Sig Sauer KILO3K battery draw - what the heck???

[Mtslackcountry]

Not related to this RF but the 2400ABS that I have wont sync to the newest Iphone 16Pro. Sig said that the Kilo2400abs app is no longer supported. My work around is to use an old iphone to sync gun profiles into the Range finder.

 

[twall13]

I'm disappointed to see this is an issue across multiple Sig models. I have a Kilo 4k that eats batteries like crazy. I've taken to carrying 2 backups on hunts. I thought it was the image stabilization causing it as I hear it trying to stabilize things even when it's in the chest pack not being used. If the 3k and 5k drain batteries fast too I might have to look elsewhere. I don't need all the ballistics info. as I don't shoot rifles that far, but I like my rangefinder to work fast, be accurate and range out to about 2000 yards for convenience. It also has to be good for archery. Anyone have a recommendation that does all that?

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[Alpine4x4]

I've had my 3k since early February and still on the original battery. Used for archery and a bit of golf.

 

[zpearo]

Mine shows that batteries drop to 50% on the first day of use, but then they last for months after that. Seems like the voltage sensor is just not very good for determining battery percentage

 

[Time2fish]

I got a full year out of one battery on my kilo3. I replaced it when it died. I had two back to back cold late season hunts last year where I camped in sub freezing temps for about 14 days. It killed one battery in that time. On my third battery now and will see how it goes for summer/fall archery practice. I just always carry a spare now. I do like the function of the kilo3 for the price. stabilizer works well, and my rifle data is usually spot on inside 600yrds.
T2F

 

[accountantsanonymous]

Same problem myself with my 4k rangefinder. I pulled it out to range before a hunt last fall and it was dead. I had hardly used it. I chalked it up to maybe the range button being pressed while it was stored in my harness.

Not feeling great about such a high end rangefinder. Looks like I’ll be packing lots of batteries this year.

 

[Kenny Hart]

Yup, I used a Sig rangefinder this past season. It was nice, light, and would range quicker, farther, and more reliably than my Leupold Full Draw 4, but I had to swap batteries once or twice.

I bought the Leupold immediately after it came out, and I think I've changed the battery once. Which is weird because both are rated to the same number of measurements.

Also, all the Sig models are IPX4 rated for waterproofness (didn't think to check when I bought it) which is an absolute no-go here in the SE where it rains every day during archery season. The Leupold is IPX7, which IMO is what any good rangefinder should be seeing as how critical it is to a hunt.