SIG Kilo 2400 with Applied Ballistics!!

[dave1]

I agree some, where I hunt there's trees and thickets etc, few weeks back i could barely make out a deer that was at 469 with the leica 1600b. "No snow" btw.
Yes I can range a tree or something close but, at 7x I could barely make out his body amongst thee elements.

 

[RobStar]

Tagging in here.

I'm very happy with my G7 gen 2 other than it's HUGE. Something smaller would be welcome if it can give me the results I enjoy with the G7.

Maybe this is a stupid question but do you get the ballistic results in the SK2400 or are they on your iPhone.

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

~Robert

 

[elkoholic72]

They are displayed both places.

 

[RobStar]

Thanks ElkDaddy

I just put in my pre-order.

Now I'll start taking pre-orders on the sale of my ten month old GunWerks G7 gen 2!



~Robert

 

[Greyfox]

I placed a pre order for the 2400. Given a long career in the analytical instrument industry I can't resist acquiring , or at least trying new technology in rangefinders. The 2400 certainly looks appealing, but I do have some reservations about the AB ballistics software(IOS). I'm not a fan of the aerodynamic jump software in the AB Ballistic program and find that I have to make sure I have a zero values entered for wind to get the elevation outputs to match my very proven outputs and long range results when using Shooter/Terrapin/Kestral or my Gunwerks G7, neither of which have algorithms for aerodynamic jump. While I can live with this work around, it would be nice to be able to turn it off like you can with SD and CE. While I fully understand the theory behind aerodynamic jump and how it can effect the bullets flight path, I think there are too many variables, and the softwares correction values as it effects elevation can overcompensate, producing a miss. Just me, but I would prefer to deal with it myself for my hunting/shooting needs. I generally deal with wind corrections independent of any Ballistic program anyway. All said, I'm anticipating the advantages of the 2400 outweigh this concern and potential workarounds.

 

[gafferq2xl]

For those who haven't seen the display, this is only one of the outputs to choose from.

 

[gafferq2xl]

 

[338edge]

Tagging in

 

[bigngreen]

I placed a pre order for the 2400. Given a long career in the analytical instrument industry I can't resist acquiring , or at least trying new technology in rangefinders. The 2400 certainly looks appealing, but I do have some reservations about the AB ballistics software(IOS). I'm not a fan of the aerodynamic jump software in the AB Ballistic program and find that I have to make sure I have a zero values entered for wind to get the elevation outputs to match my very proven outputs and long range results when using Shooter/Terrapin/Kestral or my Gunwerks G7, neither of which have algorithms for aerodynamic jump. While I can live with this work around, it would be nice to be able to turn it off like you can with SD and CE. While I fully understand the theory behind aerodynamic jump and how it can effect the bullets flight path, I think there are too many variables, and the softwares correction values as it effects elevation can overcompensate, producing a miss. Just me, but I would prefer to deal with it myself for my hunting/shooting needs. I generally deal with wind corrections independent of any Ballistic program anyway. All said, I'm anticipating the advantages of the 2400 outweigh this concern and potential workarounds.

When I first started using the Kestrel AB it took some very open minded usage as I had a lot of solid proven data but it was much like going from Exbal to Shooter, once I started reworking my data it was a whole new dynamic, the new AB has been much the same, I gained more yardage in more condition!
I'm hopeful in the 2400 more for the laser, we've seen so many poor ranges from the G7 in the mountains here I will not field one and many guys have sold them of, so far the Kilo 2000 ranges much better than the G7 so the improved 2400 should be a definite imorovement.

 

[Greyfox]

When I first started using the Kestrel AB it took some very open minded usage as I had a lot of solid proven data but it was much like going from Exbal to Shooter, once I started reworking my data it was a whole new dynamic, the new AB has been much the same, I gained more yardage in more condition!
I'm hopeful in the 2400 more for the laser, we've seen so many poor ranges from the G7 in the mountains here I will not field one and many guys have sold them of, so far the Kilo 2000 ranges much better than the G7 so the improved 2400 should be a definite imorovement.

That good to hear. I have had pretty good success with the G7 with quite a few successful kills on game to 1200 yards. But, I'm very open to improvement, and a change in approach.

 

[dave1]

Im in the market for a new RF,

but is it just me because nobody else chimed their opinion in about these rangefinders only being 7x?

Come on, I'm the only 1 who has a hard time ranging a deer around 500 yards with only 7 power ?? i get ranges but I can hardly tell im on the deer unless their in wide open with snow. VERY hesitant to purchase a rangefinder with 7 x.

 

[RobStar]

...is it just me because nobody else chimed their opinion in about these rangefinders only being 7x?

Good question so I checked my other RFs and ones I've owned in the past:

My G7 BR2 is 7x
My Leica 1000 is 7x
The Vortex 1000 I used to have was 6x

So far I have not noticed an issue for my old eyes. I'm not saying it isn't problematic for you or others but apparently I've never noticed to look it up.

I love the G7 frankly, it's amazing but for size it's just a lot to haul around; it doesn't fit in my belt packs on my pack, takes up more room than my 10x42 binos and that makes it a PIA for MY style(s) of hunting.

~Robert

 

[gillettehunter]

Personally I'd prefer 8X or 9X for the magnification. Too bad they can't do a variable power magnification..... Bruce

 

[Greyfox]

Im in the market for a new RF,

but is it just me because nobody else chimed their opinion in about these rangefinders only being 7x?

Come on, I'm the only 1 who has a hard time ranging a deer around 500 yards with only 7 power ?? i get ranges but I can hardly tell im on the deer unless their in wide open with snow. VERY hesitant to purchase a rangefinder with 7 x.

I don't have an issue with my G7 at 7X which I think is s good balance between a decent field of view for fast target acquisition, and the ability to range deer sized game well past 1000 yards. I do struggle with my Terrapin at 5x, and it's smallish ranging circle.