Thinking of buying a kestrel are they any good? What's the best model to get? I'll be shooting deer out to a thousand yards max the hill I glass most deer on 600-800yards is the norm we have sambar deer so there pretty big 
Who uses a kestrel?
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I do, they are very good and well worth the money if you can afford one. I have the 5700 elite w/ applied ballistics, I am very happy with it. Make sure whichever model you end up getting that you buy the 'LINK' model, it's $10 more IIRC, this allows Bluetooth connectivity to your phone and allows you to edit/upload gun profiles in seconds. And don't be stupid like me and get the dark green one, buy the orange one so if it falls out of your pack you can find it! Sam Millard of panhandle precision on youtube has a bunch of videos on chosing kestrel models and how to set them up and use them, much better than the limited info on kestrel's site in my opinion.
hyperlink to the elite w/ applied ballistics & link: https://kestrelmeters.com/products/kestrel-elite-weather-meter-with-applied-ballistics
hyperlink to the elite w/ applied ballistics & link: https://kestrelmeters.com/products/kestrel-elite-weather-meter-with-applied-ballistics
Mercracing
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Yes you can run AB without the elite. Elite gets you more fun profiles stored on the kestrel and I believe more PRS style target cards.
Love my 5700 elite with AB. Wouldn't go hunting or to the range without it. Highly recommend if you are new to them to signup for their free webinars on basic and advanced kestrel courses. Buy once, cry once and don't look back.Thinking of buying a kestrel are they any good? What's the best model to get? I'll be shooting deer out to a thousand yards max the hill I glass most deer on 600-800yards is the norm we have sambar deer so there pretty big
5700 elite but I have gone to Geo Ballistic
JaredLove
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I run the 5700 elite w/LINK and AB I do shoot PRS, NRL, blah blah blah. I am a hunter as well. I can link it to my Terrapin or my phone. Its very versatile in every situation and I don't run out of features, bullet profiles or anything like that. My buddy has one that isn't the elite but has link (pardon me I forget which model he has exactly) and he sometimes wishes he could get the bullets and data that are on the elite. BUT theres always a but... he does well in comps and works harder on how his bullet actually performs. So if you put a little extra effort into the less expensive models, you can run them just as efficiently as the elite. Just my $0.02.
Get the 5700 Elite and never look back.
I agree with the recommendation about applied ballistics. I highly recommend the Kestrel as well.
Using the Kestrel you can generate a drop chart specific to your rifle. Leverage the power of technology for guaranteed success, right at your fingertips.
Using the Kestrel you can generate a drop chart specific to your rifle. Leverage the power of technology for guaranteed success, right at your fingertips.
I shoot PRS and run the 5700 Elite, however, I use Hornady 4DOF for my ballistic solver. It is easy to use, and easier to read with old eyes. I get environmentals from the Kestrel, and occasionally measure wind. Input data solution provided.
Jeffrey Van Zandt
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I do a 5700 with AB old type with 3 rifle set up and a bushnell conx range finder the set up is old but it works well for long range hunting and long range rock wacking, there are many newer ones and all in one set ups so it is up to you to pick one that works for you once they are trued with the round you use they work.Thinking of buying a kestrel are they any good? What's the best model to get? I'll be shooting deer out to a thousand yards max the hill I glass most deer on 600-800yards is the norm we have sambar deer so there pretty big
