Good review. Thanks. I've had the 10k for about 18months now (perhaps the first pair in the UK I brought back here from the States :) I primarily use them for ELR, and used off a bipod I have never failed to get a reading on any reflective target out to around 4000m. They just do the business. I'm sure you won't regret carrying them for your customers. (Oh & btw, they do have a mounting point for a standard 90° elbow type binocular tripod adapter... just screw off the wee cap from the distal end of the centre hinge where you'll find the ¼in female. Works a treat... ;))
There used to be a spot to mount a tripod stud behind the sig logo. I've got the older kilo 3ks, and they've survived being lost under a snow bank for 3 months.
Excellent comparison. I'd be really interested to see what the integration with a Kestrel elite is like with these units. Does the 6k suffer because it only has AB "lite"
Thanks for the intel. Thanks to you I found it. I’m not sure how practical that is but at least there is one. I even double checked the manual. It’s not listed in there at all.
No. The idea is they do everything the Kestrel Elite does. Updates the ballistic solution with environmental changes and distance with every target laze and then provides that in the heads up display.
SIG are disposable throw away RF binoculars because SIG has no plans to offer repairs past their limited 5 year warranty and chances is the warranty may be already expired since it's from date of manufacture not date of actual purchase. Vortex has a lifetime warranty including their electronics so they will never become obsolete.
@@commonsense5709 i-1000% agree. But you can't argue when sig is the one that's available, and has a pretty good feature set for the price. I think I just saw the 6K go on sale for $800 compared to the vortex rolling around 1300. But that's why I want the comparison because if the vortex has much better glass quality and features then the extra price is worth it when you include the excellent warranty.
SIG are disposable throw away items die to their limited 5 year warranty and they have no plans to even repair anything past their 5 year electronics warranty and it's from date of manufacture not date of actual purchase so the warranty might be already expired if you buy new old stock on sale that's been sitting in a warehouse for years before you buy it. Vortex on the other hand has a lifetime warranty including their electronics so it will never become obsolete. You pass it on to your kids and grandkids. Buy anything SIG brand rangefinders and rifle Scopes etc that has electronics in them, you will find out the hard way ... Expensive paperweights after they break.
Yeah, I’m going to get one to review. My personal thoughts though are that I’m not a fan of LRFs mounted to a rifle. Really limits your use. It has to be zeroed to that rifle and has no versatility. It’s like the Wilcox before it. Everyone thought it was great then realized it was pretty impractical. You can’t even handhold to laze targets. You’re stuck with it on one rifle and that requires a setup process for it to work properly.
I’m looking to get my first rangefinder. I’ve settled that binos are the way to go for dual use for hunting and long range shooting. At the Sig KIlo 6k price point, is there a better option? Only really aware of the vortex fury or the Burris HD LRF. Any other options and would Sig be the best option?
I do think the 6Ks are the best option at that price point and are significantly better than the ones you mentioned. The LRF and ballistic features are great and you’d have to spend a lot more to get better optical clarity. I’ve been disappointed in Sig optics in the past but they got this one right. If you decide to go with those and order from us, we can cover the taxes. www.paramounttactical.com/product/kilo6k-hd/ Either way, I hope that helps and thanks for watching! -Gary
Will the Sig Kilo10K-ABS HD work with the Garmin Fortrex 901, in the same fashion as the Vector/Viper military Laser Range Finder and the Military Dager GPS
I heard Sig has BY FAR the best laser but horrendous optics/glass. Leica basically the opposite (amazing glass but just a decent laser) and Vortex is somewhere in between with both. Is this accurate?
The 6K HD has extremely good clarity/glass quality. Surprisingly impressive. I’ve looked through the Leica geovid, I’d need a Leica to look through side by side but I’d bet it’s close.
@@paramounttactical Hmm No shit?? I guess it also depends what you are using it for. If it is also your binos you want/need better glass, but if you just need to range targets who really cares about the glass? I am looking for a higher end RF (compared to current Leupold) and it is a very tough call. I want a ballstic RF so Im looking at the Leica 2800, the Vortex 5000 and the Sig. Not an easy call. Thanks for the video...and info
@@KevinWood44 I need to get my hands on the other ones to do a real time/side by side comparison, but based off memory, the Sig Kilo6K we’re as good and better than any sub $2K binos I’ve looked through.
@@paramounttactical Thank you for the great review. Am I misunderstanding that you can sync these to any Garmin watch with the AB Elite software and it will give the 6K the ability to give ballistic solutions out past the 800 yards that comes with the UltraLite? I recently purchased a Garmin Instinct 2x Tactical that has the AB Elite software, and purchased the Sig Kilo 6k HD with the understanding that it did.
@@shanetate8754 I believe you are correct. I know they’ll definitely sync with multiple Garmin devices just not 100% sure on which ones. We’re a Garmin dealer and it’s something I’ve been meaning to get schooled up on.
I call that the PRF. The Peasant Range Finder! 😂 I’m totally kidding. No I haven’t but I will look into doing some more budget friendly LRFs. Thanks for watching! -Gary
I understand that it CAN, big emphasis on can, increase the length of support for a product. That being said, paying a subscription to use hardware to its full potential makes my balls itch.
@@paramounttactical the sub for the map app, I know it’s a 3rd party separate portion for some extra cool but the amount of subscriptions that show on my bank statements now feels like a cvs receipt. And that’s after I’ve even cancelled a bunch of ‘em!
A lot of outdoorsman don’t like rechargeable batteries. It’s hard to recharge a battery in the field. Replaceable batteries are easier to carry on you. Rechargeable batteries go bad as well. So typically the preference for outdoor products is replaceable. Thanks for watching! -Gary
Binos. You’ll get 10x the usage out of them. The only exception might be if you’re primarily hunting/shooting at night with a clip on. Other than that, binos all the way.
Good info but good god, ramble on....... I have an old Luepold rx-850i that's rated to 850 yard and ranges solid targets out to 1000 or so. Those ranging numbers from Sig, are pathetic. But it's Sig, it's to be expected.
@@sunnesonne if you’re just trying to use it to range targets, it’s probably ok but I used both the 6K and 10k’s this weekend at a Long Range Course we held and I can tell you spotting effectively beyond 700 or so with them was tough. The compacts will be less so by a significant margin.
Finally a review that actually tests them and doesnt just talks about them for 30 minutes-Thanks!
Kilo 6K HD At Murdoch’s today for $800. Ranged a pile of trees at 4700 yards. Super happy.
Good review. Thanks. I've had the 10k for about 18months now (perhaps the first pair in the UK I brought back here from the States :) I primarily use them for ELR, and used off a bipod I have never failed to get a reading on any reflective target out to around 4000m. They just do the business. I'm sure you won't regret carrying them for your customers. (Oh & btw, they do have a mounting point for a standard 90° elbow type binocular tripod adapter... just screw off the wee cap from the distal end of the centre hinge where you'll find the ¼in female. Works a treat... ;))
Whats the highest range you got?
extremely difficult to film through anything with clarity. Thanks for letting everyone know this. Great video.
Excellent review, thank you. I’m subscribing hoping the rest of your reviews are as detailed and thorough!
Great review! Thanks for being so thorough and clear in your opinions!
Great review..Look forward to seeing more..👍🏽👍🏽
There used to be a spot to mount a tripod stud behind the sig logo.
I've got the older kilo 3ks, and they've survived being lost under a snow bank for 3 months.
The new ones have the same thing
They both have the mount under the front hinge plate
Excellent comparison. I'd be really interested to see what the integration with a Kestrel elite is like with these units. Does the 6k suffer because it only has AB "lite"
Thanks for the detailed review.
Thanks for watching!
-Gary
There is a tripod mount behind the logo on the front of both of these 👌🏻
Thanks for the intel. Thanks to you I found it. I’m not sure how practical that is but at least there is one. I even double checked the manual. It’s not listed in there at all.
I don't own one, maybe one day. As of now I am ok with my PRF :) great review, now I know what I need to get when I saved up the money haha.
Thanks for the honest review sir.
How does the ballistic solution look like on the 6k an how hard is it to get too in the minu. Also thank you for a very good review!
Paired with a bdx rifle scope those binos are badass. Heavy as all get out though.
Fabulous side x side review. Any comment on the wind meter included with the 10x? (vs Kestrel or other?). Thanks
John Walsh had a good question- do you still need to get or have a Kestrel with the 10k
No. The idea is they do everything the Kestrel Elite does. Updates the ballistic solution with environmental changes and distance with every target laze and then provides that in the heads up display.
@@paramounttactical even in MOA
Awesome!! Good stuff!!!
The bino’s do have a tripod mount capability. Just unscrew the front cap in between the front lenses. Opens up a 1/4 20 hole.
Yep. I found that out later. But I appreciate the input!
Great Review, THE Real question is "Sig Kilo 6K" or "Vortex Fury HD 5000AB"?
SIG are disposable throw away RF binoculars because SIG has no plans to offer repairs past their limited 5 year warranty and chances is the warranty may be already expired since it's from date of manufacture not date of actual purchase.
Vortex has a lifetime warranty including their electronics so they will never become obsolete.
@@commonsense5709 i-1000% agree. But you can't argue when sig is the one that's available, and has a pretty good feature set for the price. I think I just saw the 6K go on sale for $800 compared to the vortex rolling around 1300. But that's why I want the comparison because if the vortex has much better glass quality and features then the extra price is worth it when you include the excellent warranty.
I’m having a tough time deciding between sig kilo 6k bs vortex fury with AB
Dang… I guess I’ll have to buy those and do a comparison. 😂 it is my job after all. (I’m practicing what I have to tell the wife)
@@paramounttactical. Tell Summer it’s for science and betterment of mankind
SIG are disposable throw away items die to their limited 5 year warranty and they have no plans to even repair anything past their 5 year electronics warranty and it's from date of manufacture not date of actual purchase so the warranty might be already expired if you buy new old stock on sale that's been sitting in a warehouse for years before you buy it.
Vortex on the other hand has a lifetime warranty including their electronics so it will never become obsolete. You pass it on to your kids and grandkids.
Buy anything SIG brand rangefinders and rifle Scopes etc that has electronics in them, you will find out the hard way ... Expensive paperweights after they break.
The sig blows the fury out of the water in my opinion. Not even a close comparison. I’ve used them all.
Me too. Glass in Fury and ranging response time is 10 years behind.
What are your thoughts on the Sig BDX scopes they have out that work with these binoculars? Have you had a chance to use one or test it?
Want to see what you think about the vortex impact 4000
Yeah, I’m going to get one to review. My personal thoughts though are that I’m not a fan of LRFs mounted to a rifle. Really limits your use. It has to be zeroed to that rifle and has no versatility. It’s like the Wilcox before it. Everyone thought it was great then realized it was pretty impractical. You can’t even handhold to laze targets. You’re stuck with it on one rifle and that requires a setup process for it to work properly.
I’m looking to get my first rangefinder. I’ve settled that binos are the way to go for dual use for hunting and long range shooting. At the Sig KIlo 6k price point, is there a better option? Only really aware of the vortex fury or the Burris HD LRF. Any other options and would Sig be the best option?
I do think the 6Ks are the best option at that price point and are significantly better than the ones you mentioned.
The LRF and ballistic features are great and you’d have to spend a lot more to get better optical clarity. I’ve been disappointed in Sig optics in the past but they got this one right.
If you decide to go with those and order from us, we can cover the taxes.
www.paramounttactical.com/product/kilo6k-hd/
Either way, I hope that helps and thanks for watching!
-Gary
Have you looked into the Revic BLR10b at all? I’m curious how it compares in clarity to both
Outdoorsman Binocular mount works great.
Hawke Sport Optics Binocular Tripod Mount 64104 works well too
Will the Sig Kilo10K-ABS HD work with the Garmin Fortrex 901, in the same fashion as the Vector/Viper military Laser Range Finder and the Military Dager GPS
Gary can you do a review on the canyon series of these?
I heard Sig has BY FAR the best laser but horrendous optics/glass. Leica basically the opposite (amazing glass but just a decent laser) and Vortex is somewhere in between with both. Is this accurate?
The 6K HD has extremely good clarity/glass quality. Surprisingly impressive. I’ve looked through the Leica geovid, I’d need a Leica to look through side by side but I’d bet it’s close.
@@paramounttactical Hmm No shit?? I guess it also depends what you are using it for. If it is also your binos you want/need better glass, but if you just need to range targets who really cares about the glass?
I am looking for a higher end RF (compared to current Leupold) and it is a very tough call. I want a ballstic RF so Im looking at the Leica 2800, the Vortex 5000 and the Sig. Not an easy call. Thanks for the video...and info
@@KevinWood44 I need to get my hands on the other ones to do a real time/side by side comparison, but based off memory, the Sig Kilo6K we’re as good and better than any sub $2K binos I’ve looked through.
Always love the no shit information. . RLTW. Wow. Is that Miles Gap off Gerrandstown rd and Apple Harvest Dr?
Yes sir! Good eye.
Is the ballistic software upgradeable on the 6K?
Nothing to indicate that. It probably is capable but then you couldn’t sell next year’s model.
@@paramounttactical Thank you for the great review. Am I misunderstanding that you can sync these to any Garmin watch with the AB Elite software and it will give the 6K the ability to give ballistic solutions out past the 800 yards that comes with the UltraLite? I recently purchased a Garmin Instinct 2x Tactical that has the AB Elite software, and purchased the Sig Kilo 6k HD with the understanding that it did.
@@shanetate8754 I believe you are correct. I know they’ll definitely sync with multiple Garmin devices just not 100% sure on which ones. We’re a Garmin dealer and it’s something I’ve been meaning to get schooled up on.
Where’s part 2 - wanted to see how the wind compares to kestrel
Haven’t done it yet.
For us the poor people, have you done a review on the sig Zulu 10 HDX?
I call that the PRF. The Peasant Range Finder!
😂 I’m totally kidding. No I haven’t but I will look into doing some more budget friendly LRFs.
Thanks for watching!
-Gary
The Ip rating makes the decision for me. Pacific northwest hunting means your going to get wet . Very wet.
I understand that it CAN, big emphasis on can, increase the length of support for a product. That being said, paying a subscription to use hardware to its full potential makes my balls itch.
I'm sorry bro, I don't know what you're referring to. What subscription?
@@paramounttactical the sub for the map app, I know it’s a 3rd party separate portion for some extra cool but the amount of subscriptions that show on my bank statements now feels like a cvs receipt. And that’s after I’ve even cancelled a bunch of ‘em!
@@esalazar425 ahh. I hear you. That’s kind of a peripheral thing. More for hunters but it does come with an emergency response service as well.
Why not offer a battery you can recharge
A lot of outdoorsman don’t like rechargeable batteries. It’s hard to recharge a battery in the field. Replaceable batteries are easier to carry on you. Rechargeable batteries go bad as well. So typically the preference for outdoor products is replaceable.
Thanks for watching!
-Gary
Binos or an impact 4000 first?
Binos. You’ll get 10x the usage out of them. The only exception might be if you’re primarily hunting/shooting at night with a clip on. Other than that, binos all the way.
you should have set the ballistics to MIL so people dont get confused. ps. i meant before you did the this is stupid comment.
That was staged… just for you. 😂
@@paramounttactical HA i feel the love.
@@McgSpook I’m going to have little Jeff Easter eggs strategically placed in all my videos.
@@paramounttactical oh ffs. i dont need this in my life. you are mad about the patch? that it? cant we all just get along? hahahahahaha
@@McgSpook 😂🤣 it’s EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED in your life.
Good info but good god, ramble on....... I have an old Luepold rx-850i that's rated to 850 yard and ranges solid targets out to 1000 or so. Those ranging numbers from Sig, are pathetic. But it's Sig, it's to be expected.
2600 yds would be plenty of range for my ability.
300 yards would be the limit of mine.. Man, i love those things. if only they had MOA ballistic holdovers.. Oh wait..
@@McgSpookif you switched to mil I bet you could make 400yds
@@jasonsponsler21 #lifegoals
What about 10x compact?
I’m not really interested in 32mm objective lens optics for what I do.
@@paramounttactical it is certainly smaller, will be taking mine to a
@@sunnesonne if you’re just trying to use it to range targets, it’s probably ok but I used both the 6K and 10k’s this weekend at a Long Range Course we held and I can tell you spotting effectively beyond 700 or so with them was tough. The compacts will be less so by a significant margin.