?
I’m thinking about buying in… would hate to spend that money and deal with these bugs

 

[DocUSMCRetired]

Yes, they put out two updates very recently that addressed an umber of bugs.