Hello all,
I've been a lurker for awhile and have learned so much about gearing up after a 15 year break from rifles. I'm getting back into using a rifle and have tons of questions about calculators, RF equipment, etc., but the AB videos just show linking devices, compatibility, etc. I'm planning for a couple of Elk hunts this year in WA, WY, ID and a white tail hunt in SC.
I have already decided on Sig Cross Sawtooth 300PRC (last bolty was 300winmag, so I'm fine getting the modernized version this time) + Tenmile 3-18x + Nomad LTi XC. It should come in between 11.5 to 12lbs total which is acceptable for me as an avid mountain backpacker. My goals are comfortable hunting shots to 500y or so before Fall and a 2026 meta goal of hitting a steel plate at 800y.
I have a birthday coming up which will net me a Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical. I'm looking at the Sig Kilo3k LRF and know they can talk to each other. I'm also considering a Kestrel 5700 for the same reason. I could also be talked into Sig Kilo6k or similar LRF Binos to replace both Kilo3k and my Viper HD 10x42s. My main questions are following:
I've been a lurker for awhile and have learned so much about gearing up after a 15 year break from rifles. I'm getting back into using a rifle and have tons of questions about calculators, RF equipment, etc., but the AB videos just show linking devices, compatibility, etc. I'm planning for a couple of Elk hunts this year in WA, WY, ID and a white tail hunt in SC.
I have already decided on Sig Cross Sawtooth 300PRC (last bolty was 300winmag, so I'm fine getting the modernized version this time) + Tenmile 3-18x + Nomad LTi XC. It should come in between 11.5 to 12lbs total which is acceptable for me as an avid mountain backpacker. My goals are comfortable hunting shots to 500y or so before Fall and a 2026 meta goal of hitting a steel plate at 800y.
I have a birthday coming up which will net me a Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical. I'm looking at the Sig Kilo3k LRF and know they can talk to each other. I'm also considering a Kestrel 5700 for the same reason. I could also be talked into Sig Kilo6k or similar LRF Binos to replace both Kilo3k and my Viper HD 10x42s. My main questions are following:
- What combination will getting me on target quickly, conveniently and accurately, making my amount of practice the limiting factor?
- What device would be best as the "master" calculator?
- Does the Kilo3k auto-send range to either the Garmin or Kestrel?
- What's the deal with all the levels of AB devices and app tiers? What NEEDs to be upgraded for the above to work?
