It uses a pair of threaded holes to mount accessories. Hawk Hill makes a data card holder that mounts to it (I have one) with an arm similar to the HUD mount. You can also put a picatinny rail section on the Spuhr and attach the HUD that way. However, I figure it's only a matter of time before someone makes an aftermarket arm/adapter for the HUD to go directly to a Spuhr interface.
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It uses a pair of threaded holes to mount accessories. Hawk Hill makes a data card holder that mounts to it (I have one) with an arm similar to the HUD mount. You can also put a picatinny rail section on the Spuhr and attach the HUD that way. However, I figure it's only a matter of time before someone makes an aftermarket arm/adapter for the HUD to go directly to a Spuhr interface.
There are horizontal and vertical surfaces to mount pic rail. I was asking if your mount would work on the vertical surface. Believe I’ve answered my own question, doesn’t look like it will.
Yes I was guessing that I could not hook up to more than one at a time. I’m wondering what the process would be to unsync and resync to a different HUD. Would I need to resync all 3 devices (HUD/LRF/Kestrel), 2 devices, just one? Curious what the process would be.
You would need to turn off the first HUD to break the connection and then turn on the second and it should show up as available to select and link.
the HUD will hold the screens it had, but will not update, so you could use it with the static data.
If you are interested in purchasing a HUD, you should think about getting in on the pre-order now. The Shot Show is 1/21-1/24 and sales there will be substantial and a backlog could develop.
Pre-order is here
kestrelinstruments.com
I believe we are now a few days away from shipments.
Pre-order is here
Kestrel Ballistics Displays - See your hold on different devices
Kestrel Ballistics handheld weather meters will help you hit your long-range target on the first shot using the built in ballistics calculator and weather sensors.
kestrelinstruments.com
I believe we are now a few days away from shipments.
So, how soon should us pre-order folks expect to hear from you regarding payment?
I preordered 3 or 4 months ago.
On edit: I ordered early September.
I preordered 3 or 4 months ago.
On edit: I ordered early September.
Looks like middle of next week is planned for invoicing.
I’d like to play with one of these before dropping the $$$. I could see how it may not be any better than a pen and paper but I could be completely wrong.
I’d love to see something that I could input yardages on a preset profile and it could quickly display DOPE on an HUD type of set up. While shooting PRS matches, there’s not a lot of time to be setting up DOPE. Speed and efficiency is key. I mean, I understand how you can set up different targets in the Kestrel and then send it to the HUD but I’m just thinking the time to do so would be considerable. A 10-key pad to input ranges at 5-10 targets would speed up the process considerably.
I’d love to see something that I could input yardages on a preset profile and it could quickly display DOPE on an HUD type of set up. While shooting PRS matches, there’s not a lot of time to be setting up DOPE. Speed and efficiency is key. I mean, I understand how you can set up different targets in the Kestrel and then send it to the HUD but I’m just thinking the time to do so would be considerable. A 10-key pad to input ranges at 5-10 targets would speed up the process considerably.
Hi,
I just downloaded the user manual and I didn't see any mention of the shot counter. Did that feature disappear ?
thanks
There are a few features still to come. We wanted to get the HUD out as quickly as possible with the big items. The add ons will show up through fw updates like the Kestrel additions do.
Just received a response to my inquiry about HUD availability. Was told shipping is still a month out and that the option to buy on the website was taken down.
The option for pre-order is still available, shipping is taking place now for earlier pre-orders and it will take about a month to fill those orders so new pre-orders will be about a month out due to backlog of pre-orders.
Kestrel Ballistics Displays - See your hold on different devices
Kestrel Ballistics handheld weather meters will help you hit your long-range target on the first shot using the built in ballistics calculator and weather sensors.
kestrelinstruments.com
The option for pre-order is still available, shipping is taking place now for earlier pre-orders and it will take about a month to fill those orders so new pre-orders will be about a month out due to backlog of pre-orders.
Kestrel Ballistics Displays - See your hold on different devices
Kestrel Ballistics handheld weather meters will help you hit your long-range target on the first shot using the built in ballistics calculator and weather sensors.
Thank you for the clarification
If you were an early pre-order, we should be able to start shipping those at some point next week and you will get an email invoice for payment. If you pre-ordered late, it would be around 4 weeks from now.
Sorry, slowdown on HUD - We are beginning full HUD production the first week of February and will work to fill the preorders that have all been placed. We appreciate everyone's patience in this process as we continue to release products that meet our strict quality standards
I'm sure there will be some grumbling, but I can fully understand wanting to release a product that's right. Glad to see you guys are doing it the right way.
Any chance that the kestrel 2700 will be compatible with strelok pro in the near future?
Mine arrived today. I have had limited time with it so far, but it seems to work well with my 5700 and SIG3000BDX which I was concerned about. Laze target and it updates on the Kestrel and HUD with solution. I need to figure out how to mount the remote as the manual does not provide a diagram on placement.
First impressions are good so far.
Thanks Kestrel!
First impressions are good so far.
Thanks Kestrel!
Original pre-order was June 29, but I never heard anything requesting payment for the order.
So, on Jan 18, 2020 I placed another order on their website where it took my payment information and that is the order I just received.
Well... that ridiculously frustrating for those of us that preordered.
Jolliec, please send info on your order to
[email protected]
This should not have happened and we need to find out why.
I got a request for payment today! 
I ordered Jan 23rd, but payment page errors out whenever I try to submit.
Email sent to Kestrel.
I ordered Jan 23rd, but payment page errors out whenever I try to submit. Email sent to Kestrel.
I got a request for payment today!
Email sent to Kestrel.
You preordered or ordered on the website?
I ordered through the website. It charged my shipping cost that day. I believe the 23rd was still considered "pre-order".
I ended up calling my cc info for those wondering. Apperantly the email link they sent out was/is not working properly.
HUD Pre-order update. Pre-orders will be going out in the order of when they were placed. There were a couple that were mistakenly sent out ahead of others and we apologize for that. Also some initial payment links that were sent out had a typo in the web address which was then fixed. You should be receiving payment emails (that work) in the next 2 weeks if you pre-ordered. We hope to have all pre-orders shipped within the next 2 weeks.
@Kestrel Ballistics just wondering how long the emailed update to Elite is good for. I'm waiting on my transfer cable to arrive.
I pre-ordered early last summer ( a month or two before expected release, lol) got the email for payment needed this morning but link didn't accept payment. I emailed and was given the phone # to pay for my HUD. Should be in the mail tomorrow.
I guess it's good that they got all the bugs out of it, but I kinda gave up on it to be honest. Hopefully worth the wait.
I guess it's good that they got all the bugs out of it, but I kinda gave up on it to be honest. Hopefully worth the wait.
The link should be fine until the cable arrives. If ever a problem, just pm me.
Got the HUD in today, I don’t know how long my preorder was. The whole unit seems pretty badass. The HUD Paired easily and the features seem super slick, I especially like the stage timer.
The only problem I had, is the plastic holder that goes around the HUD crumbled apart in my hand where the screws mount. I’ve got an email sent to kestrel and I’m sure they’ll take care of me, I just thought it was important to note to see if anyone else had/has the same issue.
The only problem I had, is the plastic holder that goes around the HUD crumbled apart in my hand where the screws mount. I’ve got an email sent to kestrel and I’m sure they’ll take care of me, I just thought it was important to note to see if anyone else had/has the same issue.
Mine should be here tomorrow, I just got the UPS notification. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it.
Mine arrived via next day air the day after I paid the balance. No problems here with the plastic holder. FYI I did call in and pay by phone.
Fell apart kinda like a cookie when I turned it over in my hand lol. It’s hard to tell from the pics, but some areas it split completely smoothly and others the surfaces are jagged. All the little pieces you see fell just as they are too, I didn’t pick at it or anything.
I don’t know any more about plastics than what aVe has taught me, but it almost seems like the glass fiber content was way too high in that one corner causing it to fracture. You can see around the holes that are still part of the main mount where there’s a little more cracking and fracturing. None of the rest of the mount shows anything remotely similar, and I didn’t have any problems taking the hud in and out of the mount. It’s almost like there was just a freak alignment of the glass fibers if that’s the type of polymer they’re using.
I also want to make a point of saying kestrel emailed me back in less than 24 hours, and they’re sending another mount out so kudos to them.
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When you're not on the pre-order but still get your s* just as quick.... @jb1000br for the WIN!
EuroOptic has like 100+ available
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/kestrel-hud-they-do-exist.6986630/
EuroOptic has like 100+ available
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/kestrel-hud-they-do-exist.6986630/
My HUD arrived today. I am very pleased with the size, fit, and function. In case your interested; the picitiny mount clamp height is .25 inches above the top of the rail, .75 wide, and is made from aluminum. The mount has a rotational degree of freedom with 90° detents. It folds back nicely adjacent to the receiver/scope with .25” side clearance. My zoom switch view lever is still accessible with the HUD folded back.
I was also pleased to see the included mount to clamp fasteners were socket head screws versus flat heads (couldn’t tell in the online pictures). Flat heads in plastic leads to cracking of the hole over time due to the material being in tension.
Can’t wait for range time this coming weekend.
I was also pleased to see the included mount to clamp fasteners were socket head screws versus flat heads (couldn’t tell in the online pictures). Flat heads in plastic leads to cracking of the hole over time due to the material being in tension.
Can’t wait for range time this coming weekend.
Guess pre-ordering provided exactly ZERO advantages....
Yeah, that kinda disappoints.
I still have not gotten an email.
I am perfectly fine waiting in line with the concept of first ordered and first delivered. That's fair.
This kinda sucks.
I hope it's worth it.
Received my HUD today. It was a touch smaller than I was anticipating, but should be just fine in big font single target mode. I did have to update my 5700 to V1.37 before I could connect to the HUD. Connecting my LRF to the 5700 wasn't difficult, but I did find it relayed info to the 5700 and the HUD better when it was Lock "On". I have the HUD in Lock "Off" mode. Updates from 5700 to HUD are ~2-3sec delay. Updates to the HUD with my Bushnell Nitro1800 supplying the range value were ~4-6sec which I found quite reasonable. I'll be taking it to the range for further familiarization this weekend.
For the life of me I could not find an explanation of the Lock On/Off option for connected devices in the online owners manuals for either the 5700 or HUD on why or when you would choose it. Granted it may be self evident and I'm just too obtuse, but if somebody has a good working knowledge of when and why to use it please enlighten me, thanks!
For the life of me I could not find an explanation of the Lock On/Off option for connected devices in the online owners manuals for either the 5700 or HUD on why or when you would choose it. Granted it may be self evident and I'm just too obtuse, but if somebody has a good working knowledge of when and why to use it please enlighten me, thanks!
All customers with pre orders should have been contacted at this time. Your units will ship as soon as payment is received. If you pre ordered and have not been contacted, please email us at [email protected]
Received my HUD today. It was a touch smaller than I was anticipating, but should be just fine in big font single target mode. I did have to update my 5700 to V1.37 before I could connect to the HUD. Connecting my LRF to the 5700 wasn't difficult, but I did find it relayed info to the 5700 and the HUD better when it was Lock "On". I have the HUD in Lock "Off" mode. Updates from 5700 to HUD are ~2-3sec delay. Updates to the HUD with my Bushnell Nitro1800 supplying the range value were ~4-6sec which I found quite reasonable. I'll be taking it to the range for further familiarization this weekend.
For the life of me I could not find an explanation of the Lock On/Off option for connected devices in the online owners manuals for either the 5700 or HUD on why or when you would choose it. Granted it may be self evident and I'm just too obtuse, but if somebody has a good working knowledge of when and why to use it please enlighten me, thanks!
The lock function "locks" the HUD and your Kestrel so no other Kestrel can Link to the HUD until you "unlock" them. Good for a match where many Kestrels might be searching for HUD devices.
That's what I assumed it did, but was not 100% sure. Thanks for the clarification!
Sounds like a good way to catch a little worse from said buddy in the parking lot after the match.
