I'm finding myself with an urge to spend some money on rangefinding binos for use in elr and prs matches as well as hunting.
Does anyone have direct experience comparing the Sig Kilo 3000 with the Vortex Fury 5000? Cheers
Printable View
I'm finding myself with an urge to spend some money on rangefinding binos for use in elr and prs matches as well as hunting.
Does anyone have direct experience comparing the Sig Kilo 3000 with the Vortex Fury 5000? Cheers
dont rule out the Bushnell 1 Mile ARC's either
Only real comment I can make between the two is the warranty. Lifetime on the electronics on the Vortex, and not for the competition.
After having electronics F' out on an otherwise perfect rangefinder, I decided it was a selling point.
Never got a 5000M range on the Fury, but almost 4000M. Can get a solid range at shooting distances regardless of the conditions. Optically a lot better than the Steiner Bino's I had.
Throw into the mix Athlon Cronus uhd rangefinding binoculars. Sig seem to be hinting at a new range of binos too which if the designations in their name are correct would be far reaching - sig kilo 10k and sig kilo 6k
I have the Sigs and have found them great. I researched the same question before I bought them and most reviews came to the conclusion that there was no real quality difference between them, and it came down to which features you liked. Fury ranged a bit further, Sigs have Bluetooth to their balistic app. I have a funny feeling, and someone might correct me, that the Vortex Lifetime warranty didnt cover the electronics, and they had a separate time limited cover. I just went with what my local independent store had in stock in the end.
However, if I were shopping now, I would buy the Delta ranging Binos from @Sarvo. Sounds like they are the business.
Yeah I was definitely wrong about the Vortex warranty, it covers everything.
I wasn't impressed with either after running geovids for a few years. I really wanted to like them as the Ballistocs portion of the Geovids is pretty shit to be honest even the newer Bluetooth version. Had heard the vortex where mint but it was pretty clear the glass wasn't even in the same class as the Liecas and was much more comparable to the Diamondback HDs. Can't expect them to be perfect for that price but having seen a few posts on here I'm glad I looked through a set. I don't like how the sigs feel and felt they had a blueish tint that I didn't like preferred the Vortex. Best I have looked through where actually a set of 8x52 zeiss rangefinding binos that where honesty good enough Id consider buying them. But will wait until there's a better ballistic function. The Vortex also can be had with applied ballistics installed.
Have a view of the Richard Utting review Video at bottom of page
https://www.nzgrhunts.com/optics/p/d...fp-9zlrh-4l6df
Thanks for all the feedback. Plenty of food for thought. That's a pretty strong recommendation in that video Sarvo.
Yes - from what I have witnessed Utting has no reason or incentive towards any biasQuote:
Originally Posted by BMcB
But - yes - if you are in no need for the Bluetooth connection - I as many know - there is a huge plus for better with the Delta glass/clarity etc - especially in fading light (something Range guys prob not require but hunters most certainly do)
The new Geovids (with improved EHR algorithm factoring angle/temp/pressure) in conjunction with a custom cut yardage turret is where it’s at.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stocky
I’ve been trailing it over the last few weekends out to 600 yards and I’m seriously impressed.
Which model? The new 3200.coms? I have the HD Bs and its annoying as can only store one profile and it has to be put on memory card that takes forever. Plus the Leica ballistics app is pretty outdated. The new bluetooth looks much better but wasn't sure if the ballistics is better now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tui4Me
I’m using HD R 2700 which can’t store ballistic profiles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stocky
If you setup a yardage turret on your scope based on your own ballistic data for 0 ft altitude and 58deg F, just let the EHR calculator in the Geovids work out the ‘corrected’ distance and dial the turret to whatever range it tells you.
I’m still in the process of testing it but it’s been on the money so far.
From my experience dialling a scope using a custom turret is the fastest and easiest method and now I have ‘true ballistic range’ function that actually takes air pressure and temp into the equation I’m no longer guessing when it comes to shooting on an incline.
BMcB - apologies for hi jacking your thread mate. I have watched very good reviews regarding the Deltas on YouTube. Worth adding to your list for consideration.
No worries Tui.
My take on it - not least due to the dollars involved is that having ballistic software exterior to the binos allows for the use of various programs - shooter etc. It's a little less convenient but more flexible. I'll be using them for everything from .22 field shoots to ELR matches out to a mile over a variety of calibers as well as when hunting.
The new Sigs will integrate with mapping software allowing you to range a dropped animal making it easier to find. Im looking forward to seeing the full spec on these as they get released.
I use the Swaro binos and love them. Are they 2.5k better though.
If I had the options available now I’d definitely be looking at the whole range. I’ve played with the Fury and while the Swaro glass is definitely better it’s not so much better that I’d spend the extra.
All the new RF binos out range the Swaro.
Still I’d not swap mine out I like them that much.
I think it just depends how much you want to spend. I have sigs and while the glass won't compete with the top euro stuff they were way cheaper. I also love the blue tooth to applied ballistics. A seriously handy piece of kit. Have tons of different loads programmed in. So easy to work out drop with recalibration function.
Have ranged past 4000yds.
I have the delta titanium 9x45 lrf binos. I've used them alot in the last 6 months. Definitely prefer them over the sig and vortex. I didn't like the feel or glass of the sig and vortex as soon I tried them. The deltas were in the same price area as the sigs and vortex.
The deltas felt alot better with the focus adjustment and eyecup to face positioning(I have a close ipd/eyes) .
Great glass too!
I seem to be real world ranging to about 1800m, though have ranged further.
How do you like the Ping reticle (not sure if correct term for it)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roarless20
I found it better setup than the Geovid for example
I forgot you had a pair of these
Thanks for review
Need everyone we can get on a New NZ Optic entry
Richard Utting some's up the Glass quality advantage very clearly (no pun intended) in Vimeo clip above
But Range or PRS guys may benefit with that loss over the Tech add-on in the others
Do they display true ballistic range?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
Not sure what you mean by "True"Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
Here is the full Manual
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zMa...ew?usp=sharing