Kestrel Ballistics
Schoolhouse
Long-range shooting success involves practicing with a purpose and training for performance. Understanding the impact of the environmental and ballistic details that exist between you and your target puts you on the path to precision over distance. The Kestrel Schoolhouse provides the resources to help you get the most out of your Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter for accuracy even at extreme long range.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do I pair my Kestrel with a mobile device?
- What are the main differences between the Kestrel 5700 and the Kestrel 5700 Elite models?
- How do I use the Kestrel Shooter's Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics?
- How do I set up and use my gun with this device?
- Can I upgrade my non-Ballistics 5000 Series model to a Ballistics model?
Articles and Downloads
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Instructional Videos
Kestrel 5700 & Elite Quick Start Guide
5700 & Elite Buttons Explained
Setting up your gun profile
Truing your Gun
Advice for new shooters
Benefits of Custom Drag Curves
Advantages of the Kestrel 5700 Elite
Tips for Accurate Measurements
Calibrating DSF
Connecting 5700 to Kestrel LiNK Ballistics App
How the magnet in a compass can affect Kestrel compass values
Learn at Home Video Series
Train at Home with Bryan Litz and Kestrel
Learn at Home Part I with Kestrel and Todd Hodnett:
BORE HEIGHT
Learn at Home Part II with Kestrel and Todd Hodnett:
DIRECTION OF FIRE
Learn at Home Part III with Kestrel and Todd Hodnett:
AERODYNAMIC JUMP
Learn at Home Part III with Kestrel and Todd Hodnett:
CALLING WIND
Truing with Kestrel by Todd Hodnett:
TRUING 101
Drop Scale Factor with Kestrel by Todd Hodnett:
DROP SCALE FACTOR
Target Range Estimator with Kestrel by Todd Hodnett:
TARGET RANGE ESTIMATOR
MV-Temp Table with Kestrel by Todd Hodnett:
MV-Temp Table
Where Does Wind Matter by Bryan Litz
Bullet Flight Path by Todd Hodnett
Calibrate your eye for milling by Todd Hodnett
Where to find accurate BC when using G1/G7 curves
What is Extreme Spread?
Effects of spin and coriolis with Bryan Litz
Long-Range training at 100yds
Why do I need to true?
Dealing with Parallax