Kestrel Info needed

[BANG...ping]

Hi everyone,
I am thinking about getting a Kestrel 5700. Can anyone give some real world feedback? Are they user friendly? What are your likes? Dislikes?

Thanks,
Bang

 

[Holliday]

Just posted this in another thread: I have a 5700 AB and I love it! Some of the best gear money I have spent. It is simple to use and you can upload gun profiles directly from your iPhone or android via Bluetooth .

It's a mil-spec piece of gear that is meant to be used in the field. One of the best features is the wind vane. With that you can set it up on a tripod and get your come-ups on your phone within Bluetooth range. This is nice if you have changing winds you want real-time data.

My only complaint is the BT disconnecting when you leave the app. Hoping they will go back to the option of leaving it connected in future updates....

 

[Nik H]

It is one of the best pieces of equipment that I have purchased. I started with the Sportsmans model because I bought it used from another hide member at a great deal. Learned how to use it and then upgraded the FW to make it an Elite.

It is incredibly useful and the solver is spot on at the distances I shoot (600 yards max 85% of the time). It required a little truing the couple of times I have taken it beyond 600 yards (7.62x51 cartridge with 175 grain SMK).