This:
(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/dangerroom/2009/07/gun_accessories_2a.jpg)
- iPod with a ballistic calculations app, oh my
Now this is just silly
(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/dangerroom/2009/07/gun_accessories_3a.jpg)
This remind anyone of the squad support gun from Aliens?
(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/dangerroom/2009/07/gun_accessories_9a.jpg)
IF you want some more, this was in Wireds - Danger Room section
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2009/07/gun-accessories (http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2009/07/gun-accessories)
just what every sniper carries on the battlefield..........
an I-pod in the middle of Afghanistan
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 15, 2009, 07:29:46 AM
just what every sniper carries on the battlefield..........
an I-pod in the middle of Afghanistan
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Yeah, I'm sure a 120v outlet will be right handy when your 3 days in a hide in the middle of no place... Guess they would need one of them solar charger... Just one more thing to carry
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 15, 2009, 07:29:46 AM
just what every sniper carries on the battlefield..........
an I-pod in the middle of Afghanistan
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Apparently you've never been to Afganistan. I would venture to say that 3-4 out of 5 people in theater has some form of MP3 player.
if anybody is interested in that app:
http://www.knightarmco.com/bulletflight/ (http://www.knightarmco.com/bulletflight/)
We use a PDA for all of our Ballistic software. There are better programs than the one Knight has.
Quote from: NAKID on July 15, 2009, 07:41:19 AM
Apparently you've never been to Afganistan. I would venture to say that 3-4 out of 5 people in theater has some form of MP3 player.
I wasn't doubting people have a music player.
I was saying most probably dont have an I-Pod strapped to their sniper rifle
Quote from: kopfjager on July 15, 2009, 07:59:21 AM
We use a PDA for all of our Ballistic software. There are better programs than the one Knight has.
Are they special encrypted PDA device or are they civilian style ones like i-phones, blackberrys, etc?
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 15, 2009, 08:05:30 AM
I wasn't doubting people have a music player.
I was saying most probably dont have an I-Pod strapped to their sniper rifle
Are they special encrypted PDA device or are they civilian style ones like i-phones, blackberrys, etc?
We don't strap it to the weapons system. We just carry them in our kit.
No, there not encrypted, and yes just a regular PDA.
(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/dangerroom/2009/07/gun_accessories_3a.jpg)
Very little beverage would be left in the can if that was hanging off the Armalite 50BMG I shoot on occasion.
DO THE DEW!
Quote from: angler on July 15, 2009, 09:37:05 AM
(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/dangerroom/2009/07/gun_accessories_3a.jpg)
Very little beverage would be left in the can if that was hanging off the Armalite 50BMG.
Thats a .308, and it's an Accuracy International. Not Armalite.
Quote from: kopfjager on July 15, 2009, 10:03:36 AM
Thats a .308, and it's an Accuracy International. Not Armalite.
I know that. I have access to an Armalite. Re-read my post carefully......
Quote from: angler on July 15, 2009, 10:09:10 AM
I know that. I have access to an Armalite. Re-read my post carefully......
You mean if it was hanging off your Armalite. Now that I reread it, it's clear as mud.
Quote from: kopfjager on July 15, 2009, 10:14:50 AM
You mean if it was hanging off your Armalite. Now that I reread it, it's clear as mud.
AWESOME!! (modified my OP for clarity)
I guess it would be nice to enjoy a nice refreshing beverage after you blow so poor sob's head off. Practical maybe not, but isn't that what military spending is all about? ;)
Range = 300M
Elevation = +10M
Wind Speed = 10 knots
Wind Direction = SE
Song playing = "Killing me softly"
Quote from: superjohn on July 15, 2009, 04:55:20 PM
Wind Speed = 10 knots
nitpick: i doubt they'd be using nautical miles in a ballistic computer. [cheeky]
Quote from: derby on July 15, 2009, 05:05:38 PM
nitpick: i doubt they'd be using nautical miles in a ballistic computer. [cheeky]
Nope, we use mph. ;)
Quote from: derby on July 15, 2009, 05:05:38 PM
nitpick: i doubt they'd be using nautical miles in a ballistic computer. [cheeky]
Sorry. I'm not really a gun person. ;D
What do the Russians use these days, used to shoot a Dragunov SVD 7.62 mm poached during the Angolan Bush war ???
Quote from: Big Troubled Bear on July 15, 2009, 11:43:41 PM
What do the Russians use these days, used to shoot a Dragunov SVD 7.62 mm poached during the Angolan Bush war ???
They still use that POS. [thumbsup]