Kestrel - Crosswind Function
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Re: Kestrel - Crosswind Function
Some, although I usually use a tripod and the weathervane. What were you wondering about?
Some, although I usually use a tripod and the weathervane. What were you wondering about?
Re: Kestrel - Crosswind Function
Are you asking about the wind function meter function? If so, it works. One use I have for it is similar to the LRF. I just take it out and walk around with it. Guess the wind speed then check. I do the same with LRF on range. Makes a better field shooter. I often leave both at home when hunting. But great training tools.
Are you asking about the wind function meter function? If so, it works. One use I have for it is similar to the LRF. I just take it out and walk around with it. Guess the wind speed then check. I do the same with LRF on range. Makes a better field shooter. I often leave both at home when hunting. But great training tools.
Re: Kestrel - Crosswind Function
Pointing the Kestrel at the intended target, setting the azimuth, going to the wind speed function and then getting the relative crosswind speed.
Case in point:
Azimuth to target = 180 degrees magnetic (point to and set that as ref heading)
Wind dir/spd = 107 degrees magnetic @ 17 mph.
Read cross wind function = X mph
Pointing the Kestrel at the intended target, setting the azimuth, going to the wind speed function and then getting the relative crosswind speed.
Case in point:
Azimuth to target = 180 degrees magnetic (point to and set that as ref heading)
Wind dir/spd = 107 degrees magnetic @ 17 mph.
Read cross wind function = X mph
Re: Kestrel - Crosswind Function
After you set the azimuth to the target, are you then pointing the Kestrel into the wind?
After you set the azimuth to the target, are you then pointing the Kestrel into the wind?
Re: Kestrel - Crosswind Function
I usually stop for a minute half way to the target and get my readings. I find that it works for me. I dont really like taking the measurements at the target or at my shooting position. If I am hunting Ill take them at my shooting position. Again, thats just me. I will still leave it on a tripod right by me to compare my data all the time.
I usually stop for a minute half way to the target and get my readings. I find that it works for me. I dont really like taking the measurements at the target or at my shooting position. If I am hunting Ill take them at my shooting position. Again, thats just me. I will still leave it on a tripod right by me to compare my data all the time.
