Talk me out of the Hornady Kestrel...

[Ryan7839]

This seems to be the best bang for buck, and is on my “buy” list for this week during the sales.

What if I don’t want to run a Hornady bullet? That’s my biggest concern.

I’ve read all the threads comparing this model to the elite, and I keep coming back to the Hornady branded 5700.

 

[Skunkworx]

4dof has lots of bullets from Sierra, Berger, and others. If you still can’t find a what you’re trying to shoot, you can use the g1/g7 solver as well.

 

[Rob01]

Yup you are not limited to Hornady bullets with 4Dof.

 

[bmicek]

What’s the disadvantage (if any) of buying the Sportsman 5700 compared to the Hornady 4dof?

 

[Secant]

For me, biggest benefit of 5700 Elite over 4DOF is the range card function and target cards. I seem to use those a bit.

AB vs 4DOF vs G1/G7 is kinda a wash to me, but I only shoot to 1,400 yards. Maybe ELR would make a difference?

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

What’s the disadvantage (if any) of buying the Sportsman 5700 compared to the Hornady 4dof?

Sportsman has less profiles. I think it can store three. I believe the 4DOF can store more.

The Sportsman also uses a different solver.

 

[waspocrew]

I need to look into this a little more as well - been wanting to pick up a kestrel but not sure which one to go with.

 

[acudaowner]

you want to save the money and just use the ones you have new plastic toys are not what a man should spend his money on . buy another gun or more ammo . If that helped cool if your getting one any way hope it works well for you gl .

 

[Rob01]

Someone has been drinking this afternoon. LOL

 

[NOMAD]

Kestrel 5700 Hornady 4 DOF Weather Meter

Kestrel 5700 Hornady 4 DOF Weather Meter

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[TexasGunSlinger]

IMHO - buy the cheapest one that does the job and use a bluetooth connected app like Ballistics Arc for the heavy lifting - much easier to read and build range cards on the apps. If you only want to carry one device and not use your phone, then yes buy the full featured Kestrel.

 

[Ravenworks]

What’s the disadvantage (if any) of buying the Sportsman 5700 compared to the Hornady 4dof?

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Doug from Camera land has the Sportsman for free with some scopes.
I'm sure he'd be willing to help you out whether you needed a scope or not.

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...-friday-end-of-year-specials-section.6968111/

 

[LawnMM]

Phones in field conditions no bueno. If you're shooting competitively get a standalone Kestrel and these days I'd get the 4DOF first if they have a 4DOF profile for the bullet you plan to use, if not buy the AB version if they have a CDM for it.

 

[Luvman]

Kestrel Ballistics calculator - long range shooting, hunting, & competitions

Hand-held wind and weather trackers from Kestrel Meters. Shop online from the entire line of Kestrel weather instruments. Free, Same-Day Shipping.

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Doug from Camera land has the Sportsman for free with some scopes.
I'm sure he'd be willing to help you out whether you needed a scope or not.

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...-friday-end-of-year-specials-section.6968111/

You can upgrade the sportsman to elite as well.

 

[Ryan7839]

I’m a buy once, cry once kinda dude. The Hornady seems to be the perfect fit. I don’t have a Kestrel, and this is worth at least 10 “cool points”.

Thanks fellas.

 

[b6graham]

Why would we talk you out of a 4dof kestrel?