I wish more rangefinders linked to Strelok via bluetooth that said I would take the Leica PRS, Leica spotter and Leica 2800 rangefinder all day!! Awesome company!
Great Video...just ordered it from Optics P.....already have the Kestrel.....that's like the 5th piece of equipment I buy right after I see your videos.....great stuff...Thank You!
What output is available for elevation? My 1600b only gives MOA output in whole numbers with out any more resolution. Example 300 yards MOA 2, not 2.2 or 2.3. Is this still the case with the 2800?
Just in case someone is curious the 2800 does output elevation in two digits for example MOA - 9.8 at say 600 yards. I ended up buying one and it works pretty damn good. The weather and calculations match BallisticsARC perfect.
Great video. I would like to know, if i select my solution to be in mills not moa, how does it show in the display? As i see it states 10mm in specs . Would it show for example 5.3 mills or what would it show? Thanks
Great video Fast forward 5years. They now have the CRF Pro Just wondering if you have tried it. I do believe that you can eliminate the need for the kestrel But I could be wrong?
So I have a question. Now that the product is actually out now, when linked to the 5700 elite, can you range a target and the solution from the kestrel show up inside the Leica range finder? Or does that option only work from a smart phone?
Yes, I have the 2800 and kestrel 5700 and your elevation and windage corrections show up on the kestrel and in the Leica. It's pretty awesome! Very fast and accurate.
Hope Kestrel will make HUD system a standalone unit with AB and not depend on the Kestrel 5700. The 2800 is what I'm going to upgrade to this summer. The HUD with 2800 would be a better combo. The HUD screen is much bigger and the font is bigger to.
Chris Martinez Hey Chris. The HUD is going to be a big seller for them. I might be wrong, but I specifically asked if it was a standalone unit and was told no. However, it will work with the Wilcox, 2800, and a slew of other units.
@@XRING maybe the Rivic unit will kick their butt. A lot of people are getting tired of Kestrel stuff. They need to listen to the COSTUMER not just put out a product just try to sell it.The HUD needs to be a standalone. I would buy it. I would buy the Garmin but I'm not interested in a GPS or a Email that drains the battery. The biggest thing I'm looking for Is the ability to capture the Weather for the day and down load a range card to laminate it. We all know shit breaks and having a library of shooting data as back is key. But the Revic looks very promising. It's on the sniperhide.com forum in the ballistic section . Very cool looking.
Hey Killian, great question. All the Leica rangefinding Ballistics units including the 2000 and 3000 series of binos have stand alone software. However, it is horrible. They need to integrate Applied Balllistics into those units. With this unit, it will interface with the Kestrel with AB so you will have better data for making first round hits. Even Leicas custom Ballistics software isn’t accurate enough.
Excellent video my friend! Don't know why I hadn't sub'd your channel before, but I have now! Looking at this range finder now and asking if you'd still recommend for PRS shooting out to 1,000 yards?
Enough to miss non “game” targets at distances of 600 or more yards. Such as 8” steels, etc. Even building my own custom curve I noticed errors that I could not get ballistically trued with their program.
X-RING thanks for the reply , they should hire you as a customer relation officer .i have been sending email so far no answer. Suck i got the crf thinking it will help give accurate come ups.
Thanks for the info . Unable to decide between and sig and leica i want to use it for hunting and i dont like to back and forth from range finder and phone to save time .
Jerry Sun The Leica is designed with hunting in mind. If you don’t need MOA accuracy at 700+ yards you should be fine with either of them. The glass in the Leica is better for sure.
@@jerrysun4747 the 1600B I have has 12 preset options.....One of them will get you close but not be exact. I accept this since different elevations and temps and Barometric pressures change load characteristics and will never be exact anyhow from one loacation to another. When I say close I mean the trajectory tables follow within 2 moa out to perhaps 500 yds. This is pretty good to at least get you darn close on your first shot. From what I've read the Leica 2700B is even better and can be tailored to match your load through computer plug in. Also compare beam divergence...the smaller the better for long range.
I have the 1200 model and it is extremely difficult to hold it steady unless using a tripod. Works good and optics are amazing, but Very difficult to hold still enough to range long distance.
@@XRING I have had a Bushnell for about 20 years or so and it is rock solid, but it is only rated for 400 yards, and maybe 500 under perfect conditions.
Hola al parecer si. Esto está en su descripción de producto: Built-in ABC ballistic program compiles data for angle of incline, temperature, barometric pressure. Incluye programa balístico ABC que recopila información de ángulo de inclinación, temperatura y presión barométrica.
Jerry Sun The prototype that I was reviewing enabled you to use their preselected curves or you could use their app and build a “custom” curve. However, I don’t feel it is precise enough for precision work. It is not Applied Ballistics software in the unit.
OK yea, so it has a barometer, inclinometer, temperature, blue tooth to share with the kestral and vice versa, but is it ambee dex tree us? ... and you you stole my dead bird skully!!! whaaaat????
I wish more rangefinders linked to Strelok via bluetooth
that said I would take the Leica PRS, Leica spotter and Leica 2800 rangefinder all day!! Awesome company!
Oh my, what a sweet piece of gear. That is one nice range finding/sniping combo! You always share the nicest gear, thanks brother!
Great Video...just ordered it from Optics P.....already have the Kestrel.....that's like the 5th piece of equipment I buy right after I see your videos.....great stuff...Thank You!
Yea he’s cost me a fortune
The best video ever (I am buying one because of your explanation)
Thank You Sir! It seems like great equipment. I am fascinated by the shooting competition scenario you presented.
Leica's glass in the range finder are great.
its a really simple unit on the outside which is awesome
It looks simple to use! I've seen some other brands that have WAY to many buttons! K.I.S.S. I like it!
With which kestrel model is it compatible?
Nice the best review on this rangefinder I have seen.
Always been impressed with them
ThecrazyScotsman They do make quality products.
What output is available for elevation? My 1600b only gives MOA output in whole numbers with out any more resolution. Example 300 yards MOA 2, not 2.2 or 2.3. Is this still the case with the 2800?
Just in case someone is curious the 2800 does output elevation in two digits for example MOA - 9.8 at say 600 yards. I ended up buying one and it works pretty damn good. The weather and calculations match BallisticsARC perfect.
Great video. I would like to know, if i select my solution to be in mills not moa, how does it show in the display? As i see it states 10mm in specs . Would it show for example 5.3 mills or what would it show? Thanks
Go you know if this will connect to a phone and strelok pro?
Very cool! Great video/review.
😎👍🏻🇺🇸💥
Great video
Fast forward 5years.
They now have the CRF Pro
Just wondering if you have tried it.
I do believe that you can eliminate the need for the kestrel
But I could be wrong?
Next day will come out with a lightweight helmet with heads up display that does everything the rangefinder and Kestrel does. X-Ring cyborg😁
So I have a question. Now that the product is actually out now, when linked to the 5700 elite, can you range a target and the solution from the kestrel show up inside the Leica range finder? Or does that option only work from a smart phone?
Yes, I have the 2800 and kestrel 5700 and your elevation and windage corrections show up on the kestrel and in the Leica. It's pretty awesome! Very fast and accurate.
Will grab the Leica 3500.COM model for myself!
Awesomeness !!!
nice that should be a great help
Hope Kestrel will make HUD system a standalone unit with AB and not depend on the Kestrel 5700. The 2800 is what I'm going to upgrade to this summer. The HUD with 2800 would be a better combo. The HUD screen is much bigger and the font is bigger to.
Chris Martinez Hey Chris. The HUD is going to be a big seller for them. I might be wrong, but I specifically asked if it was a standalone unit and was told no.
However, it will work with the Wilcox, 2800, and a slew of other units.
@@XRING maybe the Rivic unit will kick their butt. A lot of people are getting tired of Kestrel stuff. They need to listen to the COSTUMER not just put out a product just try to sell it.The HUD needs to be a standalone. I would buy it. I would buy the Garmin but I'm not interested in a GPS or a Email that drains the battery. The biggest thing I'm looking for Is the ability to capture the Weather for the day and down load a range card to laminate it. We all know shit breaks and having a library of shooting data as back is key. But the Revic looks very promising. It's on the sniperhide.com forum in the ballistic section . Very cool looking.
Have you thought about something like the E-dope card? Doesn’t work with Apple yet.
@@XRING yes but not what I'm looking for.
Very Nice, Great Review! TFS Carry On
Big Johnson Guns and Gear Thanks Big J!
Does it automatically apply the angle to the kestrel for the correct elevation?
Very cool!!
Hey X-RING Greta review mate, thanks for taking the time to do this and post for all. What model Kestrel is that? Cheers - Stu 😎
Strange that this isn't compatible with the Garmin foretrex 701, which also has applied ballistics and bluetooth
Awesome, simple piece of equipment from a reputable company. As long as it doesn't run on Windows 10 I guess 🙂
That's some cool range tool's.
HRM Weapons Machinist Technology is great!
Is the crf 2700 not a step above this being a stand alone unit with the ability to input your own data. Or am I missing something
Hey Killian, great question. All the Leica rangefinding Ballistics units including the 2000 and 3000 series of binos have stand alone software. However, it is horrible. They need to integrate Applied Balllistics into those units. With this unit, it will interface with the Kestrel with AB so you will have better data for making first round hits. Even Leicas custom Ballistics software isn’t accurate enough.
Excellent video my friend! Don't know why I hadn't sub'd your channel before, but I have now! Looking at this range finder now and asking if you'd still recommend for PRS shooting out to 1,000 yards?
When your connecting the 5700 to the leica and your in the BT menu showing the device name, rename, forget, lock. What does lock do?
WTA Ky Great Question WTA. The unit I reviewed was a preproduction unit. It was so long ago, I don’t recall. Sorry, WTA.
But can it pour a scotch on the rocks ? While ranging ?
steve carter They are still working on that ! :-)
Hi how far off are their balistic app on the custom curve?
Enough to miss non “game” targets at distances of 600 or more yards. Such as 8” steels, etc.
Even building my own custom curve I noticed errors that I could not get ballistically trued with their program.
X-RING thanks for the reply , they should hire you as a customer relation officer .i have been sending email so far no answer. Suck i got the crf thinking it will help give accurate come ups.
Puedo preguntar después de tanto tiempo si este leica mide el ángulo y su equivalente horizontal hacía abajo? Creo que no
Do you own bunch of same flannel shirts ?
Bald&curious LOL! I have a lot of flannel Val! Don’t be jealous !! I had a great time this week hanging out with you man. Take care.
Thanks for the info . Unable to decide between and sig and leica i want to use it for hunting and i dont like to back and forth from range finder and phone to save time .
Jerry Sun The Leica is designed with hunting in mind. If you don’t need MOA accuracy at 700+ yards you should be fine with either of them. The glass in the Leica is better for sure.
This is a very good info !Thanks for the help !
@@jerrysun4747 Leica is way faster, instant yardage acquisition...and we know sig doesn't make their own optics
Dugan hayes is the ballistic software of the leica accurate?
@@jerrysun4747 the 1600B I have has 12 preset options.....One of them will get you close but not be exact. I accept this since different elevations and temps and Barometric pressures change load characteristics and will never be exact anyhow from one loacation to another. When I say close I mean the trajectory tables follow within 2 moa out to perhaps 500 yds. This is pretty good to at least get you darn close on your first shot.
From what I've read the Leica 2700B is even better and can be tailored to match your load through computer plug in.
Also compare beam divergence...the smaller the better for long range.
I have the 1200 model and it is extremely difficult to hold it steady unless using a tripod. Works good and optics are amazing, but Very difficult to hold still enough to range long distance.
archersfriend I have found that true of all the smaller rangefinders no matter the manufacturer.
@@XRING I have had a Bushnell for about 20 years or so and it is rock solid, but it is only rated for 400 yards, and maybe 500 under perfect conditions.
hi what bc do they use g1 or g7?
G7
Puede medir ángulo hacía abajo y dar su equivalente horizontal?
Hola al parecer si. Esto está en su descripción de producto:
Built-in ABC ballistic program compiles data for angle of incline, temperature, barometric pressure.
Incluye programa balístico ABC que recopila información de ángulo de inclinación, temperatura y presión barométrica.
Hi can it work without krestrell?
Jerry Sun It will work for ranging and you can use their software with their curves. Not as precise, but will get you close.
Thanks so you cannot input you rifle and ammo data?
Jerry Sun The prototype that I was reviewing enabled you to use their preselected curves or you could use their app and build a “custom” curve. However, I don’t feel it is precise enough for precision work. It is not Applied Ballistics software in the unit.
Got it ! Between Sig 2400 abs and leica 2800.com which is better? Thanks again
Jerry Sun If I were in the market for one right now I would probably go for the SiG at the moment.
I have been seeing the SiG’s for 900 used.
swanky
Looking like they are listing for $1099
OK yea, so it has a barometer, inclinometer, temperature, blue tooth to share with the kestral and vice versa, but is it ambee dex tree us? ... and you you stole my dead bird skully!!! whaaaat????
WTF SoCal Lol! It is actually. Thanks for the cap it is warm.
If you have service........If you cant sneak up to your animal within 300 yards quit hunting..........
Dumbest name for a product though.