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Posted: 7/15/2016 9:44:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Skg_Mre_Lght]
 A local guy had four of these in his gun shop at the feed store. I know him, so he let me use the demo unit for a day to see what I thought. I went back after a couple of hours and bought one. My initial impressions were very good for the unit. The housing is magnesium, feels very sturdy, and it is coated in a grey and black color. The interface is very user friendly. You push the range button once for normal ranging, and hold it down to "Hyper Scan". Hyper scan sends 4 pulses a second, and gives you the most accurate reading from the group (kind of compensates for an unsteady hold, and useful when there is clutter around the target). It can range in meters or yards, Line of sight or angle compensated, and the readout is highly visible even in direct sunlight. The only thing I did not care for is the largish circle reticle, which doesn't seem to hinder the unit's performance, somehow. This thing outperforms the Leica 1600 in distance, leaving only the optics in the Leica's favor. The optic clarity on the Sig is still very good, but it isn't Leica glass. The unit also has a diopter focus, which isn't seen on many handheld LRF's in this price range. The unit comes with a lithium battery, lanyard, cordura case (without velcro!), and a 5 year unlimited warranty. Now, for my testing. Keep in mind, I have only had this for a couple of days, and haven't really put it through it's paces. Animals: Yearling steers at 1176 yards, line of sight. I haven't had the chance to range deer, elk, or antelope, yet....but that is very promising. Trees: So far, and I haven't ranged too many trees, yet, I have hit 1389 yards. I have hit a butte out to 1900 (the farthest butte from the house). Reflective targets: I lased a house at 2495 yards, and a stock tank at 2292 yards, line of site. I will update as I play with it more, but I am highly impressed with this outfit, especially for the money. I am thinking about buying a couple of more before these become more popular.   |
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Posted: 7/15/2016 12:41:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Skg_Mre_Lght]
[#1]
Moving 18 wheeler at 1763 yards, and moving up to 1800 yds on rapid scan.
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Posted: 7/15/2016 1:08:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Skg_Mre_Lght]
[#2]
Locomotive at 1846 yards.
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Posted: 7/15/2016 1:53:13 PM EDT
[#3]
They are awesome for the money. My leica 1600 is getting sold. Kilo blows it away.
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Posted: 7/15/2016 3:27:28 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RafterMan: They are awesome for the money. My leica 1600 is getting sold. Kilo blows it away. Agreed....I just sold my Leica. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 4:52:51 AM EDT
[#5]
How close were the measurement readings to the actual distances? Getting an accurate reading is important.
In actual testing the Leica 1600 out performs the Sig Kilo 2000 and is about even with the 2400. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 7:51:44 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By popnfresh: How close were the measurement readings to the actual distances? Getting an accurate reading is important. In actual testing the Leica 1600 out performs the Sig Kilo 2000 and is about even with the 2400. Very. I have measured known distance to 1k so far, and it is spot on (I ignore the tenths of a yard). I haven't taken the boomers out to my 1 mile range, yet, but I will report back after we get back from the mountains in a couple of weeks. |
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Posted: 7/24/2016 2:55:08 PM EDT
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Do you find the largish reticle to be annoying?
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Posted: 7/26/2016 6:49:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Elijah1: Do you find the largish reticle to be annoying? Slightly... Although it doesn't hinder me as much as I thought. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2016 11:07:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DevL]
[#9]
You just scan and pan on everything distant so you will figure out what the measurement is for the target, the berm behind it, or the tree in between. Its FAR easier than point shooting a tiny beam with single pulses, provided you are ranging a large enough object and inside 1200 yards. The 4X a second ability means you will likely get 2 or 3 reads out past 600 on poorly reflective targets every 3 seconds. Within 5 to 10 seconds you are VERY sure of what the range is and it is VERY consistent. You can range other objects and come back and it reads the same to within .1 to .3 y/m and you can see the difference in flat objects that are not square to the ranger from one side to the other quite consistently. Id say that its not about how accurate is the reading vs if you are actually hitting the correct target and discriminating that target from other range-able objects in the area. The unit itself is always accurate... the users interpretation, not so much.
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Posted: 9/9/2016 2:37:28 AM EDT
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It's one of the best LRFs I've ever used, and I've used several.
For the money, it's a lot of LRF. |
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Posted: 9/14/2016 6:36:53 PM EDT
[#11]
After going from single samples to pan and scan, there is no going back. I highly recommend the Sig Kilo 2000. I've been running mine for 6 months or so and it replaced an order Leica. The Leica was accurate, it’s just so much easier to determine range in mixed ground cover environments with the Sig Kilo. I had planned on buying a Leica 1600, but have no regrets about getting the Sig Kilo.
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Posted: 9/14/2016 11:00:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dyezak]
[#12]
Sig is releasing the Kilo 2400 soon. Upgraded glass, full sensor suite (temp, barometer, etc), Bluetooth, and an applied ballistics computer. Load the LRF up with your load data via Bluetooth, go to the range or hunting and manually enter the wind call. Laze your target and get an instant firing solution.
ETA - and a company in Isreal just announced they have figured out how to measure wind with lasers. Eventually that could be incorporated giving a true one shot firing solution. |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2016 12:12:46 AM EDT
[#13]
Just ordered. Heads up SWFA has them for $350 until the end of the month.Hotlink
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Posted: 10/4/2016 12:35:02 AM EDT
[#14]
Long Rifles Inc makes tripod adapters specifically for it
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Posted: 10/4/2016 12:48:59 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By STRIKE504:
Just ordered. Heads up SWFA has them for $350 until the end of the month.Hotlink Jump on that, folks! About $50 less than I bought mine for. I love mine. |
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Posted: 10/4/2016 11:36:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: razARback]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Intune69:
Jump on that, folks! About $50 less than I bought mine for. I love mine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Intune69:
Originally Posted By STRIKE504:
Just ordered. Heads up SWFA has them for $350 until the end of the month.Hotlink Jump on that, folks! About $50 less than I bought mine for. I love mine. I called SWFA yesterday. They said it was out of stock, but that they have more on the way. I had Optics Planet match the SWFA price this morning. From what I've read this is a lot of rangefinder for $350. I just hope I don't regret not waiting for the release of the new model. |
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Posted: 10/4/2016 11:54:40 AM EDT
[#17]
I just called optics planet and got the price match. $349.95 delivered.
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Posted: 10/4/2016 12:04:31 PM EDT
[#18]
Has anyone bought the LRI Tripod Mount?
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UT, USA
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Posted: 10/6/2016 10:00:38 AM EDT
[#19]
I've gotta say this thing is amazing for the money. Positive hits on cows this morning at 1650 yards.
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Posted: 10/7/2016 8:58:58 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryYes, I have the older version. |
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USA
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Posted: 10/17/2016 8:39:17 PM EDT
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For someone who shoots under 800 yards, how does the 850 compare to the 2000? It's less than half the price, and budget is always a concern
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Posted: 10/17/2016 8:44:40 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Standard:
For someone who shoots under 800 yards, how does the 850 compare to the 2000? It's less than half the price, and budget is always a concern Same hyperscan. It works very well - if you're only going to 800, the 850 will work well for you. Also, look at the 1250. |
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Posted: 10/18/2016 9:27:49 PM EDT
[#23]
I got mine in from Optics Planet the other day! Farthest I've hit is 1260 yards on a water tower. I need some more distant objects to hit. There is one cell tower farther out, but I'm guessing it's closer to 3,000 yards and I can't get a reading.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 10/18/2016 9:35:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EzGoingKev]
[#24]
I got one a few weeks ago. Paid $386.75 delivered on a site called universalmania.com. I wish SWFA had come up in the google search when I was checking prices. Even so it is not a huge difference.
I am new to precision shooting and using a range finder so I do not have anything to compare it too. I can say that my building at work is 500 feet wide and we went out into the warehouse where we could hit wall to wall. It came up just under 500 feet. I hit the 50, 100, 200, 300, and 600 yard ranges at OKC gun club and the yardage was right there. On the way to the range one of the roads is closed. There are huge signs at the next intersection that I have ranged multiple times. The distance is consistently coming up ~638 yards LOS. The farthest I have been able to range something was 1968 yards. I cannot remember if it was a stop sign or a car. I ranged a guy on a Harley farting down the street at 300+ yards. I kept in on scanning and the distance instantly updated as he moved further away. It uses a CR2 battery. I have nothing else that uses this battery. I wish it used something more common. It would have been great if they made it to use the more common CR123. I like it. It feels solid and is fairly light. Feels comfortable in the hand and I have medium/small sized hands. ETA - One thing I do like is the battery cover is metal (not sure if it is aluminum or magnesium) and not plastic. Now matter how much they charge for it, I am sure it is made in China/India/Pakistan/Taiwan. Problems can arise with small plastic covers like that. By making it metal they took that out of the equation. |
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Posted: 10/18/2016 9:38:24 PM EDT
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That reminds me, I need to order a 10 pack of CR2's.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 10/31/2016 7:17:03 PM EDT
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Cabela's has it on sale right now for $379 for club members.
Cabela's Sale If you are not a member and sign up for their Visa you get $20 off your first purchase with the card. |
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Posted: 11/29/2016 9:15:34 AM EDT
[#27]
Thanks for the write up, grabbed one for $349 from Cabelas
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Posted: 11/29/2016 10:00:41 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grn_zx6r:
Thanks for the write up, grabbed one for $349 from Cabelas Got mine too... 
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OH, USA
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Posted: 11/29/2016 8:00:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: axarob44]
[#29]
xxx
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Posted: 12/1/2016 8:50:10 PM EDT
[#30]
Mine came in today... Julia stole it off the counter!!!
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Posted: 12/31/2016 12:27:20 AM EDT
[#31]
Got one ordered just now, had $100 in Cabelas gift cards so I got it for $250. Figured I couldn't pass it up at that price.
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Posted: 1/2/2017 10:53:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Bearcat24]
[#32]
Getting a 338LM in shortly and after seeing this, looks like my next purchase. Currently have the vortex 1000 but now need a longer range finder. Thanks for the posts folks. Have to sell my vortex now. But may wait for the 2200. Not out yet.
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Posted: 1/2/2017 12:00:39 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bearcat24:
Getting a 338LM in shortly and after seeing this, looks like my next purchase. Currently have the vortex 1000 but now need a longer range finder. Thanks for the posts folks. Have to sell my vortex now. But may wait for the 2200. Not out yet. The new Sig Kilo 2400s are going for about $1500 for pre-order. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 12:24:23 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght:
The new Sig Kilo 2400s are going for about $1500 for pre-order. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 1:01:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bearcat24]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght:
The new Sig Kilo 2400s are going for about $1500 for pre-order. I saw that. Ouch. The 2200 is $499. I just posted my vortex for sale and ordering the 2000. Should work for me until next year when the newer ones come out. Just ordered from SWFA. Found only 2 places selling for $349. Everyone else wants $499. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2017 1:01:29 PM EDT
[#36]
There are (2) models coming out - the Kilo2200MR and the Kilo2400ABS -
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/07/sig-sauer-introduces-two-new-rangefinders-kilo2200-mr-kilo2400abs/ |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 1:21:22 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost:
What are the upgrades over the 2k? Seems like a lot for just 400 extra meters. Bluetooth capabilities, internal ballistic engine, various atmospheric sensors, from what I have read. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 1:59:43 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght:
Bluetooth capabilities, internal ballistic engine, various atmospheric sensors, from what I have read. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 2:36:06 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost:
If it could reliably read wind, it would be worth it. Yeah... I imagine that's why they put Bluetooth on it, so you can tether to your Kestrel. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 3:48:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: isptroop38]
[#40]
So, I have the opposite question then..............has anyone tried using the KILO for very short distances? I am on the fence of buying one, but want to be able to use it for bow hunting as well.
I would need it to measure down to 20 yards. I assume it would do so, but hate to find out it only goes to 50 yards on the low end. Can anyone confirm it measures down to 20 yards? And does the giant ass circle for the reticle work at short distances? I'm used to much finer dots or crosshairs in my LRF's. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 4:12:30 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By isptroop38:
So, I have the opposite question then..............has anyone tried using the KILO for very short distances? I am on the fence of buying one, but want to be able to use it for bow hunting as well. I would need it to measure down to 20 yards. I assume it would do so, but hate to find out it only goes to 50 yards on the low end. Can anyone confirm it measures down to 20 yards? And does the giant ass circle for the reticle work at short distances? I'm used to much finer dots or crosshairs in my LRF's. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 4:15:08 PM EDT
[#42]
Crappy iPotato pic from last summer.
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NV, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2017 4:32:09 PM EDT
[#43]
Mine will range as close as 5 yards
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OK, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2017 4:53:58 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BC-2:
Mine will range as close as 5 yards I am getting the same on mine, nothing closer. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 4:55:31 PM EDT
[#45]
Thank you!
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USA
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Posted: 1/2/2017 4:56:14 PM EDT
[#46]
I just ordered one today from SWFA, total with shipping $356.90. About the same price at Cabela's both are on sale, who knows for how long. Till I have some life changing event and move out west, it should exceed my needs. I have been searching all day to find something negative on them, and so far not coming up with anything solid.
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Posted: 1/8/2017 8:51:00 AM EDT
[#47]
I am late to the party, just got a Kilo 2000 yesterday. I know there are new models on the way but I figured the Kilo 2000 is still a hell of a buy at less than $400.
I saw some negative comments on snipers hide about the Kilo but glad to see that most are having great results with them. |
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Posted: 1/9/2017 4:37:25 PM EDT
[#48]
Looks like Cabelas has the 2400 ABS in stock now. Who wants to be the guinea pig?
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Posted: 1/9/2017 4:49:50 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mathecb:
I am late to the party, just got a Kilo 2000 yesterday. I know there are new models on the way but I figured the Kilo 2000 is still a hell of a buy at less than $400. I saw some negative comments on snipers hide about the Kilo but glad to see that most are having great results with them. |
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Posted: 1/9/2017 4:59:35 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost:
Any links to those negative comments? They mostly surround the formfactor of the product. Handheld only, when lazing at extreme distances hard to hold it steady enough for a reading, have to get a 3rd party tripod mount that has questionable availability, even then the mount is slip fit. Also some bashing of the optics here and there when compared to a terrapin (4x the cost) or a Leica (3x the cost). Going from memory when I found the comments. |
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