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<blockquote data-quote="Mickp7" data-source="post: 2779932" data-attributes="member: 122253"><p>For elk hunting, I've been using Vortex Razor HD 12x with the Sig 2400 ABS range finder. The setup has not failed me yet with four elk taken between 400 and 560 yards. If you don't carry a bipod or tripod in the field, consider an inexpensive monopod... light, fits easily in the pack, and makes a good rest for picking the mountains apart.</p><p></p><p>On our way out west this year, I made the mistake of checking out the Sig 10k range finding binoculars at a Cabela's in Lincoln, NE. I took them outside with one of the employees and we both spent about 5 minutes ranging objects at many thousands of yards. The range finding capability is outstanding and the ballistic solution is instant and comprehensive, right down to the speed and energy of the bullet at the impact point. You can input the ballistic info for different guns and quickly switch between the profiles at the range.</p><p></p><p>There is a trade off as the glass is not as good but the shooting solution and simplicity made them worth it for me. Worst case, I'll throw the Vortex in my pack for extended glassing, but I'll definitely have the Sig's on my chest this fall in the mountains.</p><p></p><p>The guy I hunt with uses the Leica 15x range finding binoculars. Glass is great in the Leica's but they are big, heavy, and the range finding capability doesn't compete with the Sig's. They also do not have the ballistic software.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mickp7, post: 2779932, member: 122253"] For elk hunting, I've been using Vortex Razor HD 12x with the Sig 2400 ABS range finder. The setup has not failed me yet with four elk taken between 400 and 560 yards. If you don't carry a bipod or tripod in the field, consider an inexpensive monopod... light, fits easily in the pack, and makes a good rest for picking the mountains apart. On our way out west this year, I made the mistake of checking out the Sig 10k range finding binoculars at a Cabela's in Lincoln, NE. I took them outside with one of the employees and we both spent about 5 minutes ranging objects at many thousands of yards. The range finding capability is outstanding and the ballistic solution is instant and comprehensive, right down to the speed and energy of the bullet at the impact point. You can input the ballistic info for different guns and quickly switch between the profiles at the range. There is a trade off as the glass is not as good but the shooting solution and simplicity made them worth it for me. Worst case, I'll throw the Vortex in my pack for extended glassing, but I'll definitely have the Sig's on my chest this fall in the mountains. The guy I hunt with uses the Leica 15x range finding binoculars. Glass is great in the Leica's but they are big, heavy, and the range finding capability doesn't compete with the Sig's. They also do not have the ballistic software. [/QUOTE]
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