Kestrel Ballistics 5700 User Manual

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Getting Started with your Hornady Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Meter
Please note: This guide goes through Ballistics mode not Easy mode.
1) Install battery and lanyard and turn unit on.
2) Go to Ballistics Mode.
a) Press the Gear button to open the main menu. Use the right or left arrow to change Mode
to Ballistics.
3) Calibrate the compass.
a) Use the down arrow to navigate to System and press the center button. Navigate to the
Compass Calibrate line in the System submenu and press the center button.
b) Stand the Kestrel on its end, preferably on a table at least 3 feet away from any metal
objects.
c) Press the center button and begin rotating the Kestrel in either direction at a constant
speed, counting to between 6-10 seconds per rotation. Rotate at least three times, or until
the screen says "Cal Complete".
4) Set your Latitude.
Press the Gear button until you are back to the main ballistics screen. Use the down arrow to
scroll to Environment and press the center button. Highlight Lat… and use the left or right arrow
to adjust the latitude to match your current location. Your latitude can be found through an
internet search. Alternatively, you can connect to the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app (Android or
iOS) and send your phone’s current Latitude directly to the Kestrel.
5) Create a bullet file.
You can create a bullet file directly on the Kestrel or by building a bullet file in the Kestrel LiNK
Ballistics application and sending it over to the Kestrel through Bluetooth. The advantage of

Kestrel Ballistics 5700 Specifications

General

Humidity Range	5 to 95% RH
Water Resistance	IP67
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Model	5700
Ballistics Solver	Applied Ballistics
Weather Measurements	Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Altitude
Temperature Range	-29 to 70°C (-20 to 158°F)
Altitude Range	-500 to 9000 m
Accuracy	Varies by measurement
Display	Monochrome LCD
Battery Type	1 x AA
Battery Life	400 hours
Operating Temperature	-20 to 55 °C
Storage Temperature	-30 to 60 °C

Summary

Initial Setup and Mode Navigation

Install Battery and Turn On

Instructions for installing the battery and powering on the Kestrel unit.

Navigate to Ballistics Mode

Steps to access the Ballistics mode via the Gear button and arrow keys.

Compass Calibration Procedure

Access Compass Calibration

Navigate to System > Compass Calibrate in the menu.

Perform Calibration Rotation

Rotate the Kestrel at a constant speed for 6-10 seconds per rotation.

Environmental Settings Configuration

Set Device Latitude

Adjust latitude to match current location or sync via Kestrel LiNK app.

Create Bullet File

Create or transfer bullet files for ballistic calculations.

Ballistics Data Input

Bullet File Parameters

Details on inputting Gun, Muzzle Velocity, Drag Model/Bullet File, BC, BW, BD.

Rifle and Scope Data

Inputting Zero Range/Angle and Bore Height for accuracy.

Target and Wind Capture

Capture Target Information

Inputting Target Range and Direction of Fire (DoF) and Inclination Angle (Ideg).

Capture Wind Information

Inputting Wind Direction (WD), Average Wind Speed (WS1), Max Wind Speed (WS2).

Axial Form Factor Calibration

Understand Axial Form Factor

Adjusting FF to account for rifle-specific bullet drag differences.

Perform Axial Form Factor Calibration

Step-by-step guide to calibrate FF using shot data and adjustments.