Comments on: iPod Touch mounted on M110 Sniper Rifle http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/ Firearms not Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:38:33 +1300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Richard http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-18305 Richard Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:06:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-18305 "NaOHon 21 Jan 2009 at 3:33 am link comment One thing that concerns me about that design is that in low light conditions it is likely to illuminate the person operating the weapon." Do you seriously think REAL snipers would use this while operating?!! They'd use it for fun on the range but in real life no sniper is going to use this while operating! “NaOHon 21 Jan 2009 at 3:33 am link comment
One thing that concerns me about that design is that in low light conditions it is likely to illuminate the person operating the weapon.”

Do you seriously think REAL snipers would use this while operating?!! They’d use it for fun on the range but in real life no sniper is going to use this while operating!

]]> By: Brendan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-17384 Brendan Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:45:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-17384 @Simply Honest: All electronic devices emit electromagnetic radiation, due to the induction field caused by the movement of electrons through the circuits. A frequency is merely the wavelength of radiation (e.g waves, light). Please do not make unjustified comments. @Simply Honest:

All electronic devices emit electromagnetic radiation, due to the induction field caused by the movement of electrons through the circuits. A frequency is merely the wavelength of radiation (e.g waves, light). Please do not make unjustified comments.

]]> By: Simply honest http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-17023 Simply honest Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:43:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-17023 It's amazing how people speak without thinking. The original idea behind this post was the ipod TOUCH being connected to the rifle for calculations. There are too many stupid people talking about it ringing. It's not a phone. Then the guy with the radiation. Again, it's not a phone. Moron. Electronic devices emit frequencies, cellular devices emit radiation. Back to the ORIGIN... Great idea for this device. Recoil is negligent unless there are moving parts in the touch which there are not. I know this post won't be made public but that's ok. It's a shame the idiotic ones aren't removed. Otterbox makes great products by the way. It’s amazing how people speak without thinking. The original idea behind this post was the ipod TOUCH being connected to the rifle for calculations. There are too many stupid people talking about it ringing. It’s not a phone. Then the guy with the radiation. Again, it’s not a phone. Moron. Electronic devices emit frequencies, cellular devices emit radiation. Back to the ORIGIN… Great idea for this device. Recoil is negligent unless there are moving parts in the touch which there are not. I know this post won’t be made public but that’s ok. It’s a shame the idiotic ones aren’t removed. Otterbox makes great products by the way.

]]> By: tadpole http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-15905 tadpole Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:39:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-15905 I dont understand why people that aren't into shooting troll the web to leave comments like the one Jeremy left. Even though everyone is entitled to their own opinions, it seems to me that stuff like that is just meant to ruffle peoples feathers and to get enjoyment out of starting internet squabbles. On another note, this reminds me of that movie, Sniper with Tom Berringer where his "trainee" comes with all the hi-tech gear compared to Toms nuts and bolts. This article made me aware of the Otterbox Cases, of which I just bought one for my Iphone (the most rugged of "interface usable" cases require the least amount of altering to use basic functions. I also purchased an Otterbox for my Helmet Camera, so I say thank you to the owner of this blog for propagating useful info and gadgets that would have otherwise eluded me until I went to a mission specific website like this one. IE- I like weapons and firing systems and all related gadgets. I could have gone to a shoe blogger and trolled around for info that would have let me leave degrading comments like " I cant believe anyone would buy Nike because of their "supposed" sweat shop practices, or to go to the Philadelphia Eagles and leave a website about dogfighting. My point is read and take away the info you find useful and just for the sake of seeing yourself post a comment on a website, dont leave comments that have no positive representation of the material associated with the information or website in general. There are enough people out there that leave comments just for the sake of hearing themselves talk. Read things that matter to you and if you cant say anything positive, at least have a remedy for the problem you think exists. All in all great blog. keep up the good work and sorry for the bottom of the barrel comment. I dont understand why people that aren’t into shooting troll the web to leave comments like the one Jeremy left. Even though everyone is entitled to their own opinions, it seems to me that stuff like that is just meant to ruffle peoples feathers and to get enjoyment out of starting internet squabbles.

On another note, this reminds me of that movie, Sniper with Tom Berringer where his “trainee” comes with all the hi-tech gear compared to Toms nuts and bolts. This article made me aware of the Otterbox Cases, of which I just bought one for my Iphone (the most rugged of “interface usable” cases require the least amount of altering to use basic functions. I also purchased an Otterbox for my Helmet Camera, so I say thank you to the owner of this blog for propagating useful info and gadgets that would have otherwise eluded me until I went to a mission specific website like this one. IE- I like weapons and firing systems and all related gadgets. I could have gone to a shoe blogger and trolled around for info that would have let me leave degrading comments like ” I cant believe anyone would buy Nike because of their “supposed” sweat shop practices, or to go to the Philadelphia Eagles and leave a website about dogfighting.

My point is read and take away the info you find useful and just for the sake of seeing yourself post a comment on a website, dont leave comments that have no positive representation of the material associated with the information or website in general.

There are enough people out there that leave comments just for the sake of hearing themselves talk. Read things that matter to you and if you cant say anything positive, at least have a remedy for the problem you think exists.

All in all great blog. keep up the good work and sorry for the bottom of the barrel comment.

]]> By: Komrad http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-14333 Komrad Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:34:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-14333 Think of all the people looking for shooting game apps for their iTouch found this site and are going to try to get electronic ballistics data calculators banned. Sad really. As for the practicallity of it, about nil. For bench rest shooters maybe, but anyone on any kind of a schedule is gonna skip a few steps in the calculations. And why does it have to be gun mounted? Is it required to enter the calculations while you are in a ready to fire position? Whatever happened to phones that were used for calls and mp3s that were used for music? Now we have both plus games and this. Think of all the people looking for shooting game apps for their iTouch found this site and are going to try to get electronic ballistics data calculators banned. Sad really. As for the practicallity of it, about nil. For bench rest shooters maybe, but anyone on any kind of a schedule is gonna skip a few steps in the calculations. And why does it have to be gun mounted? Is it required to enter the calculations while you are in a ready to fire position? Whatever happened to phones that were used for calls and mp3s that were used for music? Now we have both plus games and this.

]]> By: GadgetViper http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-13352 GadgetViper Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:34:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-13352 Maybe a less rigid holder should be used that will absorb the recoil, and the case could be balistic proof polycarbonate, there is this funky holder manufactured in the states called a Naja King, is like a bendy snake, a short version of that would absorb the kick. I'd highly recommend it for daytime use only! Maybe a less rigid holder should be used that will absorb the recoil, and the case could be balistic proof polycarbonate, there is this funky holder manufactured in the states called a Naja King, is like a bendy snake, a short version of that would absorb the kick.

I’d highly recommend it for daytime use only!

]]> By: Robert http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-12791 Robert Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:23:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-12791 The top level of this app "BulletFlight" (Military version) is $30 but there is a $12 BulletFlight-L2 and a $4 BulletFlight-L1 also. They are not weapon-specific at all and never have been. You can add a profile for any weapon. The top level of this app “BulletFlight” (Military version) is $30 but there is a $12 BulletFlight-L2 and a $4 BulletFlight-L1 also. They are not weapon-specific at all and never have been. You can add a profile for any weapon.

]]> By: Dan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-11976 Dan Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:27:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-11976 Alright people lets be real here, first off this is merely an application that can be used for one of several different applications: recreational shooting, boresighting, zero-ing, and maybe some others. BUT NOT IN A LIVE COMBAT SITUATION!!! At least not any time soon. All of the people who said that it needs a low light filter and a waterproof case, you are right, but it won't work with an ipod touch or an iphone, the screen is the button and if you are trying to press on it, well a hard acrylic case over it will prevent that. If they had a unit that interfaced with the device, with external buttons or touch screen, well now thats different, a possibility but a long ways off. A lot of people on here need to realize that the IPOD IS NOT TESTED FOR BALLISTIC SHOCK!!! There is a hell of a lot of force (aka recoil) coming from even the M40-A3 let alone the M82-A2 (now known as the M107). This is a device that requires batteries, and the ability to change them, which doesn't exist on the ipod. This is a very nice idea and a good effort by KAC, but it is by no mean ready, or in my opinion take over the use of a spotter in a live combat situation. Now to the people who think snipers "just shoot" or whatever they called it... ARE YOU CLINICALLY INSANE? or just ignorant? Snipers never and I do mean NEVER JUST SHOOT!!! They are constantly aware of everything thats going on around them!!! They never fire a round without knowing with better then 99% probablity where its going to hit. Yes snipers do their homework before doing anything, if they are out on a specified mission then they research everything, the terrian, average temperature, RH, elevation, barrometric pressure for that area. Which side of the equator they are on, the worst extremes for windage conditions and a who slew of other factors. Hell the best snipers will even pack his own load and hand spin their own round for the shot. Snipers are trained to account for many many factors before shooting, and yes at long enough distances you need to worry about the spin of the earth, and at even longer distances you need to worry about the curvature of the earth. Sniping is an art, it requires work, brain power, and an intimate knowledge of advanced math (trig, geometry, algebra) and have the ablility to calculate on the fly!! This application I don't see replacing the effectiveness of a spotter (a live person) in the near future. It is a nice application for the rec shooter or even a weapons manufacturer, not for combat situations. And I am not just taking out of my a$$, i am a retired sniper with the US Army, I am very interested in what KAC is doing with the M110 where it will be replacing the M24. There are so many people who think this is pracitcle, a live spotter will be able to make adjustments on the fly and be able correct for drastic changes in the environment, a computer cannot nor predict them accurately enough. Alright people lets be real here, first off this is merely an application that can be used for one of several different applications: recreational shooting, boresighting, zero-ing, and maybe some others. BUT NOT IN A LIVE COMBAT SITUATION!!! At least not any time soon. All of the people who said that it needs a low light filter and a waterproof case, you are right, but it won’t work with an ipod touch or an iphone, the screen is the button and if you are trying to press on it, well a hard acrylic case over it will prevent that. If they had a unit that interfaced with the device, with external buttons or touch screen, well now thats different, a possibility but a long ways off. A lot of people on here need to realize that the IPOD IS NOT TESTED FOR BALLISTIC SHOCK!!! There is a hell of a lot of force (aka recoil) coming from even the M40-A3 let alone the M82-A2 (now known as the M107). This is a device that requires batteries, and the ability to change them, which doesn’t exist on the ipod. This is a very nice idea and a good effort by KAC, but it is by no mean ready, or in my opinion take over the use of a spotter in a live combat situation.
Now to the people who think snipers “just shoot” or whatever they called it… ARE YOU CLINICALLY INSANE? or just ignorant? Snipers never and I do mean NEVER JUST SHOOT!!! They are constantly aware of everything thats going on around them!!! They never fire a round without knowing with better then 99% probablity where its going to hit. Yes snipers do their homework before doing anything, if they are out on a specified mission then they research everything, the terrian, average temperature, RH, elevation, barrometric pressure for that area. Which side of the equator they are on, the worst extremes for windage conditions and a who slew of other factors. Hell the best snipers will even pack his own load and hand spin their own round for the shot. Snipers are trained to account for many many factors before shooting, and yes at long enough distances you need to worry about the spin of the earth, and at even longer distances you need to worry about the curvature of the earth. Sniping is an art, it requires work, brain power, and an intimate knowledge of advanced math (trig, geometry, algebra) and have the ablility to calculate on the fly!! This application I don’t see replacing the effectiveness of a spotter (a live person) in the near future. It is a nice application for the rec shooter or even a weapons manufacturer, not for combat situations.

And I am not just taking out of my a$$, i am a retired sniper with the US Army, I am very interested in what KAC is doing with the M110 where it will be replacing the M24. There are so many people who think this is pracitcle, a live spotter will be able to make adjustments on the fly and be able correct for drastic changes in the environment, a computer cannot nor predict them accurately enough.

]]> By: Mac http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-9475 Mac Mon, 11 May 2009 22:45:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-9475 I just got a iTouch and promptly downloaded the iSnipe app. Its all you need, great and easy to use. The KAC app is selling for $29.99 now btw. I just got a iTouch and promptly downloaded the iSnipe app.
Its all you need, great and easy to use.

The KAC app is selling for $29.99 now btw.

]]> By: Killa http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-9288 Killa Wed, 06 May 2009 23:12:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-9288 To Steven with his "God Bless" comment: WWJA (Who Would Jesus Assissinate?) To Steven with his “God Bless” comment:

WWJA (Who Would Jesus Assissinate?)

]]> By: bob http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-9279 bob Wed, 06 May 2009 21:02:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-9279 hmm... maybe the us soldiers could go wardriving? hmm… maybe the us soldiers could go wardriving?

]]> By: bopfan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-9257 bopfan Wed, 06 May 2009 12:16:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-9257 ..."And to the “recreational” shooters, don’t tell me that the backlight is going to get you shot, unless it caused someone else an epileptic fit while aiming right at you…" Or if you are hunting with Dick Cheney. Sorry, couldn't resist. Bob's point is right on. The iTouch is not a phone. It is a mini or maybe micro computer. In the absence of a wireless network it is incapable of transmitting or receiving data. As far as the backlighting? Should be quite simple to develop a folding lightweight kevlar hood or snoot for the device. There are numerous other 'apps' available (and being developed) for the iTouch which have the potential to make it into a fantastic device for the field. …”And to the “recreational” shooters, don’t tell me that the backlight is going to get you shot, unless it caused someone else an epileptic fit while aiming right at you…” Or if you are hunting with Dick Cheney. Sorry, couldn’t resist. Bob’s point is right on. The iTouch is not a phone. It is a mini or maybe micro computer. In the absence of a wireless network it is incapable of transmitting or receiving data. As far as the backlighting? Should be quite simple to develop a folding lightweight kevlar hood or snoot for the device. There are numerous other ‘apps’ available (and being developed) for the iTouch which have the potential to make it into a fantastic device for the field.

]]> By: bob http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-8873 bob Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:56:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-8873 For those who haven't realized, the software is being advertised on an iPod Touch, which doesn't have phone capabilities, unlike the iPhone. It's somewhat unlikely that the US Military would adopt the iPhone, especially given that they're looking toward the iPod Touch instead. And to the "recreational" shooters, don't tell me that the backlight is going to get you shot, unless it caused someone else an epileptic fit while aiming right at you... For those who haven’t realized, the software is being advertised on an iPod Touch, which doesn’t have phone capabilities, unlike the iPhone. It’s somewhat unlikely that the US Military would adopt the iPhone, especially given that they’re looking toward the iPod Touch instead. And to the “recreational” shooters, don’t tell me that the backlight is going to get you shot, unless it caused someone else an epileptic fit while aiming right at you…

]]> By: periodic table http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-8686 periodic table Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:14:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-8686 @Nagurski Amen. @Nagurski

Amen.

]]> By: periodic table http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-8684 periodic table Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:02:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-8684 Brilliant application. Now, the next time I want to snipe someone, I'll know exactly what app is needed to calculate for my lack of sniper training. LOL. Brilliant application. Now, the next time I want to snipe someone, I’ll know exactly what app is needed to calculate for my lack of sniper training. LOL.

]]> By: Graeme http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-8170 Graeme Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:38:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-8170 G'day Finnaly got to try out the software the other day, just wondering if anyone else has played around with it, got it setup for my .223 and i was just a bit confused where i went wrong, because the calculate simple mode was spot on for a 400 meter shot but the calculate ballistic was about 20 clicks higher then it should have been. Does anyone have and knowledge as to why is does this??? Cheers Graeme G’day

Finnaly got to try out the software the other day, just wondering if anyone else has played around with it, got it setup for my .223 and i was just a bit confused where i went wrong, because the calculate simple mode was spot on for a 400 meter shot but the calculate ballistic was about 20 clicks higher then it should have been. Does anyone have and knowledge as to why is does this???

Cheers Graeme

]]> By: Brody Starcevich http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-7562 Brody Starcevich Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:22:49 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-7562 Where do i get a as50 sniper rifle from Where do i get a as50 sniper rifle from

]]> By: SSG Strick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-7361 SSG Strick Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:58:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-7361 I don't care how much it would light my face up, if I can watch "The Hills" while I'm waiting for a target then this has got my vote. I don’t care how much it would light my face up, if I can watch “The Hills” while I’m waiting for a target then this has got my vote.

]]> By: hellothere http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-6786 hellothere Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:03:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-6786 Just think of the possibilities, the I phone could probably make calculations automaticly today if there is cell conection. you could develop a drop pod sort of thing that could be deployed on the battlefeild from a airplain or helicopter ...whatever, with all the weather detecting equipment but emits a cell or radio transmission making every soldiers scope automaticly balistic calculating... Imagine if you could deploy a bunch of these, they dont even have to be drop pods they could be baloons? Just think of the possibilities, the I phone could probably make calculations automaticly today if there is cell conection. you could develop a drop pod sort of thing that could be deployed on the battlefeild from a airplain or helicopter …whatever, with all the weather detecting equipment but emits a cell or radio transmission making every soldiers scope automaticly balistic calculating… Imagine if you could deploy a bunch of these, they dont even have to be drop pods they could be baloons?

]]> By: Valhalla http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-6146 Valhalla Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:52:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-6146 Yes, it has a place for 'pressure' I'm assuming it's in Inches. Of course it would matter, considering the higher pressure, the more molecules the bullet must displace. Yes, it has a place for ‘pressure’ I’m assuming it’s in Inches. Of course it would matter, considering the higher pressure, the more molecules the bullet must displace.

]]> By: Richard http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-6090 Richard Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:12:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-6090 lOVE STEVES COMMENT ABOUT THE PHONE RING AT NIGHT.."HONEY CAN'T TALK NOW..I'M ASSASSINATING SOMEONE"...BUT ON A SERIOUS NOTE..DOES THE I-PHONE APPLICATION MEASURE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE?? AND DOES BAROMETRIC PRESSURE PLAY THAT MUCH OF A SIGNIFICANT ROLE DURING TARGET ACQUISITION. lOVE STEVES COMMENT ABOUT THE PHONE RING AT NIGHT..”HONEY CAN’T TALK NOW..I’M ASSASSINATING SOMEONE”…BUT ON A SERIOUS NOTE..DOES THE I-PHONE APPLICATION MEASURE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE?? AND DOES BAROMETRIC PRESSURE PLAY THAT MUCH OF A SIGNIFICANT ROLE DURING TARGET ACQUISITION.

]]> By: Vándor http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5959 Vándor Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:22:51 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5959 Hoaah! one more reason for radical islamists to hate the west, and kill whoever has an iPod Touch! By the way, is the iPod series shockproof? Hoaah! one more reason for radical islamists to hate the west, and kill whoever has an iPod Touch! By the way, is the iPod series shockproof?

]]> By: Valhalla http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5818 Valhalla Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:03:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5818 So much as a heat vent opening while the bullet is in flight could cause it to go from lethal to non lethal. They need to get the shot off as fast as possible. Or maybe your designated Marksmen gets killed in the field and you are pinned down. Turn it up, and open the app and now you are almost as good as the casualty. Rather obvious, but you would so need "Bodies (Let the Bodies hit the Floor)" in your playlist. So much as a heat vent opening while the bullet is in flight could cause it to go from lethal to non lethal. They need to get the shot off as fast as possible. Or maybe your designated Marksmen gets killed in the field and you are pinned down. Turn it up, and open the app and now you are almost as good as the casualty.

Rather obvious, but you would so need “Bodies (Let the Bodies hit the Floor)” in your playlist.

]]> By: CharlieWhiskey http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5810 CharlieWhiskey Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:44:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5810 Future improvements? Real-time display of friendly positions (BFT!!!) and direct link from one iPhone/Pod to the other. All you hard@$$es out there need to chill out. I think it's a wonderful idea. I can see the potential for a device developed by the makers of the Dagger GPS system, utilizing combined hardware and software from BFT, Apple, and Bulletflight. Whoever made the comment about real combat snipers just simply "shooting".... Well, wake up and smell the Hoppes. There are snipers out there who have the ability to compute a lot of factors in their head, but I promise you this- they do their homework prior to movement. Future improvements?

Real-time display of friendly positions (BFT!!!) and direct link from one iPhone/Pod to the other.

All you hard@$$es out there need to chill out. I think it’s a wonderful idea. I can see the potential for a device developed by the makers of the Dagger GPS system, utilizing combined hardware and software from BFT, Apple, and Bulletflight.

Whoever made the comment about real combat snipers just simply “shooting”…. Well, wake up and smell the Hoppes. There are snipers out there who have the ability to compute a lot of factors in their head, but I promise you this- they do their homework prior to movement.

]]> By: brownwater http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5784 brownwater Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:27:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5784 That thing looks amazing, anything to help us get the upperhand on them is great. And now you can slay bodies to your own soundtrack..Genius! That thing looks amazing, anything to help us get the upperhand on them is great. And now you can slay bodies to your own soundtrack..Genius!

]]> By: dlong http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5575 dlong Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:52:41 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5575 it seems everyone forgets about l.i.c. that require a civilian look, what's easier to bring with u to a spot when picking up a weapon other than a "new cellphone" that can pass information along it seems everyone forgets about l.i.c. that require a civilian look, what’s easier to bring with u to a spot when picking up a weapon other than a “new cellphone” that can pass information along

]]> By: AK™ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5564 AK™ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:29:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5564 Could you imagine a day at the range.. Listening to something like Fergalicious or She Bangs She Bangs or..Eye of the Tiger or something else inane while your getting ready to pull the trigger. oh oh.."I wear my sunglasses at night" for NVG ops.. the playlist is limited by your imagination... Could you imagine a day at the range..
Listening to something like Fergalicious or She Bangs She Bangs or..Eye of the Tiger or something else inane while your getting ready to pull the trigger.

oh oh..”I wear my sunglasses at night” for NVG ops..

the playlist is limited by your imagination…

]]> By: Tony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5557 Tony Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:05:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5557 MP3-player mounts, mounts for six flashlights at once... <i>Now</i> can I get my damn cupholder?! I think most people are looking at this way too seriously. In my opinion, this is just another gag product like a cup holder that mounts to a Picatinny rail (Seriously now. Why, oh why, did Badger Ordnance not produce this if they made a prototype?! I want one!) or a "tactical apron" in ACU camo pattern. Oh and mr. Smith, thank you for the tip! Downloaded the application, we'll see later if it runs in my PalmPilot. :) MP3-player mounts, mounts for six flashlights at once… Now can I get my damn cupholder?!

I think most people are looking at this way too seriously. In my opinion, this is just another gag product like a cup holder that mounts to a Picatinny rail (Seriously now. Why, oh why, did Badger Ordnance not produce this if they made a prototype?! I want one!) or a “tactical apron” in ACU camo pattern.

Oh and mr. Smith, thank you for the tip! Downloaded the application, we’ll see later if it runs in my PalmPilot. :)

]]> By: Valhalla http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5486 Valhalla Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:33:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5486 Chris, all the ones who like to listen to Hells Bells and The Star Spangled Banner while giving the Reaper some Taliban souls. And guess what, they'll decide "Hmm, I'm going back for a month before taking another tour, maybe I'll make an investment, and if it doesn't work, I'll just give it to my daughter/wife/CO" Chris, all the ones who like to listen to Hells Bells and The Star Spangled Banner while giving the Reaper some Taliban souls.

And guess what, they’ll decide “Hmm, I’m going back for a month before taking another tour, maybe I’ll make an investment, and if it doesn’t work, I’ll just give it to my daughter/wife/CO”

]]> By: Buck http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5481 Buck Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:26:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5481 Also, after reading a few more comments from above, the application has the ability to be modified for any firearm, bullet weight, etc. The application was pre-loaded with three of our standard weapons and the typical round fired from that weapon. Buck Also, after reading a few more comments from above, the application has the ability to be modified for any firearm, bullet weight, etc. The application was pre-loaded with three of our standard weapons and the typical round fired from that weapon.

Buck

]]> By: Buck http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5480 Buck Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:24:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5480 This is a first pass at bringing affordable technology to the warfighter and the shooting public. All comments above are valid concerning the ruggedness of the iPhone / iPod, illumination of the screen in a real world operational situation, etc. The iPhone / iPod touch was picked as the platform because so many people have the device and we didn't want to force people to buy a special PDA to be used only for ballistics calculations. There are planed improvements on the way for this application but for $12 this is a useful tool and sets a standard for delivering a low cost useful solution. If you have recommendations for improvements, feel free to email then to me and we'll add them to the wish list of improvements on future revisions of the software. Buck buckholly a t mac d o t com This is a first pass at bringing affordable technology to the warfighter and the shooting public. All comments above are valid concerning the ruggedness of the iPhone / iPod, illumination of the screen in a real world operational situation, etc.

The iPhone / iPod touch was picked as the platform because so many people have the device and we didn’t want to force people to buy a special PDA to be used only for ballistics calculations.

There are planed improvements on the way for this application but for $12 this is a useful tool and sets a standard for delivering a low cost useful solution.

If you have recommendations for improvements, feel free to email then to me and we’ll add them to the wish list of improvements on future revisions of the software.

Buck

buckholly a t mac d o t com

]]> By: Chris http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5478 Chris Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:49:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5478 This is merely the latest entry into the ballistic SW market. CheyTac, Horus, NightForce, Talus have all had mobile ballistic SW for years - I believe CheyTac was first and still has the best for 8 years now...and their stuff has been used by the military in combat since 2003. They have over 300+ rounds with real ballistic data and take all weather variables into account. This does look neat, but how many "professional users" are going to have an iPod on them in combat? This is merely the latest entry into the ballistic SW market. CheyTac, Horus, NightForce, Talus have all had mobile ballistic SW for years – I believe CheyTac was first and still has the best for 8 years now…and their stuff has been used by the military in combat since 2003. They have over 300+ rounds with real ballistic data and take all weather variables into account.

This does look neat, but how many “professional users” are going to have an iPod on them in combat?

]]> By: Valhalla http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5459 Valhalla Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:20:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5459 And you know what, you probably don't need a mounting system, except for conveinance. And you know what, you probably don’t need a mounting system, except for conveinance.

]]> By: Cwolf http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5449 Cwolf Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:37:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5449 Long range sniping requires a lot of data and calculations. At very long distances, the earth's spin and curvature are added to the mix. The Barrett BORS system bolts onto the leupold scope and provides most data, except wind speed. DARPA is looking at ways of measuring wind speed at various locations between the gun and target. The BORS is about $7k, I think. So, a $12 program on an iPod or iPhone that helps is an affordable start. Of course, there are complex scenarios. What is the negative lead and elevation shooting off a 40 mph convoy vehicle at 90 degrees? Or a 800m shot at a target on the 15th floor? The ideal sight would collect all info and calculate the ballistic solution, but right now there is no all-in-one sight yet. I do think the iPhone with some tweaking could be an interesting tool. See the satellite view of your terrain and a secure link showing all your squad. Have all the report formats in templates with auto-calc. Long range sniping requires a lot of data and calculations. At very long distances, the earth’s spin and curvature are added to the mix.

The Barrett BORS system bolts onto the leupold scope and provides most data, except wind speed. DARPA is looking at ways of measuring wind speed at various locations between the gun and target.

The BORS is about $7k, I think.

So, a $12 program on an iPod or iPhone that helps is an affordable start. Of course, there are complex scenarios. What is the negative lead and elevation shooting off a 40 mph convoy vehicle at 90 degrees? Or a 800m shot at a target on the 15th floor?

The ideal sight would collect all info and calculate the ballistic solution, but right now there is no all-in-one sight yet.

I do think the iPhone with some tweaking could be an interesting tool. See the satellite view of your terrain and a secure link showing all your squad. Have all the report formats in templates with auto-calc.

]]> By: alex http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5445 alex Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:08:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5445 that how we do it here in the U.S.A that how we do it here in the U.S.A

]]> By: jdun1911 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5407 jdun1911 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:39:08 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5407 You're getting notice every day Steve! You’re getting notice every day Steve!

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5397 Steve Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:42:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5397 Yuri, very cool :) Thanks for letting me know. Yuri, very cool :) Thanks for letting me know.

]]> By: cFoo http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5395 cFoo Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:41:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5395 All that's missing is a facial recognition and a camera-mounted on the view-finder. All that’s missing is a facial recognition and a camera-mounted on the view-finder.

]]> By: Dennis http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5393 Dennis Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:30:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5393 The KAC application for the iPhone is pretty weapon specific but the concept is right on for a dedicated systems support package. For general use there are better ones available in the AppStore. In concept, it's a useful compaction of the PDA + GPS in a little Pelican hard case combo one finds packed into the field kits of many military snipers because the iPhone is a computer with a built in GPS. And you can potentially text message a fire support/air support request if you had to ... with the GPS reference points and a photo no less. Also don't discount the leverage of doing the BGZ's on each of the rifles/scopes in a unit and sharing the data by s/n among all personnel and from unit to unit for rotations. The 3G gives you a max range of 44 miles from the cell location. Don't laugh at that thought. Remember that the first real cell communications equipment was the stuff fielded by the British Army of the Rhine back in the Cold War era. Those were beefy shock and rad hard cell phones with moving armored cell repeaters. What goes around, comes around. All kinds of potential here for next generation warriors. I like what I see. The KAC application for the iPhone is pretty weapon specific but the concept is right on for a dedicated systems support package. For general use there are better ones available in the AppStore. In concept, it’s a useful compaction of the PDA + GPS in a little Pelican hard case combo one finds packed into the field kits of many military snipers because the iPhone is a computer with a built in GPS. And you can potentially text message a fire support/air support request if you had to … with the GPS reference points and a photo no less. Also don’t discount the leverage of doing the BGZ’s on each of the rifles/scopes in a unit and sharing the data by s/n among all personnel and from unit to unit for rotations. The 3G gives you a max range of 44 miles from the cell location. Don’t laugh at that thought. Remember that the first real cell communications equipment was the stuff fielded by the British Army of the Rhine back in the Cold War era. Those were beefy shock and rad hard cell phones with moving armored cell repeaters. What goes around, comes around. All kinds of potential here for next generation warriors. I like what I see.

]]> By: Ron http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5392 Ron Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:24:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5392 Yea right another gear that emit radiation to get detected before the shot.... I don't think so Mickey Yea right another gear that emit radiation to get detected before the shot…. I don’t think so Mickey

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5387 Steve Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:24:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5387 Randy, very cool. I have a Palm although I have not used it in years. I think I will fire it up and try your app. Randy, very cool. I have a Palm although I have not used it in years. I think I will fire it up and try your app.

]]> By: Valhalla http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5386 Valhalla Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:23:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5386 For everyone complaining about the light, in Afghanistan and Iraq during the day, no problamo. Lots of light anyway. At night, well, night vision scope and left eye monocular for looking at the screen, with it's back light turned almost off. For everyone complaining about the light, in Afghanistan and Iraq during the day, no problamo. Lots of light anyway. At night, well, night vision scope and left eye monocular for looking at the screen, with it’s back light turned almost off.

]]> By: strykrpal http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5378 strykrpal Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:06:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5378 @Maffers Damn, you beat me to it. lol @Maffers
Damn, you beat me to it. lol

]]> By: Jim http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5376 Jim Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:32:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5376 Nice for hunting though. Turn off the key clicks, mute the ringer, tap the range and kuhblammo, venison for the freezer (the non-Knights app is nicer). Nice for hunting though. Turn off the key clicks, mute the ringer, tap the range and kuhblammo, venison for the freezer (the non-Knights app is nicer).

]]> By: Nagurski http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/ipod-touch-mounted-on-m110-sniper-rifle/#comment-5375 Nagurski Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:17:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4620#comment-5375 A long-range shooter knows the bullet drop per 100 yds and bullet drift per 5 mph side wind for the range he's using. He estimates range/wind, adjusts either the sights or sighting point, and squeezes slowly. He doesn't do any calculations, other than in his head, before he touches off. A long-range shooter knows the bullet drop per 100 yds and bullet drift per 5 mph side wind for the range he’s using. He estimates range/wind, adjusts either the sights or sighting point, and squeezes slowly. He doesn’t do any calculations, other than in his head, before he touches off.

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