New for 2023: Ruger Kestrel 5700 Elite

by
posted on January 19, 2023
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
Mainruger Kestrel Elite Front Open

Kestrel Ballistics has announced the release of the new Ruger Kestrel 5700 Elite, custom designed for Ruger enthusiasts. This particular model comes with a library of pre-measured Ruger rifles and commonly available match-grade ammunition; Easy Mode for simplified target set up; storage for up to 30 different gun profiles; and 10 stages with 10 targets each.

The Ruger 5700 Elite, yields comprehensive environmental measurements thanks to the patented sensors that measure wind speed and direction, air temperature, density altitude, pressure, and humidity, which in turn deliver elevation and windage solutions for unprecedented accuracy on extended long-range shots. Users also gain access to the Full Applied Ballistics library of over 1,000 bullet profiles, along with the ability to see multiple targets in the fully customizable Target Card or the easier-to-use Range Card.

Ruger Kestrel Elite info screen

The Kestrel LiNK® Ballistics app for the Ruger systems gives the user even more possibilities to customize their Ruger weapon system for precision. The engineering teams at Ruger and Kestrel have performed field-testing on the library of various Ruger rifle and cartridge combinations to ensure their accuracy. Powered by Bluetooth Low Energy data transfer, users are able to connect the 5700 Elite to compatible ranger finders, scopes, and shooting apps. Within the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app, users can manager, view, and save ballistic data on their mobile device. The app is free to download for both iOS and Android users.

Learn more about the new 5700 Elite at kestrelballistics.com. MSRP: $749

Latest

Dont Look Around The Smoke Follow Through And Keep Your Stockweld Secure
Dont Look Around The Smoke Follow Through And Keep Your Stockweld Secure

3 Muzzleloader Mishaps to Avoid

Your smokepole sights are hovering over the vitals of an elk or deer, and you touch off the trigger. But did you make one of these mistakes? Let’s take a look through some things that can go wrong, before they ever do.

Submit Your Member's Best Hunt Entries NOW

Now hear this, NRA American Hunter readers: this is a call for entries for American Hunter’s “2027 Members’ Best” feature story to run next year in our combined June/July print issue.

Kent Cartridge Recall of Certain Shotshell Ammunition

Kent Cartridge is recalling specific lots of select 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotshell ammunition due to the potential for excessive chamber pressure when fired. The issue is limited to the product code and lot number combinations identified below.

#SundayGunday: Benelli Ethos Cordoba

On this week's #we’reSundayGunday, we are checking out the Ethos Cordoba A.I. BE.S.T. shotgun, a hunt-focused model of Benelli’s competition-driven semi-automatic. Learn more about it on this exclusive video.

Trump Wants to Make the Outdoors Safe Again

President Trump is attempting to reduce mosquito and tick-carried diseases, including the alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a tick-carried molecule linked to a potentially serious human allergy to red meat and other mammalian products. (AGS is primarily transmitted from bites from the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) in the U.S.)

Elk Tactics: It’s Not All About the Bugles

It’s hard not to return the bugle of a bull in the wild. But the author is convinced tactics he uses with calling help seal the deal on public land.

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.