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  1. Christopher Rance

    Israel Defense Force Sniper Competition 2018

    Here is a write up of this years Israeli Defense Force International Sniper Competition. It was the first year to host international teams alongside Israel's elite Infantry, Reconnaissance and Counter Terrorism units. Instructors from the United States Army Sniper Course took 3rd, with United...
  2. Christopher Rance

    Wind speed calculator

    I was reading the Field Firing Solutions manual and on page 55, it goes into discussion on the wind vector screen and the wind calculator function. The example used is; Example: Say at 950 yards is some burning rubble and the smoke is moving from left to right across his field of view. The...
  3. Christopher Rance

    ColdBore on Mac

    Good morning, I have the ColdBore phone app, and I want to install the desktop app as well, and I already have some windows based programs like AB Analytics running on my Mac, but for some reason I cannot get the ColdBore program up and running. I use Wine version 1.8. Any assistance is...
  4. Christopher Rance

    Magnettospeed V3 with Suppressor

    What's the recommended distance from the bore to sensor deck when used with a supressor? I'm using a surefire FA762SS suppressor and 190 gr Nosler CC out of a 20" Larue OBR.
  5. Christopher Rance

    Reticle swap for Leupold spotting scope.

    I contacted Leupold and for them to put in a TMR reticle in a Gold ring spotting scope is 549.99. Hell, that's what I paid for the scope. Wasn't it like 400 bucks a year ago?
  6. Christopher Rance

    Kestrel meters resource and troubleshooting website

    Kestrel Meters Owners Manuals, Instructions, Specifications, Software | AllKestrel.com Allkestrel.com is your one stop shop for anything and everything Kestrel. From firmware updates for the Applied Ballistics Kestrel to Horus ballistic support files to Bluetooth troubleshooting and more...
  7. Christopher Rance

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Rear sight click values for Springfield Range Officer 1911 .45 cal

    Been browsing around but haven't had any luck in finding out the click value for the rear sight on the Springfield Range Officer 1911 .45 Acp. Any guidance is appreciated.
  8. Christopher Rance

    New app from Kestrel "Kestrel companion mobile "

    ​​Contact: Meg Keating [email protected] nVisti, LLC ? Kestrel Companion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Applied Ballistics Announces New Kestrel Companion Mobile App New Application Allows for Remote Viewing and Control over Bluetooth for your Kestrel Shooter’s Weather Meter with...
  9. Christopher Rance

    Summer Biathlon, good starter rifle for LH

    I have quite a few summer biathlon events popping up in my area and would like to compete. I only have a budget of about 500-700 bucks for a rifle and accessories. What rifle would you recommend for a LH shooter? I would like to continue this sport so a rifle that has the possibility for...
  10. Christopher Rance

    Sidearms & Scatterguns A good starter 1911 for EIC matches

    I only have a budget of about 800-900 dollars for a 1911 that I would like to use for some local EIC matches. I also would like a platform that I can build upon as my skill set improves and be able to compete at a higher level. Any input is greatly appreciated.
  11. Christopher Rance

    Statement from Kestrel regarding compass issues

    Kestrel Customers – We have had roughly a dozen reports of Kestrel Ballistics units “locking up” or “hourglassing” when compass-related functions such as wind capture are accessed in cold temperatures – around freezing or below. We have confirmed that the source of this problem is an...
  12. Christopher Rance

    Range Report Success with .260 SouthWest Ammunition in a semi auto

    I'm looking at picking up some of their .260 ammo for an 18" .260 suppressed semi auto. Haven't found to many reviews about this ammo being run through a gasser. Any input is great.
  13. Christopher Rance

    .260 obr

    I want to make this conversion as smooth as possible. I want to keep my OBR but sling .260 instead of .308. Any recommendations on this conversion are appreciated. I don't want to part with my OBR due to the history I have with it, but want to enhance my shooting platform. Would like to stay...
  14. Christopher Rance

    Kestrel Shot Show demo today

    Attending the 2014 SHOT Show? Stop by Kestrel's booth, 1946 today at 11am for a demo with Horus' Larry Chao, 12:30 for a demo on Kestrel's Heat Stress Tracker and 2:00 for an Applied Ballistics demo with Todd Hodnett and Bryan Litz. Also follow kestrelWeather on Twitter during SHOTshow for a...
  15. Christopher Rance

    Shot Show 2014 Kestrel Press Release

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Meg Keating Nielsen-Kellerman 610-447-1555 [email protected] Kestrel Hosts Daily Demos for Ballistics & Heat Stress Line at SHOT Show Booth 1946 and Will Reveal a “Sneak Peak” of their Newest Product Line BOOTHWYN, PA – It will be a busy week at...
  16. Christopher Rance

    Training Courses Army Mountain Warfare School's Mountain Rifleman's Course

    I had the opportunity to attend the Army Mountain Warfare School's Mountain Rifleman Course in November and its a must for the Army sniper, both active and guard. Commanders need to program this course into a snipers pipeline. The USMC has it right with their Scout Sniper pipeline. The Army...
  17. Christopher Rance

    EIC question and President Hundred

    I've been a military sniper for almost 8 years and have competed in a handful of military and civilian run competitions over the past three years. I agree on some recent thread discussions that a sniper can benefit greatly from comp shooting. I really want to get involved in some EIC matches and...
  18. Christopher Rance

    Kestrel survey win a free kestrel

    https://nkhome.wufoo.com/forms/r1foji2c0gbf2mf/
  19. Christopher Rance

    Scientific differences between Applied Ballistics and Horus Kestrel.

    First and foremost this is a statement on the scientific differences of the two models. In no way is this a negative statement on Horus or the creators of Atrag. This statement isn't from Kestrel. As mentioned in previous posts by Frank, generally any well written solver should produce an...
  20. Christopher Rance

    Applied Ballistics Kestrel profile loader link with Instructions

    Here is the link to download the Applied Ballistics Kestrel profile loader that comes with a .pdf file with instructions on how to set it up. Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters Just download it and open the file and you will see the program and instruction manual.
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