Depends on how far you want to shoot. The 5k will only give a solution to 800 yards and cannot link with a Kestrel that I know of. I have one and it works well for its intended use of under 800.
The 8k looks awesome I just don’t think I can drop 1800 on a rangefinder
That’s a little disappointing that it only gives solutions to 800 I was hoping for a thousand. I dont need a solution past that I doubt I would ever shoot farther. As far as binos go I have a set of mavens that I love but I have thought about going the bino/range combo. How does your 5k handle cold or snowy conditions?
The 5k can pair to AB elite devices. Just put it in ABX or ABE mode and find it with the AB device. Works with kestrels and Garmin stuff. Pretty simple just need to make sure both are on for it to work.
What about the Leica 2800.com? I’m in the same boat as the OP.
Is the gunwerks able to handle cold well? Also on a side not any insight on maven offering some kind of ballistics in their rf?
I’m not sure it’s untested at this point. I actually just snagged a set of the first gen fury’s to have something reliable in the cold.
There is a review of the sig vs gunwerks in varying conditions (cold seems to be the highlight) on this forum somewhere (may be in the long range section) but in that review, the GW smokes the sig in cold.
I have had my Leica 2800 for a few years. Has worked great for me, no issues. Can’t say I have put it through any arduous testing process though. Just a few hunts every fall.
Isnt the BR4 2x the price of the 5K?
The OP said $500 to $1000. That's close enough to save a bit more and get the BR4.
The 2800 is a great range finder. I would take it over the Sig 5k or 8k. Some claim it has cold weather issues like the sig but I have not seen that with mine. But having to run in through a Kestrel for wind or past 1000 yards is dumb IMO. For hunting, I rather just have it nice and neat in one unit. KISS
It handles the cold VERY well. @Formidilosus review should be done soon on the BR4 vs the 8k.
