Kestrel with Applied Ballistics

[matechakeric]

anyone pair their rangefinder up to a kestrel? is it worth the additional cost for western hunts? kestrels are not cheap.

or is it just much more effective to close the distance and avoid cross winds

 

[GrantK]

I've got the 2700 and use it quite a bit, it's definitely helpful when conditions are super variable, plus the confidence boost of being dialed for the exact shot you are about to take rather than a generic cheat sheet, for $200 I find it worth it-the more advanced models seem like they have more features than I could possibly use and are tougher to use quickly in the field...

my brother, who is far more of a long-range nut than I am had a couple of high-end kestrel setups and largely ditched them for the Gunworks ballistic rangefinder, if I was spending a bunch of cash I'd probably lean that way and have one less separate piece of gear to carry...

 

[Wind Gypsy]

In hunting situations a range finder with stand alone atmosphere and ballistics is much more useful.

If there is enough wind that you need a kestrel, and you have to aSK about its use case, id advise not taking the shot.

I have one. Use it for shooting steel. But if I need it in a hunting situation it means I’m taking a shot that’s pushing my ethical limits.