June 29, 2025
We now estimate that the Sightlok RF-1 Gen 3 model will be shipping in about 6 weeks, early August 2025. Sincere thanks to those of you who have been patiently awaiting this release. We’re doing our utmost to expedite production.… Continue Reading…
April 6, 2025
A major bug was discovered with the TANGOINNOS Tango Fire4000 weapon-mounted laser rangefinder (WMLRF). First reported on Snipershide, if you engage continuous ranging by “long pressing” the remote or onboard range button, after 2-3 consecutive ranges, the unit will continue… Continue Reading…
Rangefinders, Reviews, Sig BDX Rangefinder, Sig KILO5K, Sig KILO8K-ABS, Sig Rangefinder, Sig Sauer, Sig Sauer BDX, Sig Sauer Rangefinder, Sightlok RF-1, WMLRF
March 11, 2025
Problem #1: Confusing & Deceptive Features – The Built-in Ballistics Calculator is Limited to 800 Yards. This is called the Sig KILO5K, and it has an Applied Ballistics calculator built-in, so many shooters assume they get firing solutions out to… Continue Reading…
Reviews, Rangefinders, Sig BDX Rangefinder, Sig KILO5K, Sig KILO8K-ABS, Sig Rangefinder, Sig Sauer, Sig Sauer BDX, Sig Sauer Rangefinder, Sightlok RF-1, WMLRF
February 23, 2025
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… Continue Reading…
Crossbow Hunting, Crossbow mounted rangefinder, LPVO, Sig Sauer, Sig Sauer BDX, Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX 1-6X Scope, Sightlok RF-1
February 19, 2025
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… Continue Reading…
Burris Oracle X, Crossbow Hunting, Crossbow mounted rangefinder, Crossbow Scopes, Picatinny Mount Range Finder, Picatinny Mounted Rangefinder, Picatinny Rangefinder, Rail Mounted Rangefinder, Range Finder Mount, Range Finder Scope Mount, Rangefinder Mount, Rangefinder Picatinny, Rangefinder Picatinny Rail, Rangefinders, Reviews, Scope Mounted Range Finder, Sig Sauer, Sig Sauer BDX, Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX 1-6X Scope, Sightlok RF-1
February 22, 2025
Don’t buy a Garmin Xero® X1i before reading our review. List of problems and what to buy instead. Over-Magnification Strikes Again! If you’ve been following our blog, you probably already know we’re outspoken critics of excessive scope magnification. There’s a… Continue Reading…
Picatinny Mount Range Finder, Picatinny Mounted Rangefinder, Picatinny Rangefinder, Products to avoid, Rail Mounted Rangefinder, Range Finder Mount, Range Finder Scope Mount, Rangefinder Mount, Rangefinder Picatinny, Rangefinder Picatinny Rail, Rangefinders, Scope Mounted Range Finder, Sightlok RF-1, Wilcox Raptar, WMLRF
February 16, 2025
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… Continue Reading…
Picatinny Mount Range Finder, Picatinny Mounted Rangefinder, Picatinny Rangefinder, Rail Mounted Rangefinder, Range Finder Mount, Range Finder Scope Mount, Rangefinder Mount, Rangefinder Picatinny, Rangefinder Picatinny Rail, Rangefinders, Sightlok RF-1, WMLRF
February 14, 2025
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… Continue Reading…
Burris Oracle X, Crossbow Hunting, Crossbow mounted rangefinder, Crossbow Scopes, Garmin Xero X1i Crossbow Scope, Sig Sauer, Sig Sauer BDX, Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX 1-6X Scope, Sightlok RF-1
July 12, 2025
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… Continue Reading…
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