So in the next couple months I'm gonna go back to a smart phone and I'm wondering what are some of the apps relevant to precision shooting members have found that they liked? What features do they have and why do you like them? Thanks...
Smart Phone Apps...
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If you're running an android device and your decision comes down to shooter or applied ballistcs, go with shooter. Most of the extra features that applied ballistcs advertises don't work very well (or at all). With that said, I prefer both shooter and AB over strelok pro.
Here's something different,
Distancemap on the iPhone. Measures distance between shooting position and target using Google Earth. I use this out in the desert with great success.
Distancemap on the iPhone. Measures distance between shooting position and target using Google Earth. I use this out in the desert with great success.
I suppose I'm a bit out of the loop as I haven't looked at any new apps for a while, but Bulletflight has worked well for me. It has a huge library of bullets, is very easy to use, will transmit your weather info for you, and has been pretty accurate so far. I have it on an iPhone, so not sure if it exists for other platforms.
Shooter is what I use for droid. Used ballistic for my iphone. Either works with good inputs. Shooter was accurate @ 930 yards yesterday...
OP i was in the same boat, check this thread out
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...228656-poll-most-complete-ballistics-app.html
after trying a few, very impressed with ballistic ae.
you can keep it as simple or as detailed as you want, and by adding some free google earth type map apps (map o meter / mapmeter / distance tool /measure your world / or simple distance tool) it's like adding a makeshift rangefinder. i put alot of woodchucks down this year with 1st round hits by getting distance indicators off these google map type apps when hunting - "that tree is 345 yards away, that ditch is 462 yards away, that rock is 279 yards away, etc." chucks pop up, i know my dope, pink mist a few seconds later.
you can load up local weather conditions that modify the #'s for current environmentals
the "heads up" display adds a quicker dope reference.
you can create files / data for individual loads / rifles / optics and pull up the individual combo at will. records individual range data, reload data, etc. there are a few default loads / ammo data you can use also, but nothing beats actual data from actual field data. even if returning to your favorite hunting stand or range, you can create a profile for your "spot", and pull it up the next time you return.
if you are gizmo orientated enough, to can get wind data at different points, load it up, and it gives you corrected bullet flight data
the "rangefinder" screen allows you to choose or even load from a file your reticle, allowing you to use the reticle to give an pretty accurate way of rangefinding your target too, as long as you know the size of the target. gives you lead and holdover points, even for SFP optics on whatever magnification.
with a compass or level app, it can calculate cosine adjustments.
there's a few other things you can do with it, basically everything you can possibly want to take with you (datawise) to the range and then some. just as long as your battery stays up.
it's the best $20.00 i've ever spent on anything.
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...228656-poll-most-complete-ballistics-app.html
after trying a few, very impressed with ballistic ae.
you can keep it as simple or as detailed as you want, and by adding some free google earth type map apps (map o meter / mapmeter / distance tool /measure your world / or simple distance tool) it's like adding a makeshift rangefinder. i put alot of woodchucks down this year with 1st round hits by getting distance indicators off these google map type apps when hunting - "that tree is 345 yards away, that ditch is 462 yards away, that rock is 279 yards away, etc." chucks pop up, i know my dope, pink mist a few seconds later.
you can load up local weather conditions that modify the #'s for current environmentals
the "heads up" display adds a quicker dope reference.
you can create files / data for individual loads / rifles / optics and pull up the individual combo at will. records individual range data, reload data, etc. there are a few default loads / ammo data you can use also, but nothing beats actual data from actual field data. even if returning to your favorite hunting stand or range, you can create a profile for your "spot", and pull it up the next time you return.
if you are gizmo orientated enough, to can get wind data at different points, load it up, and it gives you corrected bullet flight data
the "rangefinder" screen allows you to choose or even load from a file your reticle, allowing you to use the reticle to give an pretty accurate way of rangefinding your target too, as long as you know the size of the target. gives you lead and holdover points, even for SFP optics on whatever magnification.
with a compass or level app, it can calculate cosine adjustments.
there's a few other things you can do with it, basically everything you can possibly want to take with you (datawise) to the range and then some. just as long as your battery stays up.
it's the best $20.00 i've ever spent on anything.
TOP PREDATOR, thanks for posting that.
OP, I have on my phone right now: Shooter, Strelok, and Mildot Calculator. (The latter is not a ballistics program, just a ranging aid)
Strelok is pretty spartan, but has it's place.
Shooter, however, for a free app is great in my novice opinion. I find it can be off a little bit, and is not a substitute for a spotter calling corrections, but has been very helpful in getting me in the ballpark to get my rifle's dope, and help me learn what the bullet path looks like.
I've previously purchased a copy of Bulletflight, and I recall it was a great program. But I got a new phone and it won't recognize my credentials. I think I'm being cheap...but I"m going to hold off on buying another license for a bit
Bottom line: I think Shooter is great for free as a "tool," but is not a be-all end-all program.
OP, I have on my phone right now: Shooter, Strelok, and Mildot Calculator. (The latter is not a ballistics program, just a ranging aid)
Strelok is pretty spartan, but has it's place.
Shooter, however, for a free app is great in my novice opinion. I find it can be off a little bit, and is not a substitute for a spotter calling corrections, but has been very helpful in getting me in the ballpark to get my rifle's dope, and help me learn what the bullet path looks like.
I've previously purchased a copy of Bulletflight, and I recall it was a great program. But I got a new phone and it won't recognize my credentials. I think I'm being cheap...but I"m going to hold off on buying another license for a bit
Bottom line: I think Shooter is great for free as a "tool," but is not a be-all end-all program.
