Kestrel Elite or Hornady version?

[Tgunz64]

Getting a little more into long range shooting and was wondering which of these would be a better option? You guys prefer the Elite or the Hornady 4DOF version better? Want another good option for help in dialing. Thanks!

 

[LaHunter]

If you aren't doing long range, ELR / PRS type competitions, the kestrel 5700 ballistics may be a good option. It is about $300 less than the Elite. Panhandle Precision has some great YouTube videos outlining the similarities and differences.

 

[Tgunz64]

I watched that video. I decided to just go with the elite version and be done. Now I want to know is there a picatinney rail mount for these? There's a picture online showing a 5700 mounted the the picatinney scope rail. Not sure if it's photoshopped or not but I'd be interested in this mount. If it's real.

 

[COPrecisionRifle]

You can't go wrong with the elite! Kestrel does make a HUD that you can put on the side of your rifle to make a range card basically. I haven't used one but looks interesting.

 

[LaHunter]

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This. I am not sure if the Kestrel unit is made to withstand the recoil of a rifle if it is mounted directly to the rifle, but the HUD is made for this exact application, so it is obviously made to withstand recoil.

 

[Tgunz64]

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This. I am not sure if the Kestrel unit is made to withstand the recoil of a rifle if it is mounted directly to the rifle, but the HUD is made for this exact application, so it is obviously made to withstand recoil.

I was kind of wondering that myself. Contacted kestrel today and they don't make an adapter for the 5700. Just the HUD.