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RACER X · 01-21-2009, 03:06 PM

]http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sciencean...Pod-touch.html

BulletFlight is a new application has been launched for the iPod touch to help gun users line up a clean shot at their target

A new application has been launched for the iPod touch to help gun users line up a clean shot at their target.
The BulletFlight app, which costs £6.99 to download from the iTunes store, has been developed by Runaway App to turn the iPod touch into a ballistics computer which the company says can provide “quick solutions in the field”.
Users can mount their iPod touch to their rifle, and then use the iPod’s touch-screen to tap in details about the wind conditions, ammunition type, distance to the intended target and even the wind speed.
“Unlike other apps, BulletFlight does not output information in table format,” says the application’s iTunes page. “What it does do is dynamically give you the solution you need now to take that shot.”
The application features built-in profiles for three weapons – the M110 semi-automatic precision rifle, the KAC PDW, and the 14.5in SR16 rifle – although users can add more weapons into the app.
“Environmental calculations are based on the Sierra Bullet model,” says the BulletFlight iTunes entry. “Up to five ballistic co-efficients with corresponding velocity thresholds may be used for each profile.”
BulletFlight is not the first shooting application for the iPhone and iPod touch – that honour goes to iSnipe – but it’s the latest in a long line of unusal apps for the devices, which have included simulated beer-pouring, a fart machine, and even “breathalysers”.

ontwo · 01-21-2009, 03:15 PM

I saw that this morning. That is waaaay cool. iPods continue to amaze me

Rider · 01-21-2009, 03:30 PM

Uhh that's why we practice and sight in our scopes. Knowing the distance and wind direction/speed, you should be able to place a bullet within a 1/4 inch of your intended impact point without the help of an IPod. Now maybe if you were shooting at extreme distances(1000 yards +) it might be useful but I doubt it, certainly not for the expert marksman.

marko138 · 01-21-2009, 03:39 PM

Shit.

dReWpY · 01-21-2009, 03:58 PM

ok, i thought this was a joke at first...

nhgunnut · 01-21-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

Uhh that's why we practice and sight in our scopes. Knowing the distance and wind direction/speed, you should be able to place a bullet within a 1/4 inch of your intended impact point without the help of an IPod. Now maybe if you were shooting at extreme distances(1000 yards +) it might be useful but I doubt it, certainly not for the expert marksman.

Respectfully not all of us are marksmen. Particularly since seems to be an a product for the UK it seems likely that the person using has had little time to practice. That said I would agree it is a tool that would be useful at ranges of 300 yards or more

Digifox · 01-21-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewpy

ok, i thought this was a joke at first...

As did i...
I was seriously laughing....
Then the link and like WHAT THE FUCK!
NO WAY!!!!

01-21-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	Sniper + IPOD = ]http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sciencean...Pod-touch.html BulletFlight is a new application has been launched for the iPod touch to help gun users line up a clean shot at their target A new application has been launched for the iPod touch to help gun users line up a clean shot at their target. The BulletFlight app, which costs £6.99 to download from the iTunes store, has been developed by Runaway App to turn the iPod touch into a ballistics computer which the company says can provide “quick solutions in the field”. Users can mount their iPod touch to their rifle, and then use the iPod’s touch-screen to tap in details about the wind conditions, ammunition type, distance to the intended target and even the wind speed. “Unlike other apps, BulletFlight does not output information in table format,” says the application’s iTunes page. “What it does do is dynamically give you the solution you need now to take that shot.” The application features built-in profiles for three weapons – the M110 semi-automatic precision rifle, the KAC PDW, and the 14.5in SR16 rifle – although users can add more weapons into the app. “Environmental calculations are based on the Sierra Bullet model,” says the BulletFlight iTunes entry. “Up to five ballistic co-efficients with corresponding velocity thresholds may be used for each profile.” BulletFlight is not the first shooting application for the iPhone and iPod touch – that honour goes to iSnipe – but it’s the latest in a long line of unusal apps for the devices, which have included simulated beer-pouring, a fart machine, and even “breathalysers”. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

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01-21-2009, 03:15 PM	#2
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	I saw that this morning. That is waaaay cool. iPods continue to amaze me

01-21-2009, 03:30 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Uhh that's why we practice and sight in our scopes. Knowing the distance and wind direction/speed, you should be able to place a bullet within a 1/4 inch of your intended impact point without the help of an IPod. Now maybe if you were shooting at extreme distances(1000 yards +) it might be useful but I doubt it, certainly not for the expert marksman.