Kestrel Ballistics LOAD AND GO! 2700 User manual

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LOAD AND GO™!
Getting started with
the Kestrel 2700

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CONTENTS
Out of the Box Instructions......................................3
At the Range Instructions ......................................12
Additional Tools .......................................................15
Troubleshooting Checklist.....................................19
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Your Kestrel will calculate an accurate windage
correction based on the wind in the location where
you perform the wind capture. Although wind may
vary downrange, using the Kestrel to measure wind
at your shooting location will provide a starting point
based on actual conditions and greatly improve your
probability of success. When possible, take your wind
measurements in an area free of obstruction near your
shooting location. Practicing shooting at long distances
with your Kestrel and learning to recognize and
adjust for changes in wind is the best way to develop
condence in your abilities and prociency in the art of
long range shooting.
Notes on Wind Capture & Holds

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Turn the 2700 On:
Press the center button to turn your Kestrel 2700 on.
Pressing and holding the center button will turn it off.
Out of the Box
Note: To conserve battery, the Kestrel will also power off after 45
minutes of inactivity.

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Calibrate the Compass:
• Hold the Kestrel vertical.
• Press the center button.
• Carefully spin the Kestrel at about 8 seconds per
rotation while the screen counts down from 30 to 0.
(Either direction works.)
When calibrated, the display will change to show the solutions screen.
Trouble shooting: If the calibration fails and returns to the CAL
CPS screen, simply press the center button and repeat.
Note: Every time the battery is replaced the compass in the 2700 will need to
be recalibrated and the screen will display “CAL CPS”.

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Download the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app:
Note: Make sure to choose
LiNK Ballistics, not LiNK
Weather, when selecting
the app.

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4Connect your 2700 to your phone or tablet:
With your Kestrel turned on, open the app and connect to your 2700.
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Troubleshooting: Make sure Bluetooth is turned on in your mobile device. Do
not try to connect the Kestrel using the Bluetooth menu in your mobile device,
use the “Connect Device” option in the app instead. 5

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5Create your gun prole:
Select gun prole management. Select + (IOS) or (Android) to add a
new prole.
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OR
iOS Android

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6Enter your gun information:
Name your gun prole and enter required data. If you are unsure what
information to enter in a eld or where to nd it, tap the name next to
the eld for additional guidance and refer to the following page. When
done hit the “Save” button (iOS) or tap the three dots in the upper right
corner (Android).
OR
iOS Android

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Try to pick a prole name you can differentiate from other gun/caliber
combinations.
Picking your bullet from the Bullet Library will auto-populate the
Diameter, Weight and Ballistic Coefcient elds for your bullet.
Be careful when entering bullet diameter as many common caliber
names do not equal the actual measurement of the bullet diameter.
The bullet library lists the actual bullet diameter next to the commonly
used caliber names.
Bullet Weight will be printed by the manufacturer on the box.
The G1/G7 BCs in the Bullet Library are lab-tested and more accurate
than most manufacturer data. For most long range bullets, a G7 BC
produces more accurate solutions than a G1 BC. If your source for
BCs does not indicate G1 or G7, assume G1.
If you don’t have access to a chronograph, enter the Muzzle Velocity
from the ammo manufacturer or reloading guide and then use the MV
Calibration tool in the app. (See MV Calibration in Additional Tools)
We recommend using a distance of approximately 100 yards/
100 meters to avoid zero shift due to environmental changes.
Conrm your exact zero range with a laser or measuring tape.
Make sure the Elevation & Windage Unit settings match the turrets and
reticle in your scope. (MIL = MRAD/Milliradians, TMOA = True MOA
(Most common), SMOA = Shooters MOA, or exactly 1” at 100 yards)
Gun Prole Builder Tips

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Send your gun prole to the 2700:
Select the desired prole, then tap "Send Prole" to transfer the
prole to your Kestrel 2700.
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Note: You can build and store multiple proles in the app, but the 2700 can
only hold one prole at a time. A prole is any unique combination of gun and
bullet. To change proles, simply transfer a new prole to the 2700.
OR
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OR

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Conrm Prole Transfer:
To conrm your gun prole has transferred correctly to your
2700, check the “Current Prole:” line in the app and make sure
the name of your new gun prole is shown.
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OR
Load and go! You can put away your phone now and head to
the range. The 2700 works completely independently once your
prole has been transferred.
iOS Android

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At the Range
1Update Temperature:
Press the center button once to begin step
one – temperature capture. To ensure an
accurate temperature reading, air must be
owing over the blue temperature sensor.
Conrm the thermometer is showing on the
screen, then simply spin or swing the Kestrel
by the lanyard. Spin for 5 to 10 seconds,
then press the center button to record the
temperature and move to the next step.
2Update Direction of Fire:
Conrm the compass and target icons are
showing on the screen. Holding the 2700
vertical, point the back of the Kestrel at the
target. Press the center button again to conrm
the direction of re and move to the next step.
Target Setup
Target setup is a three step routine to capture all the details of your shot environment.

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3Update Wind Speed & Wind Direction:
Conrm the wind icon is showing on the screen.
Holding the 2700 vertical, point the back of the
Kestrel into the wind for at least 10 seconds
to capture wind direction and average wind
speed. Wind capture "snapshots" a moving 5
second average of wind speed and direction.
Once representative wind values are shown on
the screen, press the center button to capture
the wind and end the target setup routine.
4Set Target Range:
Press and hold the left or right buttons to scroll
target range. The solution will update automatically
when you stop scrolling the range.
Note: You can press the left or right button once to
check your current range. You can also adjust target
range without repeating the Target Setup Routine
when your target is in the same direction and wind
and temperature have not changed signicantly.
Note: To update wind speed and direction without performing the
other Target Setup steps double-tap the center button from the
solution screen. Press any button to capture the wind and return to
the solution screen–updated for the wind reading.
Target Range

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5Take Your Shot:
The numbers and arrows on the solution screen show you how much, and in which
direction, to shift your point of aim. The “E”, or Elevation line, shows you the up/
down correction and the “W”, or Windage line shows the left/right correction.
Note: It can be easy to forget whether to hold on the left or right side of your reticle. Remember, you
always want to shift your muzzle toward the direction the wind is coming from.
If your 2700 indicates 3.4 Up
and 1.5 Left, aim your rie
3.4 up from your target and
1.5 to the left of your target.
Depending on your scope, you
will change your point of aim by
holding visually in your reticle
or dialing using your scope’s
turrets (or a combination of
the two). Make sure the E & W
units set in the 2700 match your
scope’s turrets and reticle.
Wind Direction
Shoot!

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Additional Tools:
Muzzle Velocity Calibration:
If the solution provided by the Kestrel does not
put you on target, rst try repeating the Target
Setup Routine and conrming your range.
If you're still hitting high or low, the Muzzle
Velocity Calibration tool will adjust your muzzle
velocity to provide on target solutions.
Connect your 2700 to the app, then follow the
steps in the Muzzle Velocity Calibration tool.
When the calibration routine is complete, the
prole saved in your 2700 will be updated with
the new muzzle velocity.

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Changing units of measure:
To change the units for target range,
temperature or wind speed, follow the "At the
Range" steps to navigate to the screen for the
units you wish to change. Press the center and
right buttons at the same time to step through
the available units. To change elevation or
windage units, create a new gun prole in the
app and send it to the 2700.
Inclination Angle Correction:
The Kestrel 2700 can also correct for high
angle shots. To turn Inclination Angle on,
connect to the app and toggle the Inclination
Angle setting from Off to On. With this setting
turned on, the last step in the Target Setup
routine will allow you to manually enter a shot
angle by pressing the left or right buttons.
Note: Wind Speed measurements can be displayed in
mph, m/s and km/h. Mph and m/s are indicated by icons.
If no Wind Speed unit icon is shown, km/h is being used.
Note: Your Kestrel ships set to MILs. To change
to MOA, see Gun Prole Builder Tips on pg. 9.

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Wind Vane Mode:
As an added feature, your Kestrel 2700 can be
used with the Kestrel Basic Series Vane Mount
(sold separately) as a real-time wind speed
and direction station for the Kestrel LiNK
Ballistics App:
1 Connect your Kestrel to the Kestrel LiNK
App.
2 Place your Kestrel in the Kestrel Basic
Series Vane Mount (PN# 0782-K123) on
a tripod in an open location exposed to
the same winds affecting your shot. The
Bluetooth range of the Kestrel is about 100
feet – reduced by trees or obstructions.
Vane Mount
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Note: Using Wind Vane Mode will deplete your battery
more quickly, particularly in cold weather.

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3 Select the Single Target Screen in the app.
4 Toggle “Wind Vane Mode” to “ON” to
command the Kestrel to start streaming
real-time wind speed and direction data.
Your solution will update in real time
based upon changing winds.
5 While in Wind Vane Mode, the Kestrel
will display the current wind readings
and ash the wind icon to indicate it is
connected and streaming.
6 To exit Wind Vane Mode:
• Toggle "Wind Vane Mode" to "Off"
in the app;
• Navigate to any other screen in
the app; or
• Press any button on the Kestrel.
Both the Kestrel and the App will display
the last solution calculated. You will need to
return to the single target screen in the app
and toggle the Wind Vane Mode indicator
back to On to restart wind streaming.
Note: Unlike the major variables affecting your elevation
hold which change slowly, winds change quickly so you
will typically see wind speeds and holds varying in Wind
Vane Mode. We recommend you use Wind Vane Mode as
a tool to train your eye and feel to the holds needed for a
range of wind speeds.

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Troubleshooting
• Use quality ammo with a consistent muzzle velocity. When purchasing or loading
ammunition, check that the bullet used in your cartridge is listed in the bullet
library. This will ensure you’re using an accurate ballistic coefcient value. Refer
to the app for example bullets.
• While using the muzzle velocity from an ammo box or reloading manual is an OK
place to start, it’s best to conrm your muzzle velocity with a chronograph. If the
elevation solution value provided by the 2700 still does not put you on target,
use the Muzzle Velocity Calibration tool in the app to adjust the muzzle velocity
to match the real world performance of your rie and cartridge. For best results,
calibrate MV when there is little to no wind.
• Check that the distance to the target you have entered is accurate. Use a laser
rangender or GPS if possible.
• Return your scope turrets to zero before dialing a new solution to avoid adding a
new solution on top of a previous solution.
• Check the “Current Prole” line in the app to ensure that the correct gun prole
is loaded into the 2700.
• Make sure that the values and units set in the gun prole match your gun,
ammunition and target. For example, check that G1/G7, MILs/MOA and yards/
meters selections are all set correctly.

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