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  1. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    The usb cable is contactless so the Kestrel remains waterproof. A Kestrel with Link built in is the only way to go.
  2. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    Call support at 800-784-4221 and tell them you have a usb cable connection issue.
  3. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    Be sure to watch the video on Cal MV as that is the way to true the meter to your rifles.
  4. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    It is recommended you always use the app for gun profiles and use the AB library for bullet data, If you have an Elite select AB Custom instead of G7. Your scope is an MOA scope, use TMOA for scope setting and you will get a result that will match up with the numbers on your scope. 12.50 MOA...
  5. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    Did you take a new DOF and Wind reading or just change and go to the range card? Range card does not update until new reading. The holds you seen in the range card are holds based on the gun profile and the current environment, so there will be a hold, even at zero distance, because the...
  6. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    Hi If you want the latest firmware for Windows you can email [email protected] with your request, Kestrel serial number and hardware number (HW) from the About/Version menu and we can email you the correct file. As with non Link Kestrels you will need our usb cable to connect the...
  7. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    check your settings, 1004 yds = 918 meters. App may be set to yds and Kestrel set to metric not imperial
  8. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel firmware 1.48 now available with new features

    Here is the change list for firmware updates https://kestrelinstruments.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/40/
  9. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel wind direction issues

    Call us: Phone 800-784-4221 Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm EST
  10. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    Keep track here: https://kestrelinstruments.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/40/
  11. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    Applied Ballistics tests the bullets and operates the library, you can start there, unless you have a 4DOF, then you can contact Hornady.
  12. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel wind direction issues

    The target becomes North or 0 for wind calculation. so if you have a target at 260 deg and get a wind heading of 350 it means your wrist moved 10 deg to the left of the target. It will get more exact if you set the unit on a table so your wrist is out of play. Why you ask? The kestrel tells...
  13. Kestrel Ballistics

    Statement from Kestrel. Battery corrosion. Must Read.

    If you should run across this thread from years ago, this post does not apply to the 5700 series as we supply and recommend using only Lithium batteries.
  14. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    the new scope is a change to your rifle, you need to re-zero and then do Cal MV and stop adjusting the Kestrel for environment conditions, that is what it is supposed to do. The Temp table is for powder sensitivity, the Kestrel adjusts automatically for weather change.
  15. Kestrel Ballistics

    Hornady Kestrel 5700 Ballistic Weather Meter 4 DOF Official Support Thread

    go here and start a tick for bluetooth connection issue https://kestrelballistics.com/nk/contact/contact-us/
  16. Kestrel Ballistics

    Hornady Kestrel 5700 Ballistic Weather Meter 4 DOF Official Support Thread

    you will need to increase the MV a bit to get within the limits of adjustment
  17. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    1.49 is the version you need, the later version have not been released. If you cannot update call 800-784-4221
  18. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    Working on a new agreement now. Also have ID.me and Guidefitter.com
  19. Kestrel Ballistics

    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    https://kestrelballistics.com/kestrel-hud-heads-up-display-5-series-ballistics-meters see Remote as there is no wireless