Kestrel 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter Overview

Environmental Measures
	Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure)
	Temperature
	Wind Direction
	Wind Speed/Air Speed
Tips For Taking Accurate Measurements

Setting the Standard for Long-Range Accuracy, Reliability, and Affordability.

Combining onsite wind and weather measurements with an extremely accurate ballistics calculator, the all new Kestrel 2700 keeps the options simple while amping up the performance capabilities to take long-range shots with confidence. Much more than a wind and weather meter - this unit is a powerful and effective tool for making first-round hits.

Inside the Kestrel 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter is a powerful G1/G7 ballistics solver by Applied Ballistics to ensure that you hit your target on the first shot, out to 875 yards. The single target display allows you to easily view the elevation and windage solutions for your shot. Whether out on a hunt or just at the range, the Kestrel 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter is the rugged handheld solution to ensure your shot finds its target.

Accurate Environmentals – Measures wind speed, wind direction, air pressure, and temperature
G1/G7 Ballistics Solver – Applied Ballistics library of lab tested bullet data and Applied Ballistics Ultralite™ ballistics engine. Expect extreme accuracy out to the max range of 875yds
Customizable Shooting Solutions - Ballistics data specific to your rifle, bullet, and scope
Single Target Display - Easily view the elevation and windage solutions for your shot
Wind Capture - Intuitive Wind Capture feature instantly measures and adjusts for real-time wind conditions
User-Friendly – Simple 3 button operation and Easy Mode step-by-step guidance on getting started
Use With A Vane Mount - The Kestrel Basic Series Vane Mount is the perfect accessory option to help discover wind direction and for a hands-free experience
Rugged, All-Weather Durability – IP-67 Waterproof, MIL-STD-810 drop-tested, long life battery, and backed by 5-Year Warranty
Protective Slip-On Cover – Slides over the entire unit for added durability
Load & Go Convenience – Upload a gun profile for your specific rifle and bullet in the 2700 using the free Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app, then leave your phone behind – the 2700 is a fully functional, stand-alone field tool
Free Kestrel LiNK Ballistics App – View solutions remotely and easily build, store, and transfer gun and bullet data to and from unit and view solutions remotely using the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics App

	Kestrel 2700 Platform	Kestrel 5700 Platform			Kestrel 5700 Elite Platform
	Kestrel 2700	Kestrel 5700	Ruger Kestrel 5700	Hornady Kestrel 5700	Kestrel 5700 Elite	Kestrel 5700X Elite
	$199 Buy Now	$449 Buy Now	$449 Buy Now	$539 Buy Now	$749 Buy Now	$899 Buy Now
	LiNK Enabled
LiNK Enabled	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	G1/G7 Drag Models in Mil, TMOA, SMOA, in, cm, Clicks
G1/G7 Drag Models in Mil, TMOA, SMOA, in, cm, Clicks	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	Corrects for Wind, Temp, & Altitude Changes
Corrects for Wind, Temp, & Altitude Changes	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	Easy Mode
Easy Mode	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	MV Calibration Guide
MV Calibration Guide	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
	Gun Profile Storage
Gun Profile Storage	1 Gun	3 Guns	3 Guns	3 Guns	30 Guns	30 Guns
	Targets
Targets	1 Target	1 Target	1 Target	1 Target	30 stages with 10 targets in each	30 stages with 10 targets in each
	Aerodynamic Cross Wind Jump
Aerodynamic Cross Wind Jump		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	Coriolis
Coriolis		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	Spin Drift
Spin Drift		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	Muzzle Velocity - Temperature Correction
Muzzle Velocity - Temperature Correction		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	Moving Target Lead Calculator
Moving Target Lead Calculator		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	Target Range Estimator
Target Range Estimator		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	Target Speed Estimator
Target Speed Estimator		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
	Ruger Rifles & Match Grade Ammo Library
Ruger Rifles & Match Grade Ammo Library			✔
	Hornady 4DOF Custom Bullet File
Hornady 4DOF Custom Bullet File				✔
	Axial Form Factor Calibration Guide
Axial Form Factor Calibration Guide				✔
	Zero Angle
Zero Angle				✔
	Range Card
Range Card					✔	✔
	Target Card
Target Card					✔	✔
	Applied Ballistics Custom Curves
Applied Ballistics Custom Curves					✔	✔
	Subsonic Range Truing (Drop Scale Factor)
Subsonic Range Truing (Drop Scale Factor)					✔	✔
	Zero Offset
Zero Offset					✔	✔
	Faster Processor Speed for ELR
Faster Processor Speed for ELR						✔
	Adjustable Bluetooth Strength Settings
Adjustable Bluetooth Strength Settings						✔
	Max Range
Max Range	875 Yards	4000 Yards	4000 Yards	3828 Yards	5500 Yards	5500 Yards

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Uses

Hunting
Law Enforcement
Military Weather & Environmental Monitoring
Shooting

Features

3-Button Control
Digital Compass
Drop-Tested to MIL-STD-810G
Hard Slip-On Protective Cover
High Contrast, Sunlight Readable Monochrome LCD Display
LiNK Wireless Communication to Mobile Devices (Bluetooth low energy)*
Pressure Sensor
Temperature Sensor (Patented External Isolated)
Waterproof to IP67 (3'/1M for 30 minutes)
G1/G7 Drag Models
Muzzle Velocity Calibration
Supports Mil, MOA, Clicks

Includes

Battery - 1 x CR2032
Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
Instructions
Lanyard
Protective Cover - Hard Slip-on

Specs

SENSORS
SENSORS	1 0 0 0	2 0 0 0	2 5 0 0	3 0 0 0	3 5 0 0	3 5 0 0 D T	3 5 5 0 F W	3 5 5 0 A G	ACCURACY (+/-)*	RESOLUTION	SPEC. RANGE	OP. RANGE	NOTES
Wind Speed \| Air Flow	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20 ft/min	0.1 m/s 1 ft/min 0.1 km/h 0.1 mph 0.1 knots 1 B* 0.1 F/S*	0.6 to 40.0 m/s 118 to 7,874 ft/min 2.2 to 144.0 km/h 1.3 to 89.5 mph 1.2 to 77.8 knots 0 to 12 B* 2-131.2 F/S*	0.6 to 60.0 m/s 118 to 11,811 ft/min 2.2 to 216.0 km/h 1.3 to 134.2 mph 1.2 to 116.6 knots 0 to 12 B* 2-196.9 F/S*	1 inch\|25 mm diameter impeller with precision axle and low-friction Zytel® bearings. Startup speed stated as lower limit, readings may be taken down to 0.4 m/s \| 79 ft/min \| 1.5 km/h \| .9 mph \| .8 kt after impeller startup. Off-axis accuracy -1% @ 5º off-axis; -2% @ 10º; -3% @ 15º. Calibration drift < 1% after 100 hours use at 16 MPH \| 7 m/s. Replacement impeller (NK PN-0801) field installs without tools (US Patent 5,783,753). Wind speed calibration and testing should be done with triangle on impeller located at the top front face of the Kestrel. *F/S only in Ballistics units. Beaufort not available in Ballistics units.
Ambient Temperature		•	•	•	•	•	•	•	0.9 °F 0.5 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	-20.0 to 158.0 °F -29.0 to 70.0 °C	14.0.0 to 131.0 °F -10.0 to 55.0 °C	Hermetically sealed, precision thermistor mounted externally and thermally isolated (US Patent 5,939,645) for rapid response. Airflow of 2.2 mph\|1 m/s or greater provides fastest response and reduction of insolation effect. Calibration drift negligible. Thermistor may also be used to measure temperature of water or snow by submerging thermistor portion into material -- remove impeller prior to taking submerged measurements and ensure humidity sensor membrane is free of liquid water prior to taking humidity-based measurements after submersion.
Relative Humidity				•	•	•	•	•	3.0 %RH	0.1 %RH	5 to 95% non-condensing	0 to 100%	Polymer capacitive humidity sensor mounted in thin-walled chamber external to case for rapid, accurate response (US Patent 6,257,074). To achieve stated accuracy, unit must be permitted to equilibrate to external temperature when exposed to large, rapid temperature changes and be kept out of direct sunlight. Calibration drift +/- 2% over 24 months. Humidity sensor may be recalibrated at factory or in field using Kestrel Humidity Calibration Kit (NK PN-0802).
Pressure			•		•	•	•	•	1.5hPa\|mbar 0.044 inHg 0.022 PSI	0.1 hPa\|mbar 0.01 inHg 0.01 PSI	25°C/ 77°F 750-1100 hPa\|mbar 22.15-32.48 inHg 10.88-15.95 PS	0.30 to 48.87 inHg 10.0 to 1654.7 hPa\|mbar 0.14 to 24.00 PSI and 14.0 to 131.0 °F -10.0 to 55.0 °C	Monolithic silicon piezoresistive pressure sensor with second-order temperature correction. Pressure sensor may be recalibrated at factory or in field. Adjustable reference altitude allows display of station pressure or barometric pressure corrected to MSL. Kestrel 4200 displays station pressure on a dedicated screen. Kestrel 2500 and 3500 display continuously updating three-hour barometric pressure trend indicator: rising rapidly, rising, steady, falling, falling rapidly. Kestrel 4000 series displays pressure trend through graphing function. PSI display on Kestrel 4000 series only.
Compass							•	•	5°	1° 1/16th Cardinal Scale	0 to 360°	0 to 360°	2-axis solid-state magnetoresistive sensor mounted perpendicular to unit plane. Accuracy of sensor dependent upon unit's vertical position. Self-calibration routine eliminates magnetic error from batteries or unit and must be run after every full power-down (battery removal or change). Readout indicates direction to which the back of the unit is pointed when held in a vertical orientation. Declination/variation adjustable for True North readout.
CALCULATED MEASUREMENTS
MEASUREMENT	1 0 0 0	2 0 0 0	2 5 0 0	3 0 0 0	3 5 0 0	3 5 0 0 D T	3 5 5 0 F W	3 5 5 0 A G	ACCURACY (+/-)*	RESOLUTION	SPEC. RANGE	SENSORS EMPLOYED	NOTES
Altitude			•		•	•	•	•	typical: 23.6ft/7.2m max: 48.2ft/14.7m	1ft 1m	typical: 750 to 1100 mBar max: 300 to 750 mBar	Pressure User Input (Reference Pressure)	Height above Mean Sea Level ("MSL"). Temperature compensated pressure (barometric) altimeter requires accurate reference barometric pressure to produce maximum absolute accuracy. Both accuracy specs corresponds to a reference pressure anywhere from 850 to 1100 mBar.
Barometric Pressure			•		•	•	•	•	0.07 inHg 2.4 hPa\|mbar	0.01 inHg 0.1 hPa\|mbar	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Pressure User Input (Reference Altitude)	Air pressure that would be present in identical conditions at MSL. Station pressure compensated for local elevation provided by reference altitude. Requires accurate reference altitude to produce maximum absolute accuracy
Delta T						•		•	3.2 °F 1.8 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure	Difference between dry bulb temperature and wet bulb temperature. When spraying, indicates evaporation rate and droplet lifetime. Safe range for pesticide spraying is 4 to 16 °F / 2 to 9 °C.
Dew Point				•	•	•	•	•	3.4 °F 1.9 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	15 to 95 % RH Refer to Range for Temperature Sensor	Temperature Relative Humidity	Temperature that a volume of air must be cooled to at constant pressure for the water vapor present to condense into dew and form on a solid surface. Can also be considered to be the water-to-air saturation temperature.
Heat Index				•	•		•	•	7.1°F 4.0°C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity	Perceived temperature resulting from the combined effect of temperature and relative humidity. Calculated based on NWS Heat Index (HI) tables. Measurement range limited by extent of published tables
Temperature Humidity Index - THI (NRC)								•	1.5°F 0.8°C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity
Temperature Humidity Index - THI (Yousef)								•	2.3°F 1.3°C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity
Wet Bulb Temperature - Psychrometric					•	•	•	•	1.6 °F 0.9 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure	Temperature indicated by a sling psychrometer. Due to nature of the psychrometric ratio for a water-air system, this approximates the thermodynamic wet-bulb temperature. The thermodynamic wet-bulb temperature is the temperature a parcel of air would have if cooled adiabatically to saturation temperature via water evaporating into it.
Wind Chill		•	•	•	•		•	•	1.6 °F 0.9 °C	0.1 °F 0.1 °C	Refer to Ranges for Sensors Employed	Wind Speed Temperature	Perceived temperature resulting from combined effect of wind speed and temperature. Calculated based on the NWS Wind Chill Temperature (WCT) Index, revised 2001, with wind speed adjusted by a factor of 1.5 to yield equivalent results to wind speed measured at 10m above ground. Measurement range limited by extent of published tables.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
MEASUREMENT	1 0 0 0	2 0 0 0	2 5 0 0	3 0 0 0	3 5 0 0	3 5 0 0 D T	3 5 5 0 F W	3 5 5 0 A G	NOTES
Display & Backlight	•	•		•		•	•	•	Reflective 3 1/2 digit LCD. Digit height 0.36 in / 9 mm. Aviation green electroluminescent backlight. Manual activation with auto-off
Display & Backlight			•		•				Reflective 5 digit LCD. Digit height 0.36 in / 9 mm. Choice of aviation green or visible red (NV models only) electroluminescent backlight. Manual activation with auto-off.
Response Time & Display Update	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	All measurements except those based on relative humidity respond accurately within 1 second. Relative humidity and all measurements which include RH in their calculation may require as long as 1 minute to fully equilibrate to a large change in the measurement environment. Display updates every 1 second.
Max/Avg Wind	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	One-button clear and restart of Max Wind Gust and Average Wind measurement.
Data Upload & Bluetooth® Data Connect Option							•	•	Requires optional PC interface (USB or RS-232) or Bluetooth data transfer option and provided software. Bluetooth Data Transfer Option: Adjustable power consumption and radio range from up to 30 ft \| 9 meters. Individual unit ID and 4-digit PIN code preprogrammed for easy identification and data security when pairing and transmitting. Employs Bluetooth Serial Port Protocol for data transmission.
Clock / Calendar	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Real-time hours:minutes clock.
Auto Shutdown	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	After 45 minutes of no key presses.
Languages									English
Certifications	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	CE certified, RoHS and WEEE compliant. Individually tested to NIST-traceable standards (written certificate of tests available at additional charge).
Origin	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Designed and manufactured in the USA from US and imported components. Complies with Regional Value Content and Tariff Code Transformation requirements for NAFTA Preference Criterion B.
Battery Life	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	CR2032, one, included. Average life, 300 hours. Battery life reduced by backlight use in 2000 to 3500 models.
Shock Resistance	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	MIL-STD-810g, Transit Shock, Method 516.6 Procedure IV; unit only; impact may damage replaceable impeller.
Sealing	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Waterproof (IP67 and NEMA-6).
Operational Temperature Limits	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	14° F to 131° F \| -10 °C to 55 °C Measurements may be taken beyond the limits of the operational temperature range of the display and batteries by maintaining the unit within the operational range and exposing it to the more extreme environment for the minimum time necessary to take reading.
Storage Temperature	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	-22.0 °F to 140.0 °F \| -30.0 °C to 60.0 °C.
Size & Weight	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	4.8 x 1.9 x 1.1 in / 12.2 x 4.8 x 2.8 cm, 3.6 oz / 102 g (including slip-on cover).

* NOTE: Accuracy calculated as uncertainty of the measurement derived from statistical analysis considering the combined effects from primary sensor specifications, circuit conversions, and all other sources of error using a coverage factor of k=2, or two standard deviations (2Σ).

Kestrel Basic (1000-3500) Certificates of Comformity

Certificate of Conformity Kestrel 1000, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 3500DT with SNs above 2262687 (Size: 290.8 KB)

Certificate of Conformity for the Kestrel 1000-3500DT with SNs above 2262687

Downloads

Kestrel Basic (1000-3500) Troubleshooting Documents

How do I change the units on my Kestrel 2700? (Size: 94.9 KB)

This document shows a quick guide on how to change the units for a Kestrel 2700.

Why won't my Kestrel 2700 power on? (Size: 395.7 KB)

This document shows why some units may not power on, especially after changing the battery.

Kestrel Basic (1000-3500) Instruction Manuals

Kestrel 2700 Quick Start Guide (Size: 3 MB)

"Load and Go!" with your Kestrel 2700 and this Quick Start guide.

Kestrel 2700 User Guide (Size: 3.3 MB)

User guide for the Kestrel 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter

Support Documents for all Kestrels

Product Safety and Warranty (Size: 762.1 KB)

Product Safety and Warranty Kestrel 5000 Series

FAQs

Product Questions

Why do I keep losing my compass calibration on my Kestrel 5500/5700/2700 series Meter?

Typically this will happen if the Kestrel is placed near a magnet or magnetic source. Things such as the MagnetoSpeed Riflekuhl or other chamber chillers, electronic hearing protection, or maybe even magnetic buttons on your pocket. Any magnet can affect the compass calibration. Also storing the Kestrel in a metallic enclosure such as a gun safe can have an affect on the compass calibration.

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How many gun profiles can the Kestrel 2700 hold?

The Kestrel 2700 can only hold 1 gun profile at a time. You can store as many profiles in the Kestrel LiNK Ballistic app as you want however.

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How do I calibrate the compass on a Kestrel 2700?

If the Kestrel reads “CAL CPS”, then you will need to calibrate the compass prior to using. To do so, press the center button when CAL CPS is on the screen. Spin and the number 30 will appear on the screen. Hold the Kestrel vertical and rest the bottom of the Kestrel on a table or your hand and rotate the Kestrel in place until the number reaches 0. You can spin the Kestrel in either direction but it is recommended not to spin too fast or you can get a bad calibration.

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Can I build a gun profile directly on the Kestrel 2700?

No, the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app is needed to create a profile and load it on the Kestrel 2700.

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How do I connect the Kestrel 2700 to the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app?

The Kestrel 2700 is always advertising its Bluetooth signal so you just need to turn it on. You should NOT pair the 2700 directly to your device’s main Bluetooth screen. First, make sure Bluetooth is turned on on the mobile device. You would then just need to open the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app and go to Connect Device. Your unit with serial should be showing on the screen, press it to start the connection.

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What ballistic solver is used on the Kestrel 2700?

The Kestrel 2700 uses Applied Ballistics Lite as the ballistic solver.

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The battery door seems to have broken on my Kestrel 2700, what can I do?

We have replacement battery doors we can send you. Please see this link: Replacement Doors

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What is the battery life of the CR2032 battery in the Kestrel 2700?

Battery life will depend on Bluetooth usage. Typical usage without using the app frequently should get 130 hours of battery life. Battery life goes down drastically when connect to the app and live streaming the wind values, especially in colder temperatures.

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After calibrating the compass, use the left or right arrow buttons to set the range. Holding the button will make the range increase quicker.
Press the center button to enter environmental capture. Swing or wave the Kestrel to get airflow over the sensor. Once the temperature stabilizes press the center button again.
Next is the direction of fire screen. Point the back of the Kestrel towards your target and press the center button to do a capture.
Wind direction and speed follows. Point the back of the Kestrel directly into the prevailing wind. Make sure you capture at least 10 seconds of wind in this direction and when satisfied press the center button to end capture.
If inclination was set in the app, enter your inclination angle using the directional arrows.

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Will the Kestrel 2700 turn off automatically when connected to the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app?

The Kestrel 2700 will power off after 45 minutes of inactivity however this does not apply when connected via Bluetooth to the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app

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