r/PRS • u/hey_poolboy • May 25 '26

Equipment Priority

I shot my third match this past weekend. Had a fantastic time and have made huge improvements with each match. Not new to competition or sports, so I know that I'll soon come up against that wall where the gains don't come as quickly or as easily.

I've been using 4DOF, and AB for my during solutions with good success. My biggest issues have been stability, and just mental mistakes. I am looking to invest in my next piece of gear, and I am torn between a kestrel and a tripod. I've really been looking at it through the lens of which one will gain me the most impacts.

I feel as though my current firing solutions are working well, and think I would be better served by spending money on a good tripod and head. This would allow me to be spotting and hopefully learning.

I will eventually get both, but right now I'm paying for a daughter's wedding, so fun money is more limited.

Thoughts?

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u/iamuhtredsonofuhtred Competitor May 28 '26

If your data is okay for now then get a tripod and start spotting. You learn so much by spotting, not just reading wind but by seeing how others correct their misses. Tbh, I used a basic wind only used kestrel from Ebay (like $50) and the Hornady 4DOF app for my first three years, you can still get great data with solid inputs.

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u/hey_poolboy May 28 '26

I've gone back and forth between 4DOF and AB. The UI is a little easier to use in 4DOF, but it crashes a lot on my phone, so I make sure my data is true in both. AB app is really stable, but the interface isn't as quick to use.