Re: Droid "Shooter" ballistic program
I downloaded it and tried it last year for our dept's two rifles. And it's been interesting.
Very usable, great interface, etc. We borrowed a chrono to get exact velocity data.
What I found was that with the TRG I shoot, I could not get it to quite match up with range results. I could work the velocity numbers, ultimately, to get it to match actual results out to 800. But it took some tinkering.
My partner shoots a Sig SSG. And the Shooter program was utterly uncanny on that rifle to 800. Enter the data, program the results into the scope and it was dead nuts on target every time.
Like any tool, it has strengths and weaknesses. And I'm still old-fashioned enough that I use the dope in my data book and written on a range card. But I certainly see a day when these programs will completely rule.
Very much worth the price, if just for novelty and to support a great app developer who, I think, supports this site.
Also, for those who like to use some simulations, the shooterready.com ballistic software is great training for wind calls and range milling. It, too, has its limitations, but if you can work that program fast, it will translate to your shooting in the field.
Just my $0.02.
Cheers,
Sirhr