Is there any real reason to upgrade my 5700 to the elite for 22LR shooting? I can get by with 3 loaded rifles in the kestrel. Is the data any better? Seems like the elite would only be better if you was shooting supersonic and then need data after the transition. I stay subsonic on my 22 and rarely ever shoot over 1000 yards with my centerfire. Where are you finding good numbers for BC?
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What features do you find helpful with a 22?
The custom curves for ammunition and DSF function alone is worth it to get the Elite. Along with that the Target and Range card functions as very helpful in matches.
I do it exactly as DThomas3523 does and had great luck with many different lots but keep in mind low ES and SD is a must. Checked my current lot of Center X and the custom curve was spot on checking to up to 300 yards. https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/dsf-truing-with-22-rimfire.7033373/#post-8919173
I am looking to update my 5700 Sportsman to an Elite....should I get the LINK wireless dongle or is there more use for the USB cable?
Thanks for the help
Ray
Thanks for the help
Ray
You CAN use either. Take the free Kestrel Elite virtual class and they give you a discount coupon with the presentation material.
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Upgrade works fine over BT. I upgraded mine using the BT USB dongle without issues (Sportsman to Elite).
Your correct I misspoke it's the AB profile loader that requires the USB cable only.
I was just speaking w Katie from Kestrel this past weekend and she highly recommended getting the USB for the upgrade. Apparently the upgrade will take several hours with the bluetooth vs minutes with the USB.
I went with USB sportsman to elite. Easy peasy.
Evidently I'm an idiot. Do you have a link to the virtual class that you speak of? I've visited kestrelmeters.com twice now and I guess I'm just overlooking it.
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I just got my Kestrel 5700 Elite Ballistics with Link in the mail today. How important is it to get a chronograph for true muzzle velocity? Thinking MagnetoSpeed V3, and if needed an MPA RAT Magnetospeed Adaptor. I thought ordering a Vudoo was expensive enough; the "accessories" just keep adding up.
It's very important. But you can also true your dope at distance. But the Chrono is faster.
The main problem I have with truing dope at distance is the local range...it's only 110 yards. The Mid-Atlantic Rimfire Series goes a lot farther, but I don't have easy access to those ranges, with the distance to drive and such.
All things considered hopefully your chosen ammo has a AB custom curve in the library in the kestrel like Lapua Center X. I would set up a profile with the custom curve, zero at 50 yards with a starting velocity of 1080 fps. Check at 100 yards and true velocity, then run with that until you have access to longer ranges and a chrono. I have found the AB CC for Center X to be spot on all the way to 300 yards in my rifle.
I'm still a couple months out from having my Vudoo delivered; I'll most likely have the chrono in the next few weeks, maybe a month. I have some other fun rimfire rifles to get me up to speed. Thanks for the input thus far.
I ordered a Magnetospeed V3 today. Let the games begin.
I think I'm about to order one too. I have been looking at the Labradar, but there are just SO many threads about them not working right.
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