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Review of Sig KILO5K – Problems, Pros, and Cons

Problem #1: Sig Forcing Users to Update Firmware and Disabling BDX Scopes and Rangefinders if the User Declines, and these Firmware Updates Are Known to Brick Rangefinders. When you connect your BDX to the BDX app, Sig checks the version of your rangefinder firmware. If Sig has decided your firmware needs updating, the BDX app … Read more

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 … Read more

Don’t Buy Garmin Xero X1i Before Reading This Review and List of Problems

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 common misconception among hunters, shooters, and even scope manufacturers that more magnification is better. People … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more

Don’t Buy Vortex Impact 4000 Before Reading This

Avoid buyers remorse. Here’s a list of problems you may encounter if you buy one. Problem #1. Calibration challenges proving insurmountable for some Just scan though the comments in this video and you’ll see many are unable to complete the time-consuming calibration process. Moreover, users report needing to re-calibrate upon moving to new locations. Calibration … Read more

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 … Read more