Range Report Where to start for Kestrel Data

[sheepdog697]

Where is a good source to find all the information i need on some .223 factory ammo to put the required parameters into my Kestrel? I cant seem to bring up any data on the 50gr varmint tipped bullet that american eagle makes. My AR shoots lights out with it at 100 and i was thinking about taking it out to some distances. However, i am having issues finding the required information to put into my 4500 AB Kestrel. I am looking into buy about 5 different types of factory loads within the next few weeks, and will probably need to find data on these as well. Having issues finding: BC for specific factory loads, and bullet length (without physically pulling it and Ive read none of the tips are going to be uniform). I am also wondering if American Eagle does not manufacture the bullet used in that load, hence why i might be looking in the wrong spot anyways? Thanks in advance, any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[_Windrider_]

Where is a good source to find all the information i need on some .223 factory ammo to put the required parameters into my Kestrel? I cant seem to bring up any data on the 50gr varmint tipped bullet that american eagle makes. My AR shoots lights out with it at 100 and i was thinking about taking it out to some distances. However, i am having issues finding the required information to put into my 4500 AB Kestrel. I am looking into buy about 5 different types of factory loads within the next few weeks, and will probably need to find data on these as well. Having issues finding: BC for specific factory loads, and bullet length (without physically pulling it and Ive read none of the tips are going to be uniform). I am also wondering if American Eagle does not manufacture the bullet used in that load, hence why i might be looking in the wrong spot anyways? Thanks in advance, any help is greatly appreciated.

What are the loads?

 

[tnichols]

I own a Kestral, but use it sparingly only for wind and basic weather to cross check with wx from other sources. With that being said, don't be afraid to load a ballistic ap like Ballistic AE that uses Litz's library along with a solid ballistic engine. Most common bullets and loads are listed giving the information you seek. Don't hesitate to ask more here on the forum or PM me for guidance.

 

[tnichols]

Now that I reread your post, AB should have that information, but if you're struggling with it, see above.

 

[spife7980]

I saw something on predator masters that someone says its a 50 vmax with a gray tip instead of red.

So for lengths you can start here http://www.jbmballistics.com/ballistics/lengths/lengths.shtml
Using the trajectory calculator you can see the bc by selecting the bullet and then calculating, it will tell you what is being used to calculate up at the top. So I plugged in a hornady 50 vmax (litz) and it says .116 g7 (icao), the non litz number is .242 g1 (asm)