SIGHTLOK BLOG
Honest Sig KILO8K-ABS Review – List of Known Problems
Problem #1: Firmware updates can brick the KILO8K and Sig disables the unit if you don’t update the firmware. You’re heading out for a day of shooting, you connect to the App, and suddenly you’re forced to either update the firmware, or Sig disables the rangefinder. It’s mandatory update or your rangefinder stops working. This is a problem that many Sig users have reported. The forced updates have also been known to brick rangefinders, potentially disrupting a planned day of shooting or hunting trip. What we most object to is Sig disabling the devices until the firmware update is complete.…
Advantages of LPVO For Hunters
This learning journey for us started in 2009 reading competition shooting expert Zak Smith’s Long Range Optics Update on his Demigod LLC website. Zak writes: “How much magnification do you need? The answer is less than you might think. The scope needs to provide a clear image of the target for a well-defined sight picture. With good glass, a 12x scope is more than sufficient for 1000-yard shooting. To test the theory, I dialed down my 3-12×50 mm Schmidt & Bender scope to 4X and was able to make hits on a 36-inch target at 1300 yards. A lot of…
Don’t Buy Garmin Xero X1i Before Reading This Review and List of Problems
Should you buy a Garmin Xero X1i? Absolutely not. A fixed 3.5X magnification on a weapon used at 22 yards, a field-of-view of just 6.5 feet at 25 yards, a $1,400 price tag, a rangefinder that can’t be removed for state law compliance, and a mount that sits too high and won’t take standard rings.
Don’t Buy a Wilcox Raptar ES Before Reading This
Article summarizes the key problems reported with the Wilcox Raptar WMRLF, highlighting user experiences and the possible implications for tactical and recreational shooters. 1. Inability to communicate with any ballistics software Does not have Bluetooth and will only connect to AB Ballistics via a cable. There is another tier above this with the included ballistics suite, but is several thousand dollars more and improves on nothing else. 2. IR illuminator useless Won’t light anything up at all after 20 yards 3. No QD mount 4. There is no cosign/angle from 0 feature. High angle shooting, especially at night requires you…
5 Benefits to Using a Weapon-Mounted Rangefinder Over a Handheld Rangefinder
There are many benefits to using weapon-mounted rangefinders. Here are 5 of the most significant: 1. Enhanced Convenience and Ease of Use One of the most significant benefits of weapon-mounted rangefinders is the convenience they provide. Mounted directly on the firearm, these devices eliminate the need for shooters to fumble with a separate handheld unit. This seamless integration allows shooters to maintain a steady hold on their weapon while acquiring range information. In high-pressure situations, every second counts. A weapon-mounted rangefinder enables shooters to quickly and accurately assess distances without shifting their focus or compromising their shooting stance. This is…
8 Reasons Every Hunter Should Use a Weapon-Mounted Laser Rangefinder (WMLRF)
8 advantages of using a Weapon-Mounted Laser Rangefinder (WMLRF) VS. a handheld unit: 1. Faster ranging Time is a critical factor during hunting trips, especially in scenarios where fleeting opportunities can mean the difference between success and failure. A weapon-mounted laser rangefinder streamlines the process of range estimation, allowing hunters to range instantly without losing focus on their target. Instead of fumbling with a handheld rangefinder, hunters can take aim and range simultaneously. This efficiency not only enhances the overall hunting experience but also increases the likelihood of making the shot before the window of opportunity closes 2. More accurate…
8 Benefits of Weapon-Mounted Laser Rangefinders (WMLRF) For Tactical and Military Applications
1. Faster ranging Instead of fumbling with a handheld rangefinder, weapon-mounted rangefinders enable you to take aim and range simultaneously. Faster ranging ultimately contributes directly to increased first round hit potential. 2. More accurate ranging due to better optics and greater stability Rather than trying to hold the rangefinder steady on the target, in the case of a WMLRF, the rangefinder is co-witnessed (aligned) with the riflescope, so you can range by holding your scope on the target. That alone is a major benefit, because you’re able to use the superior optics of the scope to accurately pick out the…
Don’t Buy Vortex Impact 4000 Before Reading This
Should you buy a Vortex Impact 4000? Probably not. Fifteen documented problems, led by a wide 45-degree slash-shaped beam that struggles around brush, a Bluetooth remote that drains batteries or makes you wait to reconnect, battery and display failures in cold weather, a calibration routine that defeats a lot of owners, and a blindingly bright night display.
DNT Optics Zulus Problems – ZHD520R Night Vision Scope Review and a Viable Alternative
According to Amazon, more than 300 people bought the DNT Optics Zulus in the past month. We think that might lead to a few disappointed customers. So what’s wrong with buying a DNT Optics Zulus ZHD520R? 1. EXCESSIVE MAGNIFICATION A flaw common to nearly all digital night vision and thermal scopes coming out of China is the magnification range is too high. The DNT Optics Zulus ZHD520R for example: Magnification range is 5-20X. Too much magnification for night hunting. Why is it too much? Well, firstly, most night hunting, which typically involves varmint hunting, takes place inside of 500 yards.…
Burris Oracle X Problems
For a few years, Oracle X has been the “go-to” rangefinding scope option for crossbows. However, in the past 6 months, there have been 2 new product releases that, when combined, put the Oracle X scope to shame. The most important was the release of the Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX 1-6X scope. The Sig has the following 15 advantages over the Oracle X: – double the field of view (106 feet vs 47 feet) – at 1X it can be used both eyes open like a red dot – much longer battery life – better glass – more durable (aluminum tube…
