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Kestrel Elite reliability

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 2:53 pm
by jondavball
Hi,
Two questions if I may: Firstly would you recommend a Kestrel Elite with applied ballistics if I am trying to extend my shooting from 500 to 1000m?

Secondly does anyone have any experience on how reliable the kestrels are? As I am overseas I can pick up a Kestrel elite for about $990 but in Australia they are nearly$1700. The only issue is that having bought overseas I won't have access to the 5 year warranty? So is a 5 year warranty worth an extra $700?

Thanks

Jonathan

Re: Kestrel Elite reliability

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 4:18 pm
by ShaneG
Jonathan
It depends what application you require this for?
For F Class it cannot be used on the mound.

if for other then I advise first you need a first rate range finder to be able to put the ballistics to work
Then you need a very good spotting scope for your offsider to use.

Not to mention a first class accurate platform to use of course.

After all that Kestrels are good gear!

Shane

Re: Kestrel Elite reliability

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:49 pm
by jondavball
Thanks Shane, its not for use on the mound but in the field. I am looking at linking it with a Bushnell Elite 1 mile LRF.

Re: Kestrel Elite reliability

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:13 pm
by superx10
Try these guys http://www.austargets.com/forum/ great knowledge in this field >