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Premiering at SHOT Show, Nielsen-Kellerman Introduces the New Kestrel Sportsman Ballistics Weather Meter, the Ideal Tool for Long-Range Hunters and Shooters Targeting Distances within Supersonic Range
The Kestrel Sportsman Ballistics Weather Meter incorporates the Applied Ballistics G1/G7 solver to deliver highly accurate elevation and windage solutions for long-range hunters and shooters within an 800-yard shot distance. The Kestrel Sportsman complements Kestrel's full line of rugged integrated environmental meters with ballistics calculators offering accurate shooting solutions at any range.
Boothwyn, PA — Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters has introduced the newest product in its comprehensive line of Ballistics Weather Meters, the Kestrel Sportsman. The ideal field ballistics calculator for any shot distance within 800 yards, the Kestrel Sportsman combines real-time environmental monitoring with a full Applied Ballistics G1/G7 ballistics solverto instantly provide accurate targeting DOPE for shots within supersonic range. The Kestrel Sportsman is also pocket-sized, rugged, waterproof and easy-to-use and offers a full suite of environmental readings including wind speed, crosswind, wind direction, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and density altitude – reliably providing critical information to ensure the success and safety of your hunt and other outdoor activities.
The Kestrel Sportsman gives shooters the exact tool they need to improve accuracy and precision directly from their shooting position, whether it's in the field or on the range. Featuring a robust ballistics solver based on proprietary Applied Ballistics technology, the Sportsman allows users to select from either G1 or G7 ballistic coefficients (BCs) when calculating a trajectory within 800 yards. The unit comes pre-loaded with customizable gun/bullet options and stores up to 16 personalized combinations.
To get the greatest accuracy and convenience while shooting, the Kestrel Sportsman is also available with the Spotter Pack, which includes:
• Tripod-mountable vane mount to allow the unit to calculate hold information using real-time wind and weather data
• FREE Kestrel Companion App for remote viewing of your shooting solution from your shooting position on your Android device
• Bluetooth® Wireless Data Transfer for access to the most up-to-date firmware upgrades from shooting industry experts
• Protective, zippered carry pouch for compact, lightweight carrying
• Night-vision-preserving backlight
Available in olive drab, the Kestrel Sportsman is completely water- and dustproof (sealed to IP-67 standards) and drop tested to military standards (MIL-STD-810G transit shock). All Kestrel meters are small, lightweight (just 4.5 ounces), extremely rugged and easy-to-use. They are not only built to military standards, but have proven their reliability over nearly two decades in the field. Every Kestrel meter is designed, developed, built, tested and supported in the USA, and carries an industry-leading five-year warranty.
For more information, full specs or to pre-order the Kestrel Sportsman, visit Rowing Sports Equipment | Weather Environmental Meters| Rugged Megaphones | Nielsen-Kellerman. You have the optics, ammunition and gun – now take the guesswork out of your shot. Carry a Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter.
-Know Your Conditions-
For more information, contact Meg Amis at 610.447.1555 x306, [email protected] or visit Rowing Sports Equipment | Weather Environmental Meters| Rugged Megaphones | Nielsen-Kellerman.
Kestrel Supports AmericanSnipers.org with 48 Donated Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters from its annual Trade-In, Trade-Up Program
Kestrel encourages customers to trade in any Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meter at this year's SHOT Show and Kestrel will donate the used units to AmericaSnipers.org. This year, Kestrel donated 48 new and refurbished units to the program supporting snipers and designated marksman in more than 150 platoons in the US military.
Boothwyn, PA — Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters, manufactured by Nielsen-Kellerman in Southeastern Pennsylvania, is a long-standing supporter of AmericanSnipers.org, an organization dedicated to assisting snipers and designated marksmen in more than 150 sniper platoons of the US military with their specialized gear needs amid budgetary constraints and government cutbacks. As part of its ongoing relationship with AmericanSnipers.org, Kestrel donated 48 new and refurbished units to the program throughout 2014 from customer participation in the "Trade-In, Trade-Up" and "Buy A Kestrel, Give A Kestrel" programs.
The Kestrel "Trade-In, Trade-Up" program encourages customers to trade in their existing Kestrel meter (any model) for a specified value toward a newer or different model. Used Kestrel meters are then refurbished and donated to AmericanSnipers.org. In addition to the refurbished model donations, if a customer requests to purchase any Kestrel meter at full retail price instead of the discounted SHOT show price, a new Kestrel of that same model will be donated to AmericanSnipers.org.
For more than 11 years, AmericanSnipers.org has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds and gear for US snipers in all branches of the armed forces. The program has received positive mention in major newspapers in the US and abroad, on several national television news networks and on countless radio broadcasts and internet blog sites.
Visit Kestrel at booth #1946 during SHOT Show to learn more about Kestrel's support of AmericanSnipers.org and to take advantage of the "Trade-In, Trade-up" and "But A Kestrel, Give A Kestrel" program. AmericanSnipers.org will also have a booth space, L338 on the 3rd floor by the press room.
Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters are employed by thousands of users in hundreds of demanding activities around the world. Every Kestrel Meter is pocket-sized, rugged, accurate, waterproof, easy-to-use and backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty. Measure up to 15 environmental parameters. Advanced models in the Kestrel 4000 series add high-capacity data-logging with on-screen graphical recall and optional Bluetooth® wireless data transfer to computers and smart phones as well as built-in calculators for specialized requirements, such as ballistics firing solutions for long-range shooting and evaporation rate for concrete placement. Every Kestrel meter is designed, developed, built, tested and supported entirely in the USA. NK is proud to be both a recognized leader in Lean manufacturing and process improvement and an award-winning top workplace.
Kestrel Hosts Daily Demos by Renowned Precision Shooter and Trainer Todd Hodnett, Ballistician and Applied Ballistics Founder Bryan Litz and Horus Vision Vice President Larry Chao at SHOT Show Booth #1946
Stop by the Kestrel booth any day during SHOT Show 2015 to attend a variety of demonstrations of the Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter Line hosted by experts in the industry and technology of long-range shooting.
Boothwyn, PA — Long-range shooting is easy if you have the right tools. Get to know more about these tools and how they work as Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters hosts a series of daily demos at SHOT Show booth #1946 in the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, January 20-23, 2015. Demos will be held daily at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
11:00 AM – Attend a demo hosted by Larry Chao of Horus Vision focusing on the
Kestrel Shooter's Weather Meter with Horus Ballistics.
The Kestrel Shooter's Weather Meter with Horus Ballistics is the first lightweight, handheld tool to integrate ballistics software with advanced weather tracking. With a library of up to 1000 unique ammo/gun combinations, the Kestrel with Horus features G1/G7 support; multi-segment wind capabilities; and Horus' proprietary "True Drop" feature, which recalculates key ballistic parameters in response to simple user entry of shot results as actually observed in the field.
2:00 PM – Attend a demo hosted by the Applied Ballistics team, including Todd Hodnett, Bryan Litz and Nick Vitalbo, focusing on the newly launching Kestrel Sportsman and the Kestrel Shooter's Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics.
The NEW Kestrel Sportsman combines real-time environmental monitoring with a full G1/G7 ballistics calculator to instantly provide accurate targeting DOPE for shots within the supersonic range. The Kestrel Sportsman comes pre-loaded with customizable gun/bullet options and stores up to 16 personalized combinations. The complete weather meter with built in recording also allows you to log the environmental conditions of your best hunts and identify animal behavior patterns using your specific captured data. Use the Kestrel Companion app for remote viewing of your shooting solution from your shooting position.
The Kestrel Shooter's Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics allows users to obtain critical environmental data and calculate accurate fire control solutions for long-range rifle shooting all in one device. Get the "science of accuracy" with this advanced Applied Ballistics meter, including G1/G7 support; access to the "Litz" library of ballistic coefficients; aerodynamic (crosswind) jump; Applied Ballistics spin drift and Coriolis; muzzle velocity; and remote viewing via the Kestrel Companion app.
Immediately following each product demo, Kestrel will host a product raffle for present attendees who will have the chance to win a Ballistics Weather Meter of their choice. For daily demo time reminders and other Kestrel contests, follow @KestrelWeather on Twitter and like FB/kestrelmeters.
The Kestrel Sportsman Ballistics Weather Meter incorporates the Applied Ballistics G1/G7 solver to deliver highly accurate elevation and windage solutions for long-range hunters and shooters within an 800-yard shot distance. The Kestrel Sportsman complements Kestrel's full line of rugged integrated environmental meters with ballistics calculators offering accurate shooting solutions at any range.
Boothwyn, PA — Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters has introduced the newest product in its comprehensive line of Ballistics Weather Meters, the Kestrel Sportsman. The ideal field ballistics calculator for any shot distance within 800 yards, the Kestrel Sportsman combines real-time environmental monitoring with a full Applied Ballistics G1/G7 ballistics solverto instantly provide accurate targeting DOPE for shots within supersonic range. The Kestrel Sportsman is also pocket-sized, rugged, waterproof and easy-to-use and offers a full suite of environmental readings including wind speed, crosswind, wind direction, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and density altitude – reliably providing critical information to ensure the success and safety of your hunt and other outdoor activities.
The Kestrel Sportsman gives shooters the exact tool they need to improve accuracy and precision directly from their shooting position, whether it's in the field or on the range. Featuring a robust ballistics solver based on proprietary Applied Ballistics technology, the Sportsman allows users to select from either G1 or G7 ballistic coefficients (BCs) when calculating a trajectory within 800 yards. The unit comes pre-loaded with customizable gun/bullet options and stores up to 16 personalized combinations.
To get the greatest accuracy and convenience while shooting, the Kestrel Sportsman is also available with the Spotter Pack, which includes:
• Tripod-mountable vane mount to allow the unit to calculate hold information using real-time wind and weather data
• FREE Kestrel Companion App for remote viewing of your shooting solution from your shooting position on your Android device
• Bluetooth® Wireless Data Transfer for access to the most up-to-date firmware upgrades from shooting industry experts
• Protective, zippered carry pouch for compact, lightweight carrying
• Night-vision-preserving backlight
Available in olive drab, the Kestrel Sportsman is completely water- and dustproof (sealed to IP-67 standards) and drop tested to military standards (MIL-STD-810G transit shock). All Kestrel meters are small, lightweight (just 4.5 ounces), extremely rugged and easy-to-use. They are not only built to military standards, but have proven their reliability over nearly two decades in the field. Every Kestrel meter is designed, developed, built, tested and supported in the USA, and carries an industry-leading five-year warranty.
For more information, full specs or to pre-order the Kestrel Sportsman, visit Rowing Sports Equipment | Weather Environmental Meters| Rugged Megaphones | Nielsen-Kellerman. You have the optics, ammunition and gun – now take the guesswork out of your shot. Carry a Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter.
-Know Your Conditions-
For more information, contact Meg Amis at 610.447.1555 x306, [email protected] or visit Rowing Sports Equipment | Weather Environmental Meters| Rugged Megaphones | Nielsen-Kellerman.
Kestrel Supports AmericanSnipers.org with 48 Donated Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters from its annual Trade-In, Trade-Up Program
Kestrel encourages customers to trade in any Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meter at this year's SHOT Show and Kestrel will donate the used units to AmericaSnipers.org. This year, Kestrel donated 48 new and refurbished units to the program supporting snipers and designated marksman in more than 150 platoons in the US military.
Boothwyn, PA — Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters, manufactured by Nielsen-Kellerman in Southeastern Pennsylvania, is a long-standing supporter of AmericanSnipers.org, an organization dedicated to assisting snipers and designated marksmen in more than 150 sniper platoons of the US military with their specialized gear needs amid budgetary constraints and government cutbacks. As part of its ongoing relationship with AmericanSnipers.org, Kestrel donated 48 new and refurbished units to the program throughout 2014 from customer participation in the "Trade-In, Trade-Up" and "Buy A Kestrel, Give A Kestrel" programs.
The Kestrel "Trade-In, Trade-Up" program encourages customers to trade in their existing Kestrel meter (any model) for a specified value toward a newer or different model. Used Kestrel meters are then refurbished and donated to AmericanSnipers.org. In addition to the refurbished model donations, if a customer requests to purchase any Kestrel meter at full retail price instead of the discounted SHOT show price, a new Kestrel of that same model will be donated to AmericanSnipers.org.
For more than 11 years, AmericanSnipers.org has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds and gear for US snipers in all branches of the armed forces. The program has received positive mention in major newspapers in the US and abroad, on several national television news networks and on countless radio broadcasts and internet blog sites.
Visit Kestrel at booth #1946 during SHOT Show to learn more about Kestrel's support of AmericanSnipers.org and to take advantage of the "Trade-In, Trade-up" and "But A Kestrel, Give A Kestrel" program. AmericanSnipers.org will also have a booth space, L338 on the 3rd floor by the press room.
Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters are employed by thousands of users in hundreds of demanding activities around the world. Every Kestrel Meter is pocket-sized, rugged, accurate, waterproof, easy-to-use and backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty. Measure up to 15 environmental parameters. Advanced models in the Kestrel 4000 series add high-capacity data-logging with on-screen graphical recall and optional Bluetooth® wireless data transfer to computers and smart phones as well as built-in calculators for specialized requirements, such as ballistics firing solutions for long-range shooting and evaporation rate for concrete placement. Every Kestrel meter is designed, developed, built, tested and supported entirely in the USA. NK is proud to be both a recognized leader in Lean manufacturing and process improvement and an award-winning top workplace.
Kestrel Hosts Daily Demos by Renowned Precision Shooter and Trainer Todd Hodnett, Ballistician and Applied Ballistics Founder Bryan Litz and Horus Vision Vice President Larry Chao at SHOT Show Booth #1946
Stop by the Kestrel booth any day during SHOT Show 2015 to attend a variety of demonstrations of the Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter Line hosted by experts in the industry and technology of long-range shooting.
Boothwyn, PA — Long-range shooting is easy if you have the right tools. Get to know more about these tools and how they work as Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters hosts a series of daily demos at SHOT Show booth #1946 in the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, January 20-23, 2015. Demos will be held daily at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
11:00 AM – Attend a demo hosted by Larry Chao of Horus Vision focusing on the
Kestrel Shooter's Weather Meter with Horus Ballistics.
The Kestrel Shooter's Weather Meter with Horus Ballistics is the first lightweight, handheld tool to integrate ballistics software with advanced weather tracking. With a library of up to 1000 unique ammo/gun combinations, the Kestrel with Horus features G1/G7 support; multi-segment wind capabilities; and Horus' proprietary "True Drop" feature, which recalculates key ballistic parameters in response to simple user entry of shot results as actually observed in the field.
2:00 PM – Attend a demo hosted by the Applied Ballistics team, including Todd Hodnett, Bryan Litz and Nick Vitalbo, focusing on the newly launching Kestrel Sportsman and the Kestrel Shooter's Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics.
The NEW Kestrel Sportsman combines real-time environmental monitoring with a full G1/G7 ballistics calculator to instantly provide accurate targeting DOPE for shots within the supersonic range. The Kestrel Sportsman comes pre-loaded with customizable gun/bullet options and stores up to 16 personalized combinations. The complete weather meter with built in recording also allows you to log the environmental conditions of your best hunts and identify animal behavior patterns using your specific captured data. Use the Kestrel Companion app for remote viewing of your shooting solution from your shooting position.
The Kestrel Shooter's Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics allows users to obtain critical environmental data and calculate accurate fire control solutions for long-range rifle shooting all in one device. Get the "science of accuracy" with this advanced Applied Ballistics meter, including G1/G7 support; access to the "Litz" library of ballistic coefficients; aerodynamic (crosswind) jump; Applied Ballistics spin drift and Coriolis; muzzle velocity; and remote viewing via the Kestrel Companion app.
Immediately following each product demo, Kestrel will host a product raffle for present attendees who will have the chance to win a Ballistics Weather Meter of their choice. For daily demo time reminders and other Kestrel contests, follow @KestrelWeather on Twitter and like FB/kestrelmeters.
