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    ***** KESTREL APP UPDATE*** PLEASE READ

    The tilting to the north to start calibration was mentioned in one of the threads here a while back and it seems to work. I have tried it along with some others and it always seems to get the calibration to start.
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    Kestrel 5700 Elite Temp

    This is from the AB web site: How important is inputting zero atmosphere? For a 100 yard zero you DO NOT need to worry about atmospherics. This is for long range zeros (example 300 yards). If you zero at 100 yards, your zero is good for altitudes and conditions.
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    Tripod and Head for Terrapin X

    For accuracy use a gear drive head manfrottto gear drive https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URXUC9O/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For speed use slick ball grip https://www.adorama.com/slaf1100e.html I find the normal ball head has too much droop when locking it down, both of...
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    Kestrel 5500 - Compass Reading Varies

    That is not normal and thus the lack of replies, maybe. My Kestrel takes about 4 seconds to find and hold the DOF. 20 degree swings don't make sense. I suggest you re-calibrate in a different place and see if you get the same results. For reasons unknown to me, re-calibration is a regular...
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    Spotter Phone Mount

    I have used Phone Skope and it worked pretty well.
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    ***** KESTREL APP UPDATE*** PLEASE READ

    No, the gun profiles from the app were deleted with the app, the firmware updated did not delete the gun profiles from the Kestrel.
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    ***** KESTREL APP UPDATE*** PLEASE READ

    Just looked for preconfigured Ruger profiles, didn't see any, are the ready for use now?
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    ***** KESTREL APP UPDATE*** PLEASE READ

    Just got everything to work with my iPhone. The app v142 and Kestrel 1.22 are communicating. Things look about the same on both, except for the color change of the Bluetooth logo. Also, when the app updated the Kestrel, it did not delete the gun profiles. Not sure, but it seems the target...
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    ***** KESTREL APP UPDATE*** PLEASE READ

    iPhone 5
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    ***** KESTREL APP UPDATE*** PLEASE READ

    App crashed, I downloaded new app and uploaded gun profiles to app. Shut app and kestrel down and on restart they will not connect.
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    Spotting scope Tripod

    This is from another thread, but still is a great tripod for little money and the two heads that work well for me I found a Zomei Z818 tripod and have hung 25lb of weight with an 85 size spotter on it and it would have taken more. Rock solid in the wind. With a PIG saddle it shoots well too. It...
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    Help with head?

    Both of these will work for co-witness spotter setups https://kineticdg.com/product/the-optics-hub/ https://www.ebay.com/itm/Neewer-8-Dual-Camera-Flash-Tripod-Bracket-Mount-for-3D-Stereo-Photography/381338815442?hash=item58c9908bd2 This is what I use currently
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    My Kestrel eats batteries

    Using AA Lithium Battery ?
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    Spotting Scope Help Please

    Athlon should be out next month at around $1000 street price. https://athlonoptics.com/product/cronus-tactical-7-42x60-ed/
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    Affordable tripod?

    I posted this in a different thread. No name tripod but as strong as any. I found a Zomei Z818 tripod and have hung 25lb of weight with an 85 size spotter on it and it would have taken more. Rock solid in the wind. With a PIG saddle it shoots well too. It is cheap but well made with twist...
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    Pre-owned Kestrel with AB

    I would stay away from a 4500, the last fw for that unit is 4.93 from 12/15 and is discontinued. Additionally, some are prone to have battery leakage that can kill the processor. 5700 series is the way to go. They are warrantied for 5 years by the manufacturer and you can check the serial...
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    Help with Conx

    .30kal, that is great, any techniques you have found to help reach that distance?
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    Spotting scopes

    Cronus is very good but you will be hard pressed to see the difference between the Cronus and the Ares spotters in the field. The big advantage the Cronus has is the duel focus which allows fine tuning without moving the scope while the Ares has a focus ring which requires enough pressure to...
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    Help with Conx

    I have not been able to range steel past 800 yds with the Conx. I have to range large saguaro and estimate the distance from there. The lack of response here may indicate few if any have been able to range steel at 1000 yds with the Conx.
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    LRF bino paired with Spotter?

    Hi I have been putting these together for some friends. PM me if interested and I could order another batch of parts. I use a red dot for fast acquisition, RF for range and 60 or 86 mm spotter. All are co-witnessed for fast targeting and follow up spotting calls. Yes, this has 2 Rf on it, I...
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