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CONTENTS

Features & Options ..........................................................4

Getting to Know Your Kestrel ........................................5

Getting Started .................................................................6

Replacing the Battery ....................................................11

Sensor Calibration .........................................................12

Troubleshooting Checklist ...........................................13

Warranty ..........................................................................14

This User Guide contains only the information you need to get

started using your Kestrel meter. For FAQ’s, chat and e-mail

support, visit www.kestrelballistics.com.

CONTACT US AT

(800) 784-4221 Toll Free North America

(610) 447-1555

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Twitter: @KestrelWeather

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Page 1: ...USER GUIDE 2700 www kestrelballistics com ...

Page 2: ... Use extra care and good judgment when referring to your Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter to make any decisions regarding safety health or property protection CAUTION CR2032 batteries contain lithium a toxic substance Ingestion may cause serious injury or death Keep battery out of the reach of children If swallowed immediately seek medical help Have doctor phone 24 hour hotline at 202 625 3333 cal...

Page 3: ...ng Checklist 13 Warranty 14 This User Guide contains only the information you need to get started using your Kestrel meter For FAQ s chat and e mail support visit www kestrelballistics com CONTACT US AT 800 784 4221Toll Free North America 610 447 1555 Email support kestrelballistics com Facebook fb com KestrelMeters Twitter KestrelWeather ...

Page 4: ...ing screen icon and Hint abbreviation Measurement Icon Units of Measure Elevation E MILs TMOA SMOA Clicks in cm Windage W MILs TMOA SMOA Clicks in cm Target Range y m Temperature F C Direction of Fire deg Wind Speed mph m s km h Wind Direction clock Inclination Angle deg FEATURES OPTIONS ...

Page 5: ...700 REPLACEABLE IMPELLER PRESSURE SENSOR SERIAL NUMBER RANGE SCROLLING BUTTONS POWER TARGET SETUP BUTTON TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR FRONT BATTERY DOOR CR2032 LITHIUM COIN CELL BACK GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KESTREL ...

Page 6: ...l 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 Note Every time the battery is replaced the compass in the 2700 will need to be recalibrated and the screen will display CAL CPS Trouble shooting If the calibration fails a...

Page 7: ... Connect your 2700 to your phone or tablet With your Kestrel turned on open the app and connect to your 2700 Trouble shooting 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 2700 2265604 1 2 7 ...

Page 8: ...8 5 Create your gun profile Select gun profile management Select IOS or Android to add a new profile 1 2 2 OR iOS Android ...

Page 9: ...nd enter required data If you are unsure what information to enter in a field or where to find it tap the name next to the field for additional guidance and refer to the following page When done hit the Save button iOS tap the three dots in the upper right corner Android ...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...profile at a time A profile is any unique combination of gun and bullet To change profiles simply transfer a new profile to the 2700 OR OR 2 1 3 1 2 iOS Android 7 Send your gun profile to the 2700 Select the desired profile then tap Send Profile to transfer the profile to your Kestrel 2700 OR ...

Page 12: ...rrectly to your 2700 check the Current Profile line in the app and make sure the name of your new gun profile is shown OR Load and go You can put away your phone now and head to the range The 2700 works completely independently once your profile has been transferred iOS Android ...

Page 13: ...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 2 Update Direction of Fire Confirm 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 confirm the direction of fire and move to the next step Target Setup Target se...

Page 14: ...t 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 significantly Note...

Page 15: ... 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 rifle 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 ...

Page 16: ...confirming 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 profile saved in your 2700 will be updated with the new muzzle velocity ...

Page 17: ...n 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 Mp...

Page 18: ...d Vane Mode the Kestrel will display the current wind readings and flash 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 a...

Page 19: ...wist open the battery compartment Replace battery with a new clean CR2032 coin cell battery with positive side facing up CR2032 batteries are available in most stores that sell batteries Whenreplacingthebatterydoor besuretokeeptheblack rubbero ring seatedinthegrooveonthecaseback REPLACING THE BATTERY ...

Page 20: ...is supplied with a certificate of conformity and restores your Kestrel s calibration upon installation Temperature Sensor The Kestrel temperature sensor exhibits virtually zero drift over time and generally does not require recalibration for accurate performance during the life of the product If a calibration check is desired please contact Kestrel for options and pricing Pressure Sensor The Kestr...

Page 21: ...ets to zero before dialing a new solution to avoid adding a new solution on top of a previous solution Adjust the parallax knob on your scope until the reticle and target are both in focus together This will avoid a shift in aim if your eye is not perfectly in line with the scope Check the Current Profile line in the app to ensure that the correct gun profile is entered into the 2700 Make sure tha...

Page 22: ...rranty registration or proof of purchase is provided the warranty period will be measured from the meter s date of manufacture Except for the warranties set forth herein NK disclaims all other warranties expressed implied or statutory including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Any implied warranties that may be imposed by applicable l...

Page 23: ...and built in the USA NIELSEN KELLERMAN 21 Creek Circle Boothwyn PA 19061 Phone 610 447 1555 Fax 610 447 1577 Web KestrelBallistics com Email info NKhome com By Please register your Kestrel Meter at www kestrelballistics com 319917_0_8 13 19 ...

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