Thanks. One of the main bullets I use in 7mm is the Berger 180 hybrid. Hopefully they get to that one soon.
Kestrel 5700 w/ Hornady 4DOF
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Just call Hornady, they'll direct you to the team that accepts feedback for the 4DOF list. I've done it before - they don't necessarily add them right away, but it will get them on the list for inclusion.
What are guys doing that have more than 3 guns they want to use it with? I get that they need to limit something to justify the extra $200 to the Elite but it seems like most guys that would drop $500 on a weather/ballistic solution probably have more than 3 rigs they want to be able to use it with.
Right now, I have four rifles, two of which are multi-caliber (DT SRS and ?AX short action), so I'm shooting like 10 or 12 loads. I keep them in the Kestrel Ballistics Link app and swap them out as necessary
Hoping an update comes out to upgrade to elite level features but using the Hornady 4DOF solver, as it works better for me than the AB solver.
For now, as KB has indicated, just transferring profiles using the phone.It's relatively painless. The last time I tried swapping guns to and from the Kestrel, it took a while to finally get the data transferred over. It was like my phone and Kestrel stopped communicating mid-transfer, so I had to restart the process a couple of times.
That’s odd! I did not buy it but added it to my cart and applied the discount code and it worked for me just now.
Knocked the price down to $424.15.
Maybe you should try it again at this link! Make sure you answer the engraving question before adding to cart. Once on cart, scroll down to “Apply Discount Code” and enter 15HDS in the box. It should knock $74.85 off the $499 price. Good luck!
Ahhhh. I was on the wrong site. I was on Kestrel's site.... Yup, code still works. I have mine on order. Thank you.
Does anyone have any experience with the listed rangefinders that link with the Hornady Kestrel?
- Leica Rangemaster CRF 2800.com
- Vectronix Terrapin X
- Bushnell Elite 1 Mile CONX
I also have the Leica 2800; when it works it's great. It's a bit hit or miss on connecting, enough I stopped using the integration. I've updated firmware on both, but it typically had issues after ranging once and trying to range repeatedly after. The first ranging takes a bit to connect, as well. I'm hoping a future firmware update sorts this out.
Mine are both on the latest firmware too. I do not nor have I had the those issues, seems I’ve read this before. I can range repeatable times at various yardages, 100 to 1,100 yards and have good success.
Both the kestrel and Leica are always in close range of each other. I’ll get it out more in the next few weeks and see if it continues with no latency issues...
Both the kestrel and Leica are always in close range of each other. I’ll get it out more in the next few weeks and see if it continues with no latency issues...
What information is provided to the kestrel when using the Bushnell Elite 1 Mile CONX? Is it Just range distance and the incline degrees or does it also give Direction of fire?
Will the moa come up display in the rangefinder based of the data from kestrel?
Downtown, are you sure, the CONEX was one of the first and I don't remember that it displayed holds in the CONEX, most current LRFs do, but I can't remember the CONEX doing that?
I know it displays holds in the range finder (from watching youtuibe videos) But I wasnt sure if it was from its own solver or if it would actually pull from your kestrel.
Yes, the Bushnell Conex connects via Bluetooth to the Kestrel and displays holds. It also has a built in calculator, but I use it with my Kestrel. I bought a used Bushnell Conex from the PX just a few weeks ago, so I can attest to this.
CON X owner here as well, "Ab" mode sends the hold from my Kestrel 5700 Elite into the display when paired. I don't know if it works with the Hornady version.
Yes, 4DOF solution shows in screen of Leica. Almost all LRFs now show solution if they link to a Kestrel. Here is the list https://kestrelballistics.com/kestrel-ballistics-3rd-party-software-and-applications
@Kestrel Ballistics I’ve seen the list of 3rd party rangefinders that are compatible with the kestrel 4DOF. Are there any additional rangefinders that are expected to be compatible in the future?
Hey if you need one I have a Bushnell elite 1 mile range finder I am going to be putting up for sale soon. Worked great with my 4dof kestrel, I just upgraded to some range-finding binos so I no longer need it. Let me know if you are interested, I know they are hard to find these days.
I appreciate the offer but I'm planning to buy a set of ranging binos. Unfortunately, I think the only ranging binos that are compatible with the 4dof kestrel are the Leica Geovid which is why I was reaching out to Kestrel to see if there may be some other options in the near future. Thanks again though and good luck with your sale.
