Sig 8K Cold Weather

[Kyle Wheeler]

I picked up a used 8K from a great guy on here. I was hunting in the 15-25 degree temps this last week and it wouldn’t even turn on even if swapping batteries. Had anyone had this issue? I’m concerned I won’t be able to get a replacement as it works just not when it counts.

 

[Bowfinn]

I picked up a used 8K from a great guy on here. I was hunting in the 15-25 degree temps this last week and it wouldn’t even turn on even if swapping batteries. Had anyone had this issue? I’m concerned I won’t be able to get a replacement as it works just not when it counts.

I would reach out to sig and ask what the operating temp is for the 8k. I’m gonna guess that it’s gonna be lower than 15-25 degrees, but if it’s supposed to be able to operate in those temps I would send it in.

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

I would reach out to sig and ask what the operating temp is for the 8k. I’m gonna guess that it’s gonna be lower than 15-25 degrees, but if it’s supposed to be able to operate in those temps I would send it in.

Thank you I will!!

 

[Bowfinn]

I just remembered my 3k around 10 degrees only had about half performance after cold soaking all night, but I still worked.

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

I just remembered my 3k around 10 degrees only had about half performance after cold soaking all night, but I still worked.

Super helpful thank you!

 

[Hagen]

It was -5 yesterday and rangefinder sat in truck night before so it was cold also. Mine was able to range fine. I only shot a couple ranges though, too cold to have hands out much.

 

[Smithb9841]

I’ve used mine close to 0 without issues.

 

[Elk botherer]

I have a Sig Kilo 2200 and when it gets down to the 30’s it’s slow and weak in ranging and below the 20’s it won’t hardly range at all. I keep it under my jacket when I’m hunting or in my sleeping bag at night when it gets cold. Works fine if I do that.