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New Applied Ballistics® Quantum™ APP! - & It's Free!

Well. I will need a Strelok replacement before long, so I downloaded AB Quantum from the Apple app store - v3.4.3 build 172. Before I gripe about the free version, I'll say that I'm intrigued enough to play with this app a little in the coming weeks, but it's going to have to show me a LOT more before it replaces Strelok or even 4DOF.
  • Within minutes, I hit a hard wall as I compared its 6BR solutions to Strelok: Max range allowed for the "free" version is 875 yards. Want more? Pay up. Unlike Strelok, you don't buy this app. You rent it. By the month or by the year. Forever. I wonder if rent will increase...?
  • Want to load a scope from the library? Awesome. As long as you don't use Athlon or Vortex optics, because those aren't included. I wonder if the paid library is more complete? I mean, no Vortex? Really?
  • Want to enable spin drift, aerodynamic jump, or Coriolis? Pay up.
  • Further up in this thread, mention was made of a free trial under "Upgrade Subscription." Nope. Not in this version, that I've been able to find.
  • Limit of five rifle profiles.
As I said, I'm intrigued enough to tinker with AB Quantum a little bit more, but the "free" version has some significant basic weaknesses (especially the limited range). I do not like the idea of "renting" an application, even if software subscription is becoming a norm. From the user manual (note that the table below says a free Pro trial is available, but I haven't found it):

Being in the USA we have to, and morally want to, follow copyright laws. Reticles are the legal property of the person or company who designs them. The reason Vortex and Athlon are not in the library, is because we don't have permission to add them. We have asked, but we have not received the necessary permissions to legally incorporate them. We are not about to move to a offshore HQ just so we can ignore copyright laws. I suggest emailing them and letting those companies know you would like to see them added. Both of them have received requests from us to implement them.

Their is a free trial for Pro for 3 days. Some users will see a popup with more information regarding this. Update your app here soon and see if that activates the pop up.

Their is a limit of five profiles and Spin Drift/Coriolis isn't of big concern at short distances so they are not activated in Ultralite. I do find it interesting how sometimes people complain about a free product. I mean... it's free....

It is a subscription based model, but we are also constantly implementing new features. WEZ. Sectors. Target Card transfers to other devices (Vector X, Garmin Tactix 8, Kestrel 5700s). Remote control of some devices. Target Cards where you can have individual data for every line. RADAR Flight Data from our laboratory for every single bullet in the library. Not to mention the Mobile Laboratory where you can get your own PDM right into the apps/devices. And we are already working on the next iteration of new features.

So we do have a subscription model, but we are using to constantly add new features, and to develop based on feedback. Not to mention ATAK and CivTAK plugins.
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Maggie’s Funny & awesome pics, vids and memes thread (work safe, no nudity)

Son lives in SW Missouri and has a spray foam insulation business. Sent this picture this morning saying he was spraying for an Amish business today. They cannot hook up to the power grid so they run a solar generator with battery banks to power their tools.

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This is like vegans that do all sorts of mental gymnastics to not eat meat. I’m mean, “impossible meat”?

“Has the look, feel, smell, and taste of real meat, but it’s made from PLANTS.”

Ok, first of all; no it does not. But, more to the point; if you’re so horny for the look, smell, feel, and taste of meat, eat MEAT.

That said, word on the street is that if you’re looking for a freak, find you an Amish girl…

The Shot You’ll Never Forget Giveaway - Enter To Win A Barrel From Rifle Barrel Blanks!

My dog woke me up one morning barking at two coyotes in the back field, so I grabbed my rifle and opened up the back door to take my shot.

Noticed they were awfully close to lined up with one another, so I waited for a couple seconds to see if the one behind the first would step forwards before I pulled the trigger. Sure enough, it stepped forwards and the two were perfectly lined up when I took the shot.

First one dropped dead right there, second one took a couple steps before deciding to flop over. My dog was very happy, he’s held a grudge against coyotes ever since he first saw them trying to drag away his deer bone piles.

First photo link there is to the wide angle showing both of them in the same frame, which won’t let me insert it into the post for some reason.


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Build #2 Strawberry Tequila 360-Manners-ZCO-Custom

Awesome Set up! It does thank you bud! Todd was telling me about the Carbon FIber Buttstock option he was running on his set up. You like the weight difference it provides? I picked up a TCS Max at Nationals and was telling Todd that back end was suprisingly heavier than I thought it was going to be. So once I get mine and if I want to lighten the back end up some I may hit you up if that option is available for the public.

FWIW: I made an ultralight aluminum pad plate for my MPA matrix that uses standard Kick Eez pads and allows for vertical adjustment. That can also be an option. Just fyi.