Post by: jrebel on April 02, 2022, 03:28:30 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 02, 2022, 03:37:21 PM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on April 02, 2022, 03:51:37 PM
Check it out: https://www.revicoptics.com/br4-rangefinder
I was between this and a newest Sig. I emailed Revic (Gunwerks) asking why I should choose the Revic over the Sig 2400. Here is their response:
The BR4 does have doppler profiles for a lot of the bullets - most Hornady and some Berger. what you're going to see over the Sig is ranging capability to over 2 miles on non-reflective surfaces (so long as it is a solid background (think hillside, not flat prairie)), capability to work with a BDC or yardage based turret setup, and a very intuitive display with wind velocity and vector handled on the RF itself (which applies spin drift and aerodynamic jump).
Post by: jrebel on April 02, 2022, 03:55:36 PM
I have no real world experience with it yet, but I just got the Revic BR4. Taking it out tomorow for the first time.
Check it out: https://www.revicoptics.com/br4-rangefinder
I was between this and a newest Sig. I emailed Revic (Gunwerks) asking why I should choose the Revic over the Sig 2400. Here is their response:
The BR4 does have doppler profiles for a lot of the bullets - most Hornady and some Berger. what you're going to see over the Sig is ranging capability to over 2 miles on non-reflective surfaces (so long as it is a solid background (think hillside, not flat prairie)), capability to work with a BDC or yardage based turret setup, and a very intuitive display with wind velocity and vector handled on the RF itself (which applies spin drift and aerodynamic jump).
I'll be waiting for the review..... :chuckle: :chuckle:
Price wise, it is very similar in price to the Sig Kilo 8K. I was really considering the Sig Kilo 5K but don't know if I need all the options they offer. Wish they just made a 4-5K without all the BS app stuff. :bash: :bash:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 02, 2022, 05:47:58 PM
The 8k improvements over the 2400abs are slightly better ranging - 2k deer, 2500 yd tree, 8k reflective per specs.
Fog mode and extreme mode added. 2400abs did not like any fog.
Display shows Moa and equivalent yards at same time.
Basemap integration so you can range game and it will mark their location on your phones basemap. Very useful when you are in the timber trying to sneak up on bull you spotted 1.25 miles away across canyon.
Like any rangefinder in bright sunlight or looking towards sun range will be reduced. Bright glare the 2400 was challenged at 1000 yards at times and rarely ranged past 2k. Haven’t tested the 8k yet.
If the Zeiss bino came in 12x that would be my choice.
https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/who-is-doing-the-head-to-head-for-us-sig-kilo8k-abs-vs-gunwerks-br4.234930/page-2 (https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/who-is-doing-the-head-to-head-for-us-sig-kilo8k-abs-vs-gunwerks-br4.234930/page-2)
Post by: BeerBugler on April 02, 2022, 08:13:22 PM
Post by: Oh Mah on April 02, 2022, 10:56:10 PM
Post by: hunter399 on April 03, 2022, 06:23:24 AM
Only a 1000 yard one ,in a real world situation it will only range about 500 -600 yards.
The biggest thing I think is some kind of reflecting target.
For the range finder to bounce off of.
Like I can put a reflective target up and shoot to a 1000 yard.
But if it's a game animal I've only got the 5 -600 yard that my range finder will give accurate range.
Post by: jakeweb on April 03, 2022, 08:33:03 AM
Post by: pashok23 on April 03, 2022, 09:28:50 AM
Post by: KFhunter on April 03, 2022, 09:52:06 AM
Use it for archery and shooting, but I'm not poking out there like you are, not my current hobby. It seems robust, I've had it filthy, muddy and full of brush, cobwebs and pine needles. Glass is good and clear and it seems to mark way out there.
Post by: Tenkara on April 03, 2022, 10:35:37 AM
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Post by: dmoua on April 03, 2022, 08:27:33 PM
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on April 03, 2022, 09:03:17 PM
Post by: GUscottie on April 04, 2022, 04:19:43 AM
I have no real world experience with it yet, but I just got the Revic BR4. Taking it out tomorow for the first time.
Check it out: https://www.revicoptics.com/br4-rangefinder
I was between this and a newest Sig. I emailed Revic (Gunwerks) asking why I should choose the Revic over the Sig 2400. Here is their response:
The BR4 does have doppler profiles for a lot of the bullets - most Hornady and some Berger. what you're going to see over the Sig is ranging capability to over 2 miles on non-reflective surfaces (so long as it is a solid background (think hillside, not flat prairie)), capability to work with a BDC or yardage based turret setup, and a very intuitive display with wind velocity and vector handled on the RF itself (which applies spin drift and aerodynamic jump).
I'll be waiting for the review..... :chuckle: :chuckle:
Price wise, it is very similar in price to the Sig Kilo 8K. I was really considering the Sig Kilo 5K but don't know if I need all the options they offer. Wish they just made a 4-5K without all the BS app stuff. :bash: :bash:
My friend owns and uses the Revic...I personally got to use it for my antelope hunt last fall. Loved it. Between the three of us, we had the Revic, a pair of Leica bino range finders and now I have the Vortex range finding binos. I'll say this: revic was awesome. Great for one click for range, two clicks for dope (or vice versa). Super simple, super easy. Having my vortex Fury 5000 AB's...They're all similar. I bought the binos because I didn't want binos and a range finder, wanted an all in one.
The revic has a great warranty and the people of GW are great to work with. I've personally been to their shop multiple times and have met everyone from Aaron down to the everyday man. A 7 year warranty on electronics is about as good as you'll find (except vortex), so buy once cry once and have fun!!
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on April 04, 2022, 06:45:36 AM
Post by: tgomez on May 09, 2022, 04:55:31 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 09, 2022, 07:19:29 AM
Post by: milldozer on May 09, 2022, 08:08:22 AM
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/337-how-rangefinders-work-and-why-sometimes-they-dont/id1020880772?i=1000556412657
Post by: grundy53 on May 09, 2022, 08:10:21 AM
This was a good podcast talking about rangefinders with a guy from SIG. They of course focus on SIG products, but it was an interesting one to listen to.Thanks. I'll check it out.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/337-how-rangefinders-work-and-why-sometimes-they-dont/id1020880772?i=1000556412657
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Post by: grundy53 on May 09, 2022, 08:10:50 AM
I didn't see mention of Revic working with basemaps? Thats a feature where what you range is marked on your basemap or onX map. Say you have an animal 1500 yards away you want to sneak up on or a closer one down. Range it and follow your map. Hopefully a lot more accurate than trying to manually mark a waypoint on your map manually.That would be really handy.
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Post by: Stein on May 09, 2022, 08:15:09 AM
Doing it directly with the rangefinder would be even better, obviously assuming the bluetooth or whatever happened to be working and you were willing to commit the shorter battery life to having it running on both your phone and rangefinder all the time.
Post by: jasnt on July 14, 2022, 05:31:51 AM
Post by: jrebel on July 14, 2022, 05:48:54 AM
I’ve been running the kilo 2000 for years. This year it crapped out on me. Called sig and warranty was up, but lady said hey… I’ll give you 40% off any range rdf in stock. Settled on the 5k. Loving it so far
You lucky dog!!! I also had the kilo 2000 and loved it. It was about 5 years old wrote it started giving me grief. I paid full price for the 5k :yike: :bash: :chuckle: and so far have been plenty happy.
Really wanted the br4 but just couldn’t justify the cost for the type of shooting I do.
Post by: jasnt on July 14, 2022, 05:54:31 AM
have you played with the marker drop/ range? I’ve read it’s not very accurate yet?I’ve been running the kilo 2000 for years. This year it crapped out on me. Called sig and warranty was up, but lady said hey… I’ll give you 40% off any range rdf in stock. Settled on the 5k. Loving it so far
You lucky dog!!! I also had the kilo 2000 and loved it. It was about 5 years old wrote it started giving me grief. I paid full price for the 5k :yike: :bash: :chuckle: and so far have been plenty happy.
Really wanted the br4 but just couldn’t justify the cost for the type of shooting I do.
Post by: jrebel on July 14, 2022, 06:41:11 AM
have you played with the marker drop/ range? I’ve read it’s not very accurate yet?I’ve been running the kilo 2000 for years. This year it crapped out on me. Called sig and warranty was up, but lady said hey… I’ll give you 40% off any range rdf in stock. Settled on the 5k. Loving it so far
You lucky dog!!! I also had the kilo 2000 and loved it. It was about 5 years old wrote it started giving me grief. I paid full price for the 5k :yike: :bash: :chuckle: and so far have been plenty happy.
Really wanted the br4 but just couldn’t justify the cost for the type of shooting I do.
No, only had it about three weeks and just been playing with it at the range.
Post by: jasnt on July 15, 2022, 05:23:48 AM
Post by: mburrows on July 15, 2022, 06:19:53 AM
Glass is great for a range finder. My only gripe is that its pretty big for a range finder but still easily operable with one hand.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 15, 2022, 07:27:11 AM
I have the leica 32pro binos with that feature will be testing that shortly. They do range over a mile on trees I’ve tested that.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on July 15, 2022, 08:03:54 AM
Got my son fhe 8k since I had the 2400abs. Definitely increase in range ability. Bummer to hear basemaps may be wuestiobable but probably be fixed in an update or maybe onx map.i was going to grab the 2400abs, but after quite a few reviews regarding the basemap functionality, im sticking with my sig2k until they figure it out.
I have the leica 32pro binos with that feature will be testing that shortly. They do range over a mile on trees I’ve tested that.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 15, 2022, 01:32:24 PM
Apparently the compass in the rangefinders was designed to just be good enough to compute corialis but is not very accurate. The basemap remote marker is really an arc if you range it a few times. sucky.
Post by: jasnt on July 15, 2022, 01:58:57 PM
2400ABS doesn't support it and is discontinued. The 8k is latest and greatest model.The 10k is the new flag ship for sig
Apparently the compass in the rangefinders was designed to just be good enough to compute corialis but is not very accurate. The basemap remote marker is really an arc if you range it a few times. sucky.
The range finder doesn’t actually set the mark. Just the distance from you. You have to use the phone’s camera to actually decide where the mark goes. Thankfully you can adjust it after the fact but what a pain. In some situations it could be help full and others just down right frustrating if not useless
Post by: jasnt on July 15, 2022, 02:21:47 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 15, 2022, 03:12:27 PM
The Sig 10k is their Binoculars. Wish they weren't so clunky looking. I went with the Leica Pro 32's, 4 oz lighter. But might change my mind - have had very good luck with the Sig 2400abs.
Post by: b23 on July 15, 2022, 05:30:42 PM
https://defensiveedge.net/sig-kilo-10k-abs-review/
Post by: Mulie87 on July 15, 2022, 05:43:37 PM
I’ve been running the kilo 2000 for years. This year it crapped out on me. Called sig and warranty was up, but lady said hey… I’ll give you 40% off any range rdf in stock. Settled on the 5k. Loving it so far
You lucky dog!!! I also had the kilo 2000 and loved it. It was about 5 years old wrote it started giving me grief. I paid full price for the 5k :yike: :bash: :chuckle: and so far have been plenty happy.
Really wanted the br4 but just couldn’t justify the cost for the type of shooting I do.
I too have the Kilo 2000. I've had it for about 4yrs. Hopefully this isn't the year it poops out. But with all this rangefinging talk, I think I would entertain the Kily 5k or the Vortex 4000.
Post by: OneHoleGun on November 10, 2022, 07:04:22 AM
Pros.
8k has a great screen to look at. Numbers and letters are clear and easy to read.
Longest range so far is a building at 3517yds.
Ranges targets relatively quick at 1500-2500 in most conditions. Mostly I just hold button down till it captures.
Phone app is easy to use and sync.
Has been very consistently accurate with its ballistic solutions to 1000yds maybe good for more but haven't tested much past that.
Revic:
Screen not as easy to read as 8k.
Picks up targets a bit easier (faster) I think than 8k.
Seemed to work better in for than the 8k. 600yds vs 450yds in my test.
App is good.
I think they both work great and will give solutions farther than anyone should be shooting animals which is why most people buy them.
Can't go wrong with either