Kestrel Sportsman Ballistics Weather Meter (0845S)

The Kestrel Sportsman Ballistics Weather Meter was made for the hunter or amateur long range shooter in mind with a budget.  It contains same environmental data as all the 4500 models, and the option to open up in Ballistic mode with a G1/G7 ballistics calculator to instantly provide accurate targeting DOPE for shots within the range of up to 800 yards. It stores up to 16 personalized gun/bullet combinations. The complete weather meter with built in recording also allows you to log the environmental conditions of your best hunts and identify animal behavior patterns using your specific captured data.

You have the optics, ammunition and gun - this meter helps take the guesswork out of your shot as well as aid you in practice of reading the mirage and recognizing environmental conditions that effect your shot.

• G1 - G7 Ballistics Coefficients
• Applied Ballistics Gun Loader Software
• Built-in crosswind calculator and target range estimator

800 Yards:

As you've likely read, the 4500 Applied Ballistic Meter shows accuracy up to 4000 yards and costs a couple hundred dollars more.   This Sportsman has software by the same company, but the Sportsman calculations are limited.  While it can still be used at long ranges, it will take more work on your part if you use it beyond that, as those custom curves are limited to the high end meter.

The Basic Kestrel Sportsman:

The Basic Sportsman meter does not have bluetooth, can does not come with a carry case.  It's a paired down Applied Ballistic software giving accurate custom drag curves for up to 800 yards.  Beyond that, it can certainly be used a great tool in accurate long range shooting, but it does not contain the custom curves from the Litz Library for long range shooting.  

You can enter you everything you need manually and do not need to download software.  You can also use the meter in 'Weather Mode' and use it as a Kestrel 4500 to your environmental data.  

The Sportsman Spotter Pack option:

Includes the 4500 Sportsman with Bluetooth, a vane mound and a large carry case.  It can attach to your belt, but its not the Belt Clip or TYR Carry Case, as its big enough to hold the vane mount.  We recommend one of these cases if you're not using the wind vane or you get the basic Sportsman.

The bluetooth has a couple advantages:

• Upload guns and ammo from your computer using the free Profile Loader software.  This is very useful if you are swapping out more than the 16 gun/ammo combinations.
• You can also use it with the free Kestrel Companion app which acts like a viewer of the screen of the meter.  You enter you latitude, your range, your gun, and ammo... you set the meter on a tripod with the Bluetooth on taking environmental data from where you want (within 30 feet), where you get your reading to your Android / Tablet sitting next to you where you're shooting from.  

Kestrel Sportsman Ballistics Bluetooth Spotter Pack Features:

• Tripod-mountable vane mount to allow the unit to calculate hold information using real-time wind and weather data
• FREE Kestrel Companion App for remote viewing of your shooting solution from your shooting position
• Bluetooth® Wireless Data Transfer to access to the most up-to-date firmware upgrades from shooting industry experts
• Protective, zippered carry pouch for compact, lightweight carrying
• Night-vision-preserving backlight

Kestrel Weather Meter Companion Application

What is the Kestrel Meter Companion App?

The Kestrel Companion app maximizes the capability of your Kestrel Sportsman by allowing it to directly measure the wind speed and direction, all while allowing for easy viewing of your shooting solution. The large display on your mobile device or tablet allows for a quick view of the elevation and windage holds, in addition to the current weather conditions and gun parameters. By placing the Kestrel Sportsman in wind-capture mode, your shooting solution will automatically update on the display with the measured wind values and wind direction.