Kestrel or Ballistic RF – Necessary at 600 Yards?

[backcountryplatinum]

I'm a 600-yard hunter shooting a 7mm Rem Mag, and I've been pushing longer ranges and experimenting with new ammo.

I currently have a Vortex Razor 4000 rangefinder. I hunt in the mountains in Alberta, Canada, where we can see temperature swings from 0°F to 50°F in a single day.

I'm getting more comfortable with ballistic apps and building DOPE cards, and I've recently added a Garmin Chrono which has helped a lot.

For hunting at these distances, would a Kestrel or a Ballistic RF add meaningful value? Or would I be better off saving the money and putting it toward more hunting trips? My shooting range that I practice at goes to 800 yards.

Thanks

 

[CMcCormick1805]

I’ve carried a wind meter a few times and found that I hardly used it. Usually I estimate wind and have hold overs on my dope cards. As for ballistic range finder I would highly recommend one. I try to keep two backup options though in case my rangefinder is down. I’d say save the money on the kestrel and find out how comfortable you are shooting at long range in various wind conditions. You can always try to cut the distance to an animal!

Get the rangefinder for sure. It makes training and longer shots quicker when you make the ballistic solver do the work.