Wind Meter Kestrel 5700X Elite

This Kestrel 5700X Elite wind meter offers the perfect combination of measuring devices that are needed for perfect long range target acquisition. The right name would be a ‘ballistic wind meter’, when you look at the functions that are housed in the rugged, splash proof frame. Besides wind speed, wind direction, temperature and air pressure can be measured.

By downloading an app for smartphone or tablet, you can make use of a ballistic calculator that combines the measured variables with pre-set ballistic data. For the latter, you can make use of the Ballistic Library that saves you putting in diameter, weight and ballistic coefficient of the bullet. If needed, you can put them in manually too.

With all the date stored under a profile, there are just a couple of quick measurements needed to let the Kestrel 5700X Elite wind meter put the variables into the equation. Namely:

• temperature
• direction of shot
• wind speed
• wind direction

With those measurements done, you just enter the exact distance to the target and the screen will show you exactly how many clicks the reticle needs to be adjusted in elevation and windage. When shooting under a great incline, an inclination angle setting can be switched on, after which you can manually put in the angle to be included in the calculations.

Especially as the measured variables can vary from minute to minute, it’s exceptionally valuable not to waste time on calculations yourself. In no time, everything is measured and calculated, making the suggested windage and elevation as relevant as possible. What the Kestrel 5700X Elite wind meter offers, is ease of use and speed. Exactly what’s needed for a long distance shot up to 5500 yards.

Compared to the Kestrel 5700, the 5700X Elite offers the following extras:

• range table
• target table
• applied ballistics custom curves
• subsonic range truing (drop scale factor)
• zero offset
• faster processor for ELR (extreme long range)
• adjustable Bluetooth strength