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    kestrel 4500 with Horus ATrag Ballistics software.

    Re: kestrel 4500 with Horus ATrag Ballistics software. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: joemusso</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i want to get a kestrel 4500 with Horus ATrag Ballistics. what i want to know is the Horus ATrag Ballistics software...
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    Wind estimation techniques.

    Re: Wind estimation techniques. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if you start trying to "game" the wind you'll lose every time </div></div> What does "game" the wind mean? I lead a sheltered life.
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    Wind estimation techniques.

    Re: Wind estimation techniques. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sniperaviator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So what you are saying is the Kestrel is only calibrated to give correct wind speed when it is pointing directly at the wind.</div></div>...
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    Wind estimation techniques.

    Re: Wind estimation techniques. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bugaboo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I am not sure I understand exactly what you mean, but... Kestrel calculates the Corosswind component this way: you point the Kestrel in the...
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    Which Kestrel?

    Re: Which Kestrel? You're correct that most of the ballistic calculations (except Coriolis) only need the relative direction of fire to wind angle so magnetic declination or true north should make no difference. However the only sensor in the Kestrel which can measure azimuth is it's 2D...
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    Which Kestrel?

    Re: Which Kestrel? The reason the compass is desirable is so the Kestrel can measure the relative direction of the wind and the direction of fire to the target and and use the information without manual entry. If you use a PDA or IPod and can estimate the angle between the target direction...
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    Which Kestrel?

    Re: Which Kestrel? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lou Boyd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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    Which Kestrel?

    Re: Which Kestrel? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kevlars</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Kestrel 4500 bluetooth without Horus -- I have heard horror stories .. you could better spend your money on Loadbase 3 or Field Firing solutions for a...
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    Horus Software and Weather Tracker

    Re: Horus Software and Weather Tracker <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RandomShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Have any of you guys seen or used this: http://www.amazon.com/Kestrel-Pocket-Weather-Tracker-Ballistics/dp/B005XCTD9Y...
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    Problems with Kestrel 4500NV w/Bluetooth

    Re: Problems with Kestrel 4500NV w/Bluetooth I've had a model 4500NV+Horus atrag + bluetooth for about a week. So far I haven't shot with it, I'm just learning how to use it and getting everything set up. Mine displays Iss: 4.61 on the screen when it's turned on. So far everything has...
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    Rifle Scopes opinions on the Horus H37 reticle

    Re: opinions on the Horus H37 reticle The Horus Falcon scope with the H37 reticle gives about the performance of good quality target scope with generous vertical drop capability. It's most impotant feature is that gives the precision of target knobs and click counting without the need to...
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    Short barrel Magnums

    Re: Short barrel Magnums The main characteristic of short magnums is lots of muzzle blast. That requries hearing protection but once you have that you might as well add an efficient brake. Then you can either make the whole rifle lighter or use an larger cartridge and still be able to...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Shooting in extreme cold

    Re: Shooting in extreme cold Something I didn't see mentioned in this thread is bullet stability. All bullets are less stable when air density is higher. Air density increases with: 1. Lower temperature 2. Lower elevation 3. Higher barometric pressure 4 Lower humidity (a small effect)...
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    Range Report Do you have Quick Load software?

    Re: Do you have Quick Load software? I've used Quickload regularly for over fifteen years. It's very good for doing "what if" simulations. I would not ask someone else to run the program for me. There are too many variables which can only determined by having the bullets and rifle in hand...
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    Can you hear your plate go bong

    Re: Can you hear your plate go bong The ambient noise around the shooters location is the most important factor in how far you can hear hits on steel. I've shot at a standard NRA "Javalina" silhouette target at 1500 yards with a 7mm STW and 180 Bergers. There's penty of time to take off the...
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    Best distance for load development 100 yards?

    Re: Best distance for load development 100 yards? I do initial load development with Quickload software simulations. then tune the load at the distance I expect to shoot. I see no point in wearing out a barrel at 100 or 200 yards shooting loads intended to be shot at many times that...
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    Rifle Scopes "Between Clicks" sighting in suggestions!

    Re: "Between Clicks" sighting in suggestions! I wouldn't change the rifle, scope, or the load. Bullets only fly that straight in very simple computer models. Use whichever click as your zero for which spin drift will carry the bullet across that click as it travels downrange in no wind...
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    I want total DEVASTATION!!!

    Re: I want total DEVASTATION!!! Why are you guys interested in killing coyotes? To me they're useful for keeping down the rodent populations.
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    16" PSS 308??

    Re: 16" PSS 308?? It seems a shame to cut down the barrel on a suppressed supersonic rifle only to lengthen it again with a long suppressor. You might consider trying to get a reflex suppressor which is just as effective but a lot shorter: http://www.canadiantactical.ca/technical.html...
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    6.5 Creedmoor ammo question

    Re: 6.5 Creedmoor ammo question I'm using the AMAX 140 grain in my 24" DPMS 6.5 CM. Reasons for the choice was twofold. First on paper it has slightly better downrange energy, a little longer supersonic range, and a little less wind deflection though not as flat of trajectory (at least...
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