While the kestrel 3500 dt has many features, it is the only meter to provide the delta t measurement, and it. Unfollow kestrel 4500 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Kestrel meter 4500nv horus atrag ballistics the kestrel 4500 nv with horus atrag ballistics combines kestrels flagship meter, the kestrel 4500 with night vision, with horus atrag ballistics software to bring you the first lightweight, handheld tool to give you both comprehensive environmental data plus integrated aiming solutions. The kestrel 4500 records critical weather information for the outdoorsmen, wilderness hunter, boating enthusiast and airplane pilot. The free kestrel link ballistics app is the perfect companion to the kestrel sportsman, kestrel 5700 ballistics weather meter, kestrel 5700 elite weather meter with applied ballistics, kestrel 5700 ballistics weather meter with hornady 4dof, or kestrel 2700 ballistics weather meter. This app is not approved for all regions andor carriers at this time. Be sure to read pages 58 to ensure that your kestrel is setup properly. Kestrel meter 3500 dt meter the kestrel 3500 dt was designed specifically to meet the needs of agricultural professionals who require accurate, fast delta t readings. Tactical night vision compatible color scheme throughout the application. Kestrel devices although described by many as wind meters offer a vast range of functions dependant on the model and the latest offering of interest to shooters is the new 4500 ab version, ab, well that stands for applied ballistics a name synonymous with bryan litz, author of many books, articles and words of wisdom including applied.
For customers wanting air speed and direction, look no further than the kestrel 4500 pocket weather tracker. And that helps me to understand and justify the somewhat high prices of kestrel products i will be looking for a kestrel 4500 or 5500 bluetooth, without ab. Applied ballistics kestrel elite weather meter with link civilian. Kestrel 5500 kestrel weather meter handheld weather. Extreme meters authorized kestrel handheld weather. Kestrel 5500 electronic hand held weather meter with link and vane.
What improvements are in the kestrel 5500 vs the kestrel. My 4500 with ab is coyote and i do like that color. Instruction manual for kestrel 4500 shooters weather meter with horus atrag ballistics software. Page 1 4500 pocket weather tracker with backlight in a hurry. I called kestrel because the manual is one of the worst i have ever seen. I will calibrate the compassnot sure if i should use true or magnetic, test it against a real compass.
Keep the unit positioned as close to vertical as possible when using any compassrelated feature. As loaded on the kestrel 5700 sportsman, the ab solver can. Youll need to tell the input which drag curve to use g1 or g7 and the corresponding bcs for your bullet as i determined my zero and muzzle velocity the kestrel was able to give me my comeups for. New kestrel 5700 ballistics easy mode quick start guide 01. Our kestrel anemometers and ballistics meters measure wind speed, temperature, pressure, humidity and more. Kestrel road manual german pdf kestrel road manual english pdf kestrel road manual spanish pdf kestrel road manual french pdf. Kestrel 4500 ab sportsman with bluetooth and firmware 4.
The applied ballistics kestrel 4500 shooters weather meter has a new software upgrade available. Kestrel 4000 kestrel 4500 pocket weather trackers in stock, best price, no tax call570 3683920 for your kestrel pocket weather meter today. Civilian the new kestrel elite weather meter with applied ballistics the kestrel elite weather meter with applied ballistics upgraded from the kestrel 4500 applied ballistics meter in november of 2015. Nk, manufacturer of kestrel pocket weather meters, is available to answer questions and provide support. National stock numbers related to part number kestrel4500 1 listing nsn submit rfq cage part description. Its been a great unit, but i like the new features of the 5700, especially the larger screen. Additionally, the 4500 has a compass and optional mounting bracket so you can track wind direction and crosswind. I had just heardwitnessed that some guys had been having issues with them and did not want to go from my 4500 to. Kestrel applied ballistics additional info short action. Kestrel 4500nv horus atrag ballistics lockhart tactical. For military purposes they make an olive drab green case with a subdued red backlight that does not interfere with night vision equipment. Kestrel shooters weather meter with applied ballistics.
Kestrel 5700 elite meter with applied ballistics up to. Kestrel makes 2 versions of the 4500 mine is the bright yellow with a neon blue backlight. After opening the battery door, you must rerun the calibration routine or readings will not register. Well, the folks at nielson kellerman have done just that. Available with wireless data transfer instruction manual 800.
Kestrel kestrel 4500a series weather meter with applied. Valuable customer suggestions were also used in the 5 series design. Kestrel 4500 applied ballistics meter part 2 30 cal. This allows users to program the averaging period according to preference. With its builtin digital compass, the 4500 not only quickly measures air speed but also wind direction, as well as calculates crosswind and headwindtailwind with. I have both a 4500 with ab and a 5700 with ab and have to recalibrate the compass all the time. Get your kestrel handheld weather station direct from an authorized dealer. The kestrel 4500 is one of the most requested kestrel products in our line. Maxavg for wind speed, direction, headwindtailwind, crosswind and wind chill are measured independently from stored data. Kestrel 4500 applied ballistics setup and use tutorial size. The next generation of weather monitoring is the here with the kestrel 5500 weather meter. Updating your kestrel sportsman with ab firmware to 4. View and download kestrel 4500 nv instruction manual online. Im oficially impressed by kestrel just seeing the quality of your response.
Bluetooth support on both the phone and kestrel device is required. While the kestrel 4000 is userfriendly and simple to use, reading the instruction manual is recommended in order to use the kestrel 4000 to its fullest potential. The kestrel 5 series includes a builtin dual color backlight, extrastrong polycarbonate lens and aa battery. The kestrel 4500 pocket weather tracker chuckhawks. The kestrel 4500 pocket weather tracker is a complete weather instrument, offering all the features of the kestrel 4000 with instant and accurate measurement of wind speed, temperature, humidity and barometric pressure and numerous other derived functions. If youre familiar with the kestrel 4500, the first thing youll notice is the larger, higherresolution and contrast display and improved font readability.
As with the 4500 series, the kestrel 5500 series is as rugged drop tested to milstd810g standards, waterproof. Software update for applied ballistics kestrel weather meter. The main reason is that it measures everything under the sun, well not everything, but just about. Descriptionthe kestrel companion application is the perfect complement to your ab kestrel weather meter for remote viewing of your shooting solution. It was the most compact and comprehensive, handheld, weather. You will find instructions for connecting and upgrading your kestrel 4500 at this link. Our kestrel ballistics meters line will display a shooting solution on the meter or. The kestrel 5500 handheld weather station provides the same trusted accuracy, reliability, and usability as the original kestrel 4500. Measuring instruments kestrel sportsman 4500 instruction manual 36 pages g1g7 ballistics calculations by applied ballistics weather station kestrel 4000 instructional manual 28 pages. This meter has been replaced by the new elite applied ballistics kestrel meter the kestrel applied ballistics meter combines sophisticated environmental sensing features with longrange shooting ballistics information in one handheld device. The kestrel 3500 is perfect for the user who needs important weather data, but who doesnt require. Instruction manual for kestrel 4500 shooters weather meter with applied ballistics.
The new kestrel 5 series platform adds many new features and options. While the kestrel 4500 is userfriendly and simple to use, reading the instruction manual is recommended in order to use the kestrel 4500 to its fullest potential. I recorded the environment that day on the meter and the ab program gave me the comeups i am using mils for distances beyond 100yds. While the kestrel 4000 is userfriendly and simple to use and the quick start card will help get you started, reading the instruction manual is recommended in order to use the kestrel 4000 to its fullest potential. The kestrel 4500 pocket weather tracker is kestrels environmental meter. Kestrel meter 3500 weather meter the kestrel 3500 is the most powerful of the kestrel 3000 series, measuring temperature, wind speeds, barometric phenomena and pressure trends for up to 3 hours or even longer if needed. October 24th, 20 software update for applied ballistics kestrel weather meter. It has the same and some added functions along with some physical and connectivity improvements, like ios capability. New and enhanced target engagement screen with a new innovative swipepad for easy range, wind speed, and wind direction modification. Here is a video showing the 4000 series vs the new 5000 ser. The kestrel 4500 automatically calculates headwind and the kestrel 4500 s digital compass must be vertical to achieve accurate readings.
Discontinued in 2015 discontinued as of november 2015. Kestrel 4500 automatically calculates crosswind or headwind with respect to a runway or target direction. Overall length, width and thickness are barely changed. While the kestrel 3500 pocket weather meter is a great tool for the outdoorsman, the k4500 is amazing. Hi, the kestrel 4 series meters were extremely popular but technology has changed and it was time to incorporate new technology into a new design. Kestrel built these weather instruments with an integrated ballistics calculator to properly serve the hunting community, allowing you to precisely calculate your next shot for unprecedented accuracy in. Kestrel meter 4500 weather meter discontinued in 2015 the kestrel 4500 is was discontinued in december 2015.
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