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- Page 1 Q U I C K S TA R T G U I D E K es t r e l E l i t e & S p o r t s m a n Wea t h e r M e t e r s w i t h A p p l i e d B a l l i s t i c s...
- Page 2 (changes in station pressure associated with changes MEASUREMENT SCREEN: » Range Card (Elite Model only) The elite model allows up to five targets (A TO E). in elevation), you must enter a correct reference » Scroll to the ALTITUDE measurement screen » Ballistics (Limited on Sportsman model, full on Elite model) »...
- Page 3 Measurements And Features ......5 Weather Glossary..........20 Measurements Icon Sportsman Elite Measurements Sportsman Elite Getting To Know Your Kestrel ......6 Target Menu ............21 • • • • Wind Speed | Air Speed G1/G7 Ballistic Buttons ..............7 Gun Menu .............
- Page 4 BUTTONS Button Name Function FRONT BACK POWER Turns Kestrel on and off. Press for on, hold for two seconds to turn off. IMPELLER COVER REPLACEABLE OPTIONS/ EXIT Enter the main Options menu or exit a menu. IMPELLER SELECT Access Settings on any measurement screen or select a menu option to enter its submenu or confirm a task.
- Page 5 (L = Left, R = Right) » Units Windage solution based on the maximum wind speed. » Lang Shown on Range Card as Wnd 2. » Batt * Range Card available on Elite Model only. » Factory Restore • ABOUT » Version » Legal SCOUTBASECAMP www.
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Page 6: Getting Started
White or night vision preserving Red. on-screen instructions: 3. SET DATE AND TIME. Scroll to and select System. » Place the base of the Kestrel on a Scroll to and select Time & Date. Adjust the time flat surface at least 3 feet from any and date. -
Page 7: Altimeter And Barometer
(changes in station pressure associated with changes MEASUREMENT SCREEN: » Range Card (Elite Model only) The elite model allows up to five targets (A TO E). in elevation), you must enter a correct reference » Scroll to the ALTITUDE measurement screen » Ballistics (Limited on Sportsman model, full on Elite model) »... -
Page 8: Measuring Wind
MV-Temp table and MV values will not be target where you are shooting. Accuracy here is key! Note! Any time you are using the Kestrel to calculate an elevation automatically adjusted by the MV Cal procedure above. -
Page 9: Calibrating Drop Scale Factor
CALIBRATING DROP SCALE FACTOR (AVAILABLE ON ELITE MODELS ONLY) ENVIRONMENT CONTINUOUS WIND CAPTURE The Drop Scale Factor (DSF) function allows you to » A new DSF value will be automatically calculated Accurate Temperature, Humidity and Pressure As an alternative to the Wind Capture method... - Page 10 Library. (Applied Ballistics Custom Drag Models can » 2015, as well as in a USB Dongle available from Kestrel that will change to Available, indicating that it is Status will change to Searching. If the device is in only be used in Elite units.)
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Page 11: Environment
For greatest accuracy, point the often provided by cartridge manufacturers or in reloading back of the Kestrel directly into the wind. WET BULB – Wet Bulb is the lowest temperature TR – Target Range is the distance from the muzzle of the manuals. - Page 12 BL – Bullet Length is the length of the bullet measured in Update –Setting Update to Yes inputs live Range Card is available on Elite Model only. Eunit – Elevation Unit is the unit of measure used in a inches or millimeters. Automatically calculated from bullet...
- Page 13 BALLISTICS/RANGE CARD MENU CONT’D IMPELLER REPLACEMENT Additional Ballistics data available on Elite Model only: » Orient one “arm” of the module straight up . Press only the sides of the impeller when removing and inserting Figure 2]. The impeller can be pushed in from vCor –...
- Page 14 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Your Kestrel Weather/Environmental Meter is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of FIVE YEARS from the date of its first consumer purchase. NK will repair or replace any defective meter or part when notified within the warranty period, and will return the meter via domestic ground shipping or NK’s choice of method...
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