Need a new LRF some advice please

[DartonJager]

Well my Sig Kilo 2000 (even with a new battery) display no longer is displaying most information including no more complete distance readings, only the last number and a partial of the second to the last. I plan on calling Sig on Monday but I have owned this LRF for well over 5 years probably closer to 8 years now so I don't know what if anything Sig is obligated by warranty to do for me. It was a very sudden onset issue as in 100% normal operation then problem.

The Sig 2000 Kilo has never been abused or even dropped or been submerged or gotten seriously wet the entire tine I have owned it.

I have now owned three LRF over the last 25+ years. First was a Bushnell 400 that just stopped working after at least 8-10 years. Then its replacement was a Bushnell 600 that after about 8-10 years no longer gave accurate or dependable readings. Then I bought a Sig Kilo 2000 and now it is malfunctioning.

I have read MANY MANY LRF reviews over the years and have seen a great many people comment recommending Vortex LRF's because of their forever warranty based on the fact odds are more likely than not a overwhelming majority of LRF will at some point as all three of mine did stop working and the LRF with short term warranties almost always stop working AFTER their warranty's expire.

So If Sig won't do much for me or is willing to fix it but it gives me a repair estimate of 50% the cost of a new LRF should I just say heck with it and buy a new LRF and based on warranty make it a Vortex this time?

 

[lancetkenyon]

Do you want a good unit?
Or a good warranty?
The best warranty is one you never need.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Well my Sig Kilo 2000 (even with a new battery) display no longer is displaying most information including no more complete distance readings, only the last number and a partial of the second to the last. I plan on calling Sig on Monday but I have owned this LRF for well over 5 years probably closer to 8 years now so I don't know what if anything Sig is obligated by warranty to do for me. It was a very sudden onset issue as in 100% normal operation then problem.

The Sig 2000 Kilo has never been abused or even dropped or been submerged or gotten seriously wet the entire tine I have owned it.

I have now owned three LRF over the last 25+ years. First was a Bushnell 400 that just stopped working after at least 8-10 years. Then its replacement was a Bushnell 600 that after about 8-10 years no longer gave accurate or dependable readings. Then I bought a Sig Kilo 2000 and now it is malfunctioning.

I have read MANY MANY LRF reviews over the years and have seen a great many people comment recommending Vortex LRF's because of their forever warranty based on the fact odds are more likely than not a overwhelming majority of LRF will at some point as all three of mine did stop working and the LRF with short term warranties almost always stop working AFTER their warranty's expire.

So If Sig won't do much for me or is willing to fix it but it gives me a repair estimate of 50% the cost of a new LRF should I just say heck with it and buy a new LRF and based on warranty make it a Vortex this time?

OK
Call SIG and tell them you want a replacement. Be really nice on the phone.
Tell them they have the BEST Products and they may give you a free replacement - if not a new one a refurbished one.
Are you a Veteran??? If so tell them that and Veterans Day is around the corner. May get a new upgraded one.

If that does not work and you don't have $3,500.00 for a Leica THEN go and get a Vortex Fury 5000 HD with AB.
We have them and love um, but the Leica for $3,500 is the BEST.

If you are not a Veteran we can get you a discount from Vortex if you want the Fury 5000.
Thanks
Len & Jill

 

[dfanonymous]

Vortex isn't that bad. I have a ranger 1800 that is old enough to have been discontinued. I use it for archery because of its wide FOV, and smaller magnification and function in low light. It's a good unit.

I have the Fury AB range finding binos too. If you want a better unit it, it will cost more money. Get a vector X….its "better." And you pay "better" money. Same with a terrapin. No guarantee the units last more than 3 years on the electronics.

Same with Leica and many others.

It is what it is.

Paying once for a rangefinder that works better than most need is a pretty good deal imo.