Bluetooth rangefinders vs turrets

[dyhardhuntr]

Hi everyone I’m looking for some feedback on the above title. I’m getting into the long range game and I’ve got a good scope and I’ve dialed in the load I’m going to use. I’m at a crossroad where I’ve got buddies that use turrets and buddies that use Bluetooth rangefinders that sync to an app on their phone. I’m unsure which way to go. I like the dial and shoot with the turret but if I decide to change bullets or loads then I’ve got to order another turret. From what I understand with the Bluetooth stuff you input your info into the app and when you range the target it tells you how many clicks to dial on your scope. So you don’t ever have to buy a turret. You can change whatever whenever you just have to recalibrate. The downside is it’s expensive. What are some thoughts from you guys that have experience with these things? TIA Jason


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[Antlershed]

Custom turrets are built around a certain elevation and other weather parameters. Change one variable and your turret isn’t accurate anymore.

You don’t really need a Bluetooth rangefinder that syncs with your phone either.

If you’re on a budget, just buy whatever rangefinder meets your needs that will give you the angle compensated distance. Shoot your rifle out to whatever distance you plan on shooting and create a drop chart that can either be saved on your phone or taped to the side of your rifle stock. Then, range, dial based on the chart, and shoot. Of course you will still need to know how elevation, and other weather conditions affect your given load.

[dyhardhuntr]

It looks like sig has a 1250 rangefinder that’s out that has good reviews and is Bluetooth capable. I might buy that and work my way up. If I’m shooting long range especially on an animal I want to be as accurate as possible.


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[Magnum_Willys]

Turrets with Yardage printed on them vs Turrets with just numbers (Moa) printed on them.  You can order turrets that have both even.

The big change factor for yardage turrets is elevation ( once you have them made for your load).  You could get one for 1500 ft, 4000 ft, and 7000 ft and be pretty close.

But eventually you will likely use your phone app or chart or programmable rangefinder to give you moa if you get serious about it especially reloading as you change bullets and loads and don't want a custom labeled turret for all of them. 

[BULLBLASTER]

I much prefer to measure actual air pressure than to use elevation. The elevation input in most all calculators takes an average air pressure for that elevation where if you have actual pressure elevation doesn’t matter.
You can get a kestrel weather unit fairly cheap to read pressure and temperature as well as wind speed. Or some rangefinders read temp and pressure as well

There are even kestrel units that have ballistic calculators built in.

I don’t use yardage turrets on any of my scopes, I just dial in moa

Depending on your needs and wants. Out to 500 yards or so small condition changes don’t have a very large impact on corrections but out at 800+ conditions can make a larger impact.

[dyhardhuntr]

I was reading up on those kestrels. My military buddy has the elite version but we won’t always be hunting together. I like the idea of a rangefinder and the cheaper $80 kestrel to measure wind and air psi. Knowing myself I’m going to eventually tinker with a different load or bullet and I don’t want to have to buy a turret for each one.


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[CaNINE]

I’ve been using the kestrel 5700 elite for a little over a year now. I have a dozen different rifle and load combinations programmed into the unit. In matter of seconds I can calculate a firing solution for the current conditions.  I still have a dope chart taped to my stock for quick reference when seconds count.