Kestrel 5700 Ballistics vs 5700 Elite AB

[Gjb89]

I understand all the differences when comparing these two models except for the calculator. Is the AB calculator worth the extra $300? The range card and the number of gun profiles are not a make or break for me.

 

[Olen_4504]

if you are shooting into/past your bullets transonic zone, I think the custom curves are a must. shooting inside of that - i personally don't think it's necessary.

at one point kestrel said that right in the product description.


also - supposedly the elite and non elite both use applied ballistics calculator. the elite has the custom curves, the non-elite just uses G1/G7.


at one point their product description said the non-elite DID NOT use applied ballistics. but an email from a rep at kestrel shared on this forum stated otherwise. and when us non-elite users turn on our kestrels - they say "Applied Ballistics"

 

[Steel head]

The solver in the 5700 is solid.
If you don’t want DSF, range card and extra profiles the 5700 is GTG.
Using regular G7’s I got solid come ups out to 1900 yards with my 7mm.