Vortex Fury HD 5000 vs Sig Sauer Kilo 3000

[wpgk58]

I am looking at these two binos.
I would like input from actual users to help me make a decision.
I am a big Vortex fan ( have several Razors and PST) but am interested in the additional distance and supposed clarity of the Sig.
Thanks in advance for you input.

 

[phlegethon]

I am looking at these two binos.
I would like input from actual users to help me make a decision.
I am a big Vortex fan ( have several Razors and PST) but am interested in the additional distance and supposed clarity of the Sig.
Thanks in advance for you input.

I haven’t seen the Vortex, but I have the Sig and it’s a great product. Optical quality is good but not superb. Ranging is reliable to 1800 yards or so, and I’ve gotten hits on buildings as far out as 2700 yards, but you do have to take your time and steady them at that point. If you’re looking for a rangefinder first and binoculars second, I highly recommend them.

 

[stevenc23]

I have the Vortex and am very happy with it. My guess is that they are the same unit built in the same factory with minor tweaks. The one negative I have seen for both units is the diopter rings on both eyepieces are easy to bump out of focus. Don't think you could go wrong with either.

 

[flyer]

I have the Sig, I have never seen the Vortex but so far I can't complain about the clarity of the optics.

For me the Bluetooth connectivity to a Kestrel, phone app and BDX scope was the reason to go with the Sig.

I've ranged a house out to 1,800+ yards, haven't tried farther due to blocked sight lines.

I haven't tried any real alpha class binoculars, the best I can do is a side by side with my Vanguard Endeavor ED 10x42s.

I doubt that the Vortex will be so much better glass that anyone who wants the connectivity will give it up.