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Hey Team ,
What app is everyone using for their drop charts etc?
Just starting to try and learn a bit more about the longer range stuff (most of my deer have been shot under 50 metres) and want a decent app to go with it. Have already got a drop chart that goes out to 400 yards but if that trophy of a lifetime walks out beyond that I want to be able to have a crack....I'm not one for just putting lead in the air.
Cheers
I use Shooter, nice and easy to use
I use Strelok, I haven't used it a lot, but it put me bang on first shot at 860m so must be okay!
geoballistics. there's one that link with some of the smartwatches too, i think that's applied-ballistics
I feel a posting supporting Applied Ballistics coming...:)
Hornady app is easy to use and works well for me out to 500 (as far as I shoot).
Now where is Andy ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
I have Shooter and Applied Ballistics. AB is much more expensive.
I find i mainly use Shooter, it works perfectly well for me for my LR hunting ranges to 1000 yards, longest deer has been 994 yards. And i just find the interface slightly easier to use than AB, but they are not that different.
I do use Applied Ballistics to get the Litz validated BC's for various projectiles thou.
Like any of these ballistic apps, you need to put in the time to make sure all the input data is spot on, then get out and shoot to distances beyond what you'd normally hunt at and validate the app to line up with the actual drop you are seeing.
I'm coming!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
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Right, where to start!
Distance first.
After 600m you need to be inputting your environmental if your serious about ethical shot placement.
Up to there use what you want.
Yes I do swear by applied ballistics as they have awesome back up and are always upgrading their software and also the only solver that you can get CDM's for.
Personally I use the kestrel 5700 elite that has an internal compass and free CDM's.
My choice of Rf binos are sigsauer 3000bdx which when paired to the kestrel does every thing I need and more with accurate solutions out past 2.5k.
Amy questions ask away
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"You can't use any other solver than AB the rest are just a waste of your time and money"Quote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
I have used a few but keep going back to strelok pro. Its simple to use has more features than the the others but they dont get in the way if you just need a simple solver.
But any app will only work well with good data in. and they all need to be trued. dont think paying the most money for a app or device will keep you on target with out some trueing.
All the app have won events all round the world.
That's correct assuming you are at a level that warrants using ab cdm's which is through Trans and into subsonic.Quote:
Originally Posted by blair993
Correct me if I'm wrong but the elite sniper forces in the western world are predominatly using ab.
There's a reason for that.
Don't get me wrong as I have used most apps that have been on the market since you could get them.
Yep bullshit in bullshit out end of story.
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i really doubt any sniper team is using a phone app for the solver. It makes alot of sense for them to use a kestral. so yes they are pretty much tied to AB. very few of them would have any option on what they use. Also couldn't see the yanks paying for a Russians ballistic solver.Quote:
Originally Posted by andyanimal31
AB is not perfect neither are all the others. They have all had fuckups.
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Originally Posted by blair993
To be fair I didn't mean a phone app as the kestrel is the go to for those boys.Quote:
Originally Posted by blair993
With any system they choose they keep it simple by using one system so easier for training and logistics.
The kestrel and ab are not there by luck, they are the best system for what they want at the moment.
With litz and hodnett on the same page which is a pretty formidable team.
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It doesn't sound like the OP is planning to buy a kestrel so a little of topic really.Quote:
Originally Posted by andyanimal31
Ok, the reason I use ab on my phone and recommend it is I set a heap of people up with the tools to get further out.
If they have problems with their solver then I am way more use to them as I can help them out by going through my app and seen where the problem for them is.
It's also the best on the market and in the big picture with your other purchase's its pretty small change to have me on tap to help.
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whats long range for you.
For me I have not shot past 500 mtr.
So a simple bit of paper taped to my stock in 25 mtr increments with drop and # of clicks to wind up works for me. Not interested in getting into all the complexity of secondary effects.
I just used The Nikon Spot on app which is basic, and a range finder set to "True ballistic range" to allow for up and down. 6" group at 500 mtr will drop any deer or goat side on.
Have recently added the "TruFlite" app to my Garmin watch. (Does mean I have to have my glasses with me). It dose include air pressure, temperature and altitude.
Preset it with my load details, BC, velocity etc on the PC
Z
Ps I shoot 2 rifles commonly, 1 is sub MOA, the other I use for most of my hunting shoots 1.5-2 MOA
pointblank online......all I can ask for and simple to use...perfect for a techtard,also has pretty curved picture ASWELL as the numbers/figures....
I run a Kestrel but have used Ballistic AE, Shooter, StrelokPro app and just started using Hornady 4DOF. Only use the apps for researching different calibers, projectiles, energy and velocity at maximum hunting range. I suggested Sterlok Pro to all my mates and other because it has the added feature of reticle hold over page for most scopes and really handy for non-dialup scopes.
Strelok, been using it for a couple of years and it helped my nail a chamois at 500 yards. Just upgraded to Strelok+ I think it's worth the $9 to get the load validation and different zoom levels for BDC reticle calibration.
Just trying one from Weta Precision. Pretty simple to use but we will see how it goes.