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Typically this will happen if the Kestrel is placed near a magnet or magnetic source. One of the things we have seen is with the MagnetoSpeed Riflekuhl unit. But any other magnet can affect the compass calibration. Also storing the Kestrel in a metallic enclosure such as a gun safe can have an affect on the compass calibration.

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Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

How to calibrate a 22 Long Rifle using a Kestrel Elite   (Size: 351.2 KB)

This document shows how to calibrate using CAL DSF a 22 Long Rifle or other guns which do not shoot supersonic region.