The Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter calculates an accurate aim point for long-range shooting by measuring wind, altitude and all critical weather and a wide range of ballistic variables. This all-in-one compact tool combines onsite environmental measurements with a powerful G1/G7 ballistics calculator to deliver precise elevation and windage solutions for any gun, any round, any shot. Get first-shot confidence with the all-in-one, long range shooting solution trusted by long-range hunters and shooters.
The Kestrel 5700 includes the following:
The Ruger Kestrel 5700 comes with a bullet library of the most common match grade factory ammunition for use in many Ruger rifles, making it incredibly easy and fast to get started. The bullet library includes the Ruger rifles and cartridges listed on the attached PDF.
Employs a G1/G7 ballistic solver, correcting for Aerodynamic Jump, Spin Drift and Coriolis to achieve accurate long-range shots; Easy Mode walks you through a simple step-by-step guide to using your Kestrel so you can learn faster and start shooting long range with confidence; Muzzle Velocity Calibration Guide allows for accurate measurement of bullet speed without a chronograph to improve accuracy; Environmental Capture measures and adjusts for actual conditions wherever you are and automatically updates the ballistic solution - eliminating the need to re-zero when moving to a different altitude; LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth® low energy provides wireless communication to mobile devices and computers and integration with LiNK compatible laser range finders for improved speed and accuracy. (Note: LiNK Dongle sold separately); Choice of solution units (Mils, MOA, Clicks, Inches or Centimeters) - works with any gun or targeting scope; Weather mode offers all the environmental measurements, storage and charting capabilities of the Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter, including wind speed, direction, crosswind, temperature, humidity, pressure and altitude; Large, hi-res, hi-contrast easy-to-read graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight. Includes both bright white and night-vision-preserving red backlight; Kestrel LiNK for Ballistics app on iOS and Android provides convenient gun management / backup, and the ability to view your Kestrel's solution remotely on your mobile device; Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards) and waterproof (sealed to IP67 standards); Upgradable to the Elite model.
Features in the Kestrel 5700 include:
Backlight - Switchable White/Red; Ballistics Calculator - Applied Ballistics®; Battery Life Indicator; Data Log Graph View; Data Logging - Adjustable Interval; Date & Time; Digital Compass; Drop-Tested to MIL-STD-810G; Floats; High Contrast, Sunlight Readable Monochrome LCD Display; Integrated Flip Open Impeller Cover'; Intuitive Tactile Up/Down/Enter Keypad; LiNK Wireless Communication - When Option Selected (Bluetooth low energy)*; Multilingual Menus (English, French, Spanish, German); Minimum/Maximum/Average Reading; Pressure Sensor; Relative Humidity Sensor; Temperature Sensor (Patented External Isolated); Waterproof to IP67 (3'/1M for 30 minutes); Aerodynamic Jump Correction; Basic Ballistic Data Table; Connect with LiNK Compatible Range Finders; Coriolis Correction; Create and store 1 Target; Create and store up to 3 Gun/Bullet Profiles; 1/G7 Drag Models; Muzzle Velocity Calibration;MV-Temp Table; Spin Drift Correction; Supports Mil, MOA, Clicks; Standard and Night Vision Preserving Backlight; Target Range Estimator
The Kestrel 5700 includes (1) Lithium AA battery, a Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet), instructions, a lanyard and a protective drawstring pouch. The unit includes the Ruger logo and comes with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. Assembled in the USA by Kestrel.
We cannot ship this item to Alaska, Hawaii, all PO Boxes, all APO's and FPO's, Puerto Rico, Guam, and all US Territories. All orders will ship UPS Ground only with signature required.