I learned more about my kestrel from this 1 video than all the others combined! You really broke it down and made it very easy to follow and understand. Thanks!
Ray thanks for doing this very informative video on the kestrel . Just got the 5700 ballistics with Link and was pretty much lost , I’ve watched other videos But yours is the most informative and easiest to understand . Think you always do a great job of breaking things down so it can be understood . Just ordered your kestrel holder today ;I’m not a competitor just love to reload an get out and shoot !! Thanks again keep up the great work.
I am so impressed by your videos and you. I’m a new shooter and recently retired. Target shoot with my 23 year old son. Appreciate your thoughtful and calm presentation style.
Got my kestrel 5700 with applied ballistic , with link . this video helps me understand this thing a lot , but messing with it is definitely the way to learn .
Great video Ray. It has helped me a lot with my understanding of the Kestrel basics. Any chance you can point us in the right direction to get the e paper "screens" that you showed in the video? Thanks.
Thanks so much for the tutorial on the apps and the Kestrel. It took me a while to somewhat figure it out but as usual, you taught me much more. Thank you immensely for sharing your expertise on so many topics in the past and God-willing more in the future. Be safe!
I just run a Kestrel Ballistic Drop that connects to my phone--Strelok can ping it for my environmentals and I practice my wind calls. Then I write my shooting solutions down in a dope book for later reference. As far as environmental data goes, I only track density altitude and air temperature because those are the two biggest factors in my bullet's flight. I ascribe to the Ryan Checkerboard train of thought: don't get wrapped around the axil on the tech; make your best estimation of your shooting solution, take a good shot, correct, and write your data down. Calculators are great tools, but if you're not already a master of the fundamentals get good at shooting first before you worry about them.
I have the 5700 Elite Ballistics version link for Sniper Elite 3-5. I have improved alot for making long range shots with the rifle cartridge info. I needed accurate range data Mosin Nagant and Mauser for both games along with the other WW2 rifle data and haven't looked back.
This is video is also a good one for ballistics. Speed Drop. This is some valuable information for long range shooting. th-cam.com/video/bU7CRZazZm8/w-d-xo.html
So now I’m looking to update my 4500nv to the 5700. Which one should I get. I understand the difference between the ballistic and elite ballistic but i won’t use the accuracy 1st and if I need I can up load different guns when needed....... but if you think it’s better going the elite, why ( won’t take much twisting my arm)
Thanks again Ray for a great video. I did as you said and verified dope from 50 to 200 by 50 yard increments. I started to see at 235 , 275 and 300 the dope was off. At first by a few tenths at 235 then by 300 a mill or so. I tried to mess with the dsf but when I did it changed all the dope back to 100. It messes with the volocity. If I heard you correctly in video it should not had changed any dope before the yardage I changed for dsf for. I’m sure I did something wrong. Any idea what I could have done wrong ? I’m new to kestrel. Thank you for any input you might be able to give.
Whenever I see this Keith, I tell people to start all over with a new profile and do it again from start to finish. 50 yard zero. Check 100 if good leave it alone. If not, correct Muzzle velocity. Check 150 and 200. Do not mess with DSF yet. Anything after 200 then DSF for 250,300,350. Should do the trick. Just make sure you create a new profile from scratch .
Hey Ray, I'm just getting into PRS and have built both a rimfire and centerfire rifle. I bought a 5700x kestrel with link and I am looking to buy a rangefinder. is there any benefit of me getting the fury 5000 or sig or should I just buy a regular range finder without Bluetooth and AB and only pay half the price ?
Great question and congrats. Just get a nice set of rangefinding binos. It’s nice to have a backup. I don’t use the ab function on the binos but they make scanning for targets easier.
I like to get the bag he shows at the end of this video. Does anyone know what it is called or where to get it. I wish they would have posted links. Thanks for the help.
Same setup except you will need to true out your DSF. Search for your bullet profile under .224 and find your ammo. Velocity needs to be confirmed out of your rifle with chronograph. I personally zero at 50 yards. Test your drops all the way out to 200 yards and adjust with MV calibration ONLY then shoot 300 true out DSF then shoot 400 and true out DSF again. Never adjust DSF afterwards. I hope this makes sense. I will do a video on this In the next few weeks. Thanks for watching.
Ray: Follow up to my last email: please modify my preorder so that I have only ONE rimfire cartridge pouch rather than two; secondly, please add a coyote Kestrel pouch to my order. THANKS!
Call me a conspiracy theorist if you like,,, But I do not use my phone with my kestrel... Just wondering if anyone elses doesnt want the GOOBER-ment knowing what my weapon systems are...
Ive been watching this video over and over to learn how to use my kestrel on a prs 22 match ...... oh boy do I have a lot to learn lol
I learned more about my kestrel from this 1 video than all the others combined! You really broke it down and made it very easy to follow and understand. Thanks!
Ray thanks for doing this very informative video on the kestrel . Just got the 5700 ballistics with Link and was pretty much lost , I’ve watched other videos But yours is the most informative and easiest to understand . Think you always do a great job of breaking things down so it can be understood . Just ordered your kestrel holder today ;I’m not a competitor just love to reload an get out and shoot !! Thanks again keep up the great work.
Thanks Shawn and thank you for watching the channel! 👍🏼
I dont normally like videos this long, but this seemed to just fly by. So much good info. Thanks Ray
My pleasure English Rifleman!
I am so impressed by your videos and you. I’m a new shooter and recently retired. Target shoot with my 23 year old son. Appreciate your thoughtful and calm presentation style.
Awesome video. Learned more from this video then all the research I’ve done.
Wow.got to save this and watch it a couple of time to try to keep up with everything.
I have embraced it! This video link should come in the Kestrel box. Thank you
Absolutely FANTASTIC vid for us NEW Kestrel users!!! Thank you Ray!!! ...and sign me up for the new card holder! :-)
Got my kestrel 5700 with applied ballistic , with link . this video helps me understand this thing a lot , but messing with it is definitely the way to learn .
Super interesting stuff. Thank for sharing your knowledge.
Amazing video. Thank you!!
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Excellent chat ! 👍
Very educational !📚
Thanks for sharing !
Great content! Thanks for the info.
Thanks guys very helpful
Great video Ray. It has helped me a lot with my understanding of the Kestrel basics. Any chance you can point us in the right direction to get the e paper "screens" that you showed in the video? Thanks.
Best kestrel video I have seen. I'm going to try nrl22 long range before I try a long range centerfire gun.
Thanks Nicolas! You will have a blast with NRL22
Thanks so much for the tutorial on the apps and the Kestrel. It took me a while to somewhat figure it out but as usual, you taught me much more. Thank you immensely for sharing your expertise on so many topics in the past and God-willing more in the future. Be safe!
Thanks Hugo. Your item is headed out tomorrow!
I just run a Kestrel Ballistic Drop that connects to my phone--Strelok can ping it for my environmentals and I practice my wind calls. Then I write my shooting solutions down in a dope book for later reference. As far as environmental data goes, I only track density altitude and air temperature because those are the two biggest factors in my bullet's flight.
I ascribe to the Ryan Checkerboard train of thought: don't get wrapped around the axil on the tech; make your best estimation of your shooting solution, take a good shot, correct, and write your data down. Calculators are great tools, but if you're not already a master of the fundamentals get good at shooting first before you worry about them.
I have the 5700 Elite Ballistics version link for Sniper Elite 3-5. I have improved alot for making long range shots with the rifle cartridge info. I needed accurate range data Mosin Nagant and Mauser for both games along with the other WW2 rifle data and haven't looked back.
Outstanding!
This is video is also a good one for ballistics. Speed Drop. This is some valuable information for long range shooting.
th-cam.com/video/bU7CRZazZm8/w-d-xo.html
Excellent info
Thanks Gene and thanks for watching.
Ahhh missed this one ...
Excellent video Xring. Thank you.
My pleasure Mano! I know it was long but I hope it was informative. Have a great weekend.
@@XRING It may have been long but did not feel that way. In other words, it was interesting and enjoyable. You have a great weekend as well.
So now I’m looking to update my 4500nv to the 5700. Which one should I get. I understand the difference between the ballistic and elite ballistic but i won’t use the accuracy 1st and if I need I can up load different guns when needed....... but if you think it’s better going the elite, why ( won’t take much twisting my arm)
Thanks again Ray for a great video. I did as you said and verified dope from 50 to 200 by 50 yard increments. I started to see at 235 , 275 and 300 the dope was off. At first by a few tenths at 235 then by 300 a mill or so. I tried to mess with the dsf but when I did it changed all the dope back to 100. It messes with the volocity. If I heard you correctly in video it should not had changed any dope before the yardage I changed for dsf for. I’m sure I did something wrong. Any idea what I could have done wrong ? I’m new to kestrel. Thank you for any input you might be able to give.
Whenever I see this Keith, I tell people to start all over with a new profile and do it again from start to finish.
50 yard zero. Check 100 if good leave it alone. If not, correct Muzzle velocity. Check 150 and 200. Do not mess with DSF yet. Anything after 200 then DSF for 250,300,350. Should do the trick. Just make sure you create a new profile from scratch .
Thank you.i will do that. I appreciate your help and input.
Hey Ray.have you heard anything about Kestrels newer instrument /app ? 6/28/22 ???
Have Matt get rid of the gum when he is on video.
Xring has his Diet Coke, Rick has his sweet tea, and Matt has his bazooka gum. Every TH-cam celebrity has their own sponsor. Lol
😂 snow ❄️
Hey Ray, I'm just getting into PRS and have built both a rimfire and centerfire rifle. I bought a 5700x kestrel with link and I am looking to buy a rangefinder. is there any benefit of me getting the fury 5000 or sig or should I just buy a regular range finder without Bluetooth and AB and only pay half the price ?
Great question and congrats. Just get a nice set of rangefinding binos. It’s nice to have a backup. I don’t use the ab function on the binos but they make scanning for targets easier.
Is the kestrel in milrad only, or do lr shooters use moa also. My scopes are moa
Now this video sure would have been helpful about a year ago .. lol thanks!
I like to get the bag he shows at the end of this video. Does anyone know what it is called or where to get it. I wish they would have posted links. Thanks for the help.
Was it a shooting bag or the Kestrel pouch you were referring to?
@@XRING you mention you have items coming out. You have an online store?
How about for NRL22? Whats the best setup for rimfire shooting?
Same setup except you will need to true out your DSF.
Search for your bullet profile under .224 and find your ammo.
Velocity needs to be confirmed out of your rifle with chronograph.
I personally zero at 50 yards. Test your drops all the way out to 200 yards and adjust with MV calibration ONLY then shoot 300 true out DSF then shoot 400 and true out DSF again. Never adjust DSF afterwards. I hope this makes sense. I will do a video on this In the next few weeks.
Thanks for watching.
@@XRING Thanks! Look forward to that video for rimfire!!!
Hi Ray.... say did you receive my email of early last week? It had some photo attachments...
Ray: Follow up to my last email: please modify my preorder so that I have only ONE rimfire cartridge pouch rather than two; secondly, please add a coyote Kestrel pouch to my order. THANKS!
Hey Outlaw,
We haven’t received the rimfire pouches just yet . I’ll let you know. We will get it all worked out
Call me a conspiracy theorist if you like,,, But I do not use my phone with my kestrel... Just wondering if anyone elses doesnt want the GOOBER-ment knowing what my weapon systems are...
What is your website address?
Www.xringcustoms.com
Thanks for watching.