Sig 2400 vs the gunwerks G7 Rangefinder

[mk443]

besides the size/shape differences, what are the major + and - of each unit. The G7 is so tried and true and allows reading in yards, moa and mils. Where the sig only does moa and mils if I read everything correct for drop compensation. Had horrible luck with the sig 2200 and 2000 when it was cold out, which is a known problem and ironic as most great hunts happen in the cold!!. I went back to a Leica 2000 after the sig turned into a paperweight when the temps got around 20 degrees and less. Sig replaced the unit several times and admitted there's a cold issue which has my jaded but I'd like to hear why you picked what you picked.

 

[mildot1960]

Well I would go with the newer G7 BR2500 it is a better stand alone unit and the sig does not like being in hot sunlight because of the internal Temp sensor, A couple of years ago the original G7 was the new Terrapin, personally I would be looking at the new BR2500 or the Terrapin X, I use the Bushnell Conx because it gives me so many options with plenty of backup plans, Too many people think that the best LRF is the one that goes the furthest which is not the case, The Best LRF is the one that suits your needs and ticks all the right boxes, There is no point in buying an LRF that goes out to 2 miles if you only shoot 1500 yds.

hope that helps.

 

[Bravo 4]

I will have to disagree with that last statement, to a point. If you shoot to 1500 yds then you may need one rated for 2 miles to consistently get ranges.
I see what you are saying, but hopefully you see where I'm going with that as well.

 

[Jeffrthehunter]

I will have to disagree with that last statement, to a point. If you shoot to 1500 yds then you may need one rated for 2 miles to consistently get ranges.
I see what you are saying, but hopefully you see where I'm going with that as well.

I agree! My 1000 yard unit was good to 800, my 1600 yard unit was good to 1200.

 

[mk443]

Distance isn't my concern, it's more the features offered and durability

 

[Tidus56]

Tagging in, I am deciding between the two as well.

 

[livetohunt]

Same boat as you guys. I will be buying one of the two before the summer.

Was sold on the Sig u til I started seeing people having issues with hot or cold weather.

 

[Greyfox]

Since introduction about 7 years ago, I have used the Gen1 G7 and upgraded to the Gen 2. Both G7 versions have proven to be rock solid in terms of function and reliability, with game and varmints successfully taken to 1200+ yards. I acquired Sig 2400 about a year ago, Comparing both through a season of PRS competition and LRH they have both produced identical ballistic outputs when programmed with the same rifle/load. While the Sig has some appealing features and advanced programming capability, I have also experienced issues when exposed to the extremes of hot and cold temperatures.....PRS matches last summer, and hunting in freezing temperatures in Canada this past season. I have had complete reliability of both versions of the G7 under these conditions. The most distinguishing difference between the G7 and the Sig2400 is the range filtering software. Once the "Tru-Targeting" feature of the G7 is understood, IMO, it is far more effective then the approach used with the Sig 2400 for quickly acquiring accurate ranges when the target has foreground or background interferences. I frequently encounter these interferences when hunting. I am surprised at the number of G7 users I've run into that neither understand, or utilize this valuable capability.
As a result of spending the last year comparing the two RF's, I plan on resuming the use of the G7 for LR hunting. I'll use the Sig 2400 for competition/general LR shooting....but keep it protected from prolonged exposure the direct sun/heat.

 

[mildot1960]

Well considering the grief people have had with Sigs customer Service trying to get defective units repaired or replaced I would never buy one of their products,

A lot of these range finders are more about fashion and bragging rights, A couple of years back on this forum everyone was waxing lyrical about the G7 BR2 with non less that 20 pages and 273 posts, where because of it's features was being compared to the Terrapin and the PLRF with people ranging non reflective items like rocks and things beyond 2500yds +
https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/gunwerks-g7-br2-rangefinder-review.84545/

With the BR Series I have heard very little about failures and they are made by Laser Technology Inc which are the same People who make the Bushnell ConX and many other products used in the Law enforcement industry.

And here is the G7 BR2500 post/Thread.
https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/my-field-test-of-the-g7-br2-rangefinder.97338/

And don't forget that some of the people here are also telling you to buy the sig are also having issues with the sig2400 model where is does not like being left/used in the Sun due to the internal TEMP Sensor, So do your self a favour and forget about this one,
QUOTE:-The 2400 does not seem to take well to being left out in the hot sun. lLast summer I left mine in the hot sun during s PRS match and after giving a few erroneous results, ceased to function at all. Planning to send it back to Sig, I gave it a try a few hours later after sitting it in my pack, and it returned to functioning perfectly, and has so since right right through hunting season. I have made it a point to keep it In its case on my hip when not in use. I have spoken to others that have had various types of malfunctions with their 2400 when overexposed to direct sun light/heat, only to recover when allowed to cool off. End Quote.
SEE HERE,
https://www.longrangehunting.com/th...ing-for-temp-pressure-in-your-profile.198438/

Any hunter with any self respect should not be shooting any animal at 2000yds, My LRF has ranged Domestic Sheep in bright sunlight with heavy haze condition at over 1300 yards and Deer beyond 1600yards and there is a video where one guy ranged a Deer at 1649yds and in the Promo video they range pronghorn at 1798yds

 

[mk443]

Mildot1960: question for you about the bushnell your a fan of. Once the data is saved into the Rangefinder itself it appears it no longer needs to be paired with either the phone or kestrel. Does it give you your return data after acquiring a Range in mils or moa along with the actual range? I just keep reading about mils and I'm a moa guy

 

[mildot1960]

Mildot1960: question for you about the bushnell your a fan of. Once the data is saved into the Rangefinder itself it appears it no longer needs to be paired with either the phone or kestrel. Does it give you your return data after acquiring a Range in mils or moa along with the actual range? I just keep reading about mils and I'm a moa guy

Yes, Once paired and the Data is loaded into Gun 1,2 or 3 (Custom 1,2 or 3 in the App ) you do not need anything else unless the conditions change from one extreme to another, Someone I know of bagged 6 Dear in 2 days using that part of the system at ranges over 700yds, and yes it does give you the return data IE Range and how much to adjust and the Degrees,

If I want to use another App I just set the ConX to AB mode so it only gives me the LOS Range and the Degrees and I put those in to my favourite App and then I can shoot as far as I can Range,

It gives you the come ups in Mil, MOA, Inch and ( CM in the rifle and HD modes which are the factory presets ).

Hope that helps.

John.

 

[mk443]

Yes, Once paired and the Data is loaded into Gun 1,2 or 3 (Custom 1,2 or 3 in the App ) you do not need anything else unless the conditions change from one extreme to another, Someone I know of bagged 6 Dear in 2 days using that part of the system at ranges over 700yds, and yes it does give you the return data IE Range and how much to adjust and the Degrees,

If I want to use another App I just set the ConX to AB mode so it only gives me the LOS Range and the Degrees and I put those in to my favourite App and then I can shoot as far as I can Range,

It gives you the come ups in Mil, MOA, Inch and ( CM in the rifle and HD modes which are the factory presets ).

Hope that helps.

John.

Have you used it much in the cold? Curious if the bushnell holds up like the g7 or turns to a paperweight like the sig

 

[Mike 338]

Seems to me that by no other process than elimination, the G7 would be the obvious choice. Reliability to exposure of elements (hot/cold) should be one of the most basic criteria of any piece of outdoor kit. If it can't handle that, other performance criteria don't really matter.

Sig has been blaming it's customers for decades for their guns failing to lock open on the last shot. I suspect their rangefinders failing to perform because of so called temperature extremes will be the customers fault as well.

 

[mildot1960]

Have you used it much in the cold? Curious if the bushnell holds up like the g7 or turns to a paperweight like the sig

Yeah I have and it was business usual, I even tried it out in extremely dense fog where I could only see for about 120/130 yds +/- if I really tried hard yet it was picking out faint shadows out to 219 to 230+ yards, from what it does and can achieve and the price point this has to be the best bang for the buck on the market.

hope that helps.