Kestrel for Precision Noob

[Yellowhammer]

I've recently been getting more into the precision side of things and, after watching a bunch of videos here, it appears I need to be able to get real world weather info and not off a weather app.

Is there an entry level Kestrel(s) I should be watching for in the classifieds. I figure I'll hold off on buying the Cadillac model until I figure out how far down this rabbit hole I want to go.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

Look for a Ballistics or Sportsman model in the classifieds. Both have the basic features you need, and can be upgraded to the Elite software down the road when you're ready to upgrade.

 

[Steel head]

Look for a Ballistics or Sportsman model in the classifieds. Both have the basic features you need, and can be upgraded to the Elite software down the road when you're ready to upgrade.

This!

 

[Mauser06]

Contact Doug at Cameraland and see if he has or will have anymore of the great deals on the Sportsman's.

 

[Yellowhammer]

Contact Doug at Cameraland and see if he has or will have anymore of the great deals on the Sportsman's.

Cool, I'll give him a shout. After buying a rifle, scope, mount, bullets, brass, powder, primers etc I'm kind of licking my financial wounds right now. The precision stuff is the last niche of the hobby that I haven't been neck deep in yet.

 

[alcap]

If you want cheap but effective, try a phone app {I used Strelok pro) with an $80 weather meter. Not as convenient as a Kestrel but it will give you for real dope for just under a hundred bucks.

 

[Yellowhammer]

If you want cheap but effective, try a phone app {I used Strelok pro) with an $80 weather meter. Not as convenient as a Kestrel but it will give you for real dope for just under a hundred bucks.

I've got Strelok (big fan). Got a link to the weather meter you like? That sounds like my kind of shortcut for just starting out.

 

[6.5SH]

I've got Strelok (big fan). Got a link to the weather meter you like? That sounds like my kind of shortcut for just starting out.

He likely means this one:

Weather Meter for Precision Shooting

Enhance your aim with the Tempest Weather Meter for Precision Shooting. The best ballistic weather meter on the market and perfect accessory for long-range and precision.

weatherflow.com

 

[alcap]

The WeatherFlow meter (the blue one) is what I used. Talks directly to Strelok Pro and your phone becomes an inexpensive Kestrel.

 

[DellaDog]

The WeatherFlow meter (the blue one) is what I used. Talks directly to Strelok Pro and your phone becomes an inexpensive Kestrel.

I’ve got one I don’t use anymore since I’ve switched to a Kestrel. PM if anyone’s interested.

 

[cobus13]

helpful, thanks

 

[Yellowhammer]

I bought a weather flow (blue), havent gotten a chance to mess with it yet

 

[Yellowhammer]

OK, finally tried it out. I had an older iPhone that was giving me trouble connecting everything until I did the OS update. After the update everything works great! The weather flow app is easy to use and it integrates very easily with strelok pro.

 

[ACard]

tagging in with a question. I have never used a weater meter and ballistic app. It seems a crucial element to be able to true your data, is this an option on the weather meter + strelok set up?

 

[6.5SH]

tagging in with a question. I have never used a weater meter and ballistic app. It seems a crucial element to be able to true your data, is this an option on the weather meter + strelok set up?

Yes, it is called "Trajectory validation" in the app, on Android it is the bottom right icon that has a single bullseye and an up/down arrow.

Configuring and tuning Strelok Pro [Android]

 

[ACard]

Yes, it is called "Trajectory validation" in the app, on Android it is the bottom right icon that has a single bullseye and an up/down arrow.

Configuring and tuning Strelok Pro [Android]

Thank you very much!