SIG BDX App: Rangefinder Settings

Published on February 5, 2019
Duration: 5:14

This guide details how to configure settings for SIG Sauer's Kilo BDX rangefinders using the BDX app. It covers essential settings like Rangefinder Mode (crucial for Applied Ballistics Ultralight), Target Mode, Brightness, Reticle Mode, Range Units, Sleep Timer, and Sight Units (MOA/MILS). The video also explains how to utilize the rangefinder's heads-up display for windage, elevation, velocity, and energy, and how to manually input environmental data.

Quick Summary

To ensure your SIG BDX rangefinder provides accurate ballistic solutions, set the 'Rangefinder Mode' to 'Applied Ballistics Ultralight' (ABU) via the BDX app. This enables the system to calculate necessary holdover data for your rifle scope, making aiming more precise.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to SIG BDX Rangefinders
  2. 00:10BDX App Setup Overview
  3. 00:39Manual vs. App Configuration
  4. 00:55BDX App Settings Menu
  5. 01:34Rangefinder Mode Explained (ABU)
  6. 02:01Target Mode: Best vs. Last
  7. 02:16Brightness Settings (Auto vs. Manual)
  8. 02:39Reticle Mode Options
  9. 02:52Range Units: Meters vs. Yards
  10. 03:00Sleep Timer Configuration
  11. 03:13Sight Units: MOA vs. MILS
  12. 03:19Rangefinder Heads-Up Display Features
  13. 03:53Setting Wind Speed and Direction
  14. 04:29Temperature and Altitude Input
  15. 04:54Conclusion & Next Steps (Muzzle Velocity)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the essential setting for the SIG BDX system to function correctly?

For the SIG BDX system to calculate ballistic solutions and provide accurate holdover data, the 'Rangefinder Mode' must be set to 'Applied Ballistics Ultralight' (ABU). This setting is crucial for the system to solve your ballistic equation and display the correct aiming point.

How can I adjust the display brightness on my SIG BDX rangefinder?

You can adjust the brightness on your SIG BDX rangefinder through the BDX app. The 'Auto' mode uses an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the display's brightness based on surrounding light conditions, or you can manually select from three levels each of high, medium, and low.

What are the options for range units and sight units on a SIG BDX rangefinder?

You can set the 'Range Units' to either meters or yards. For 'Sight Units', you can choose between MOA (Minute of Angle) or MILS (Milliradians), depending on your rifle scope's reticle for precise adjustments.

How does the SIG BDX rangefinder provide windage and elevation information?

The SIG BDX rangefinder's main screen acts as a heads-up display that shows elevation and windage adjustments in MOA. You can also manually set wind speed and direction on the rangefinder itself to get wind holds displayed on the reticle.

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