Ballistics Apps

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10-01-2014, 06:48 PM
MattyP

Ballistics Apps

So - what is everyone using?

I've been using iStrelok (free), and it's good. I particularly like the reticle function where you can see exactly where to aim after inputting your data. For me this is very useful as I have a holdover reticle. It also gives me different ranges for the different holdover points on my reticle - and updates them depending on the zoom.

I find it very useful to be able to actually see where to aim in relation to the target, rather than just getting numbers spat out, for example 24 inches high and 6 inches to the left, etc. You still have the option of dialing as it gives you clicks, etc.

Do any other apps do this? I see that there are quite a few in the $10-30 range and wonder if they're better, and how much better if so.
10-01-2014, 07:09 PM
veitnamcam

I use shooter.

Wind still stuffs me but if its calm things fall over.
10-01-2014, 07:22 PM
Rushy

I use iSnipe and a friend uses Ballistic. Ballistic looks fantastic but I don't need two apps.
10-01-2014, 07:25 PM
BRADS

+2 Shooter
10-01-2014, 07:29 PM
Beavis

I'm using Strelok+ and like it a lot. Used it out to 500m with the AR's and 200m with .22lr. If the input data is good it's usually spot on.
10-01-2014, 07:55 PM
MattyP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beavis

I'm using Strelok+ and like it a lot. Used it out to 500m with the AR's and 200m with .22lr. If the input data is good it's usually spot on.

Yeah, Strelok has been accurate to 406yds for me (couple inches off but that coulda easily been me at that range). Does Strelok+ still have the reticle features I mentioned? I heard that it doesn't but it has more fancy stuff like spin drift and coriolis, etc.

Edit - yeah, VC, stuffs me too! I've only fired a couple of shots in bad wind (at rocks), and I couldn't figure it at all. Mind you, one was a 600yd shot in 100km/hr gusts, so I didn't give myself much chance!!

I've heard a lot of good things about Shooter. Thanks for the replies - keep em coming!
10-01-2014, 08:00 PM
longrange308

i run bullet flight 3
seems to be good
but remember with all of them if you put bullshit in u will get bullshit out
10-01-2014, 08:44 PM
Blaser

+3, Shooter is pretty simple.
10-01-2014, 09:00 PM
Neckshot

+4 shooter
10-01-2014, 09:36 PM
Beavis

Strelok Pro adds differant drag models, spin drift, corialus (spelt that wrong haha) and takes away the reticles.

Strelok+ adds heaps of reticles, a truing function, ability to mix units of measurement, an incline indication feature (tilt or ph camera)
10-01-2014, 10:44 PM
Nibblet

+5 shooter
11-01-2014, 05:09 AM
Uplandstalker

Shooter has suit my needs at 1000m. Have used Strelock, very good also.

What app you use is less important than the data you put into it!

Having a good understanding of the wind speed and setting up the bullet and rifle data. Scale factors can be used in shooter if needed too.
11-01-2014, 09:32 AM
StrikerNZ

Shooter doesn't work with ballistic reticles the way that Strelok does. So if that's the functionality you're really wanting, stick with Strelok.
11-01-2014, 02:31 PM
MattyP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beavis

Strelok Pro adds differant drag models, spin drift, corialus (spelt that wrong haha) and takes away the reticles.

Strelok+ adds heaps of reticles, a truing function, ability to mix units of measurement, an incline indication feature (tilt or ph camera)

Thanks. Does Strelok+ still have the reticles?
11-01-2014, 03:01 PM
Towely

Re read beavis's post.
11-01-2014, 03:04 PM
Toby

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyP

Thanks. Does Strelok+ still have the reticles?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beavis

Strelok+ adds heaps of reticles,

Yup
11-01-2014, 06:04 PM
MattyP

Woops :P.
14-01-2014, 07:41 PM
Uplandstalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrikerNZ

Shooter doesn't work with ballistic reticles the way that Strelok does. So if that's the functionality you're really wanting, stick with Strelok.

I used shooter for a year or so with Balistic Plex Burris scopes. Shot Tahr and deer over 650 yards.

Understanding the hash marks is as important as known the bullet velocity. The Burris FFII are marked 1.5, 4.5, 7 and 11 MOA(at full magnification) . Therefore anything within and a little over 11 MOA shouldn't be an issue(this was about 730 yards for my 270WSM.

Strelok Pro does offer a solution at any magnification, which is nice if you haven got the time to work this out at the range.
19-01-2014, 08:18 PM
dave-m

I have Strelok. worked well on the 5,6 and 700m(furthest shot) gongs I shot today at a south taranaki shoot. 3/3 500m, 3/3 600m and 2/3 700m. and I have only checked it at 200 and 300m. so its pretty accurate.
22-01-2014, 09:52 PM
MattyP

Got Ballistic AE last night after much research. Pretty impressed, in particular with all the loads listed and the truing functions. Spin drifts a bit crazy. More than I thought it'd be. Thank fck we're in the Southern Hemisphere aye?

Looking forward to trying it out tomorrow with some long range stuff.

It's already put me off my yardage CDS. Not as obvious in Strelok how much difference temp, humidity and altitude make. Don't see much point in a yardage CDS now, seeing as it'll probably only be good to 500yds or so and I have holdovers up to that distance at a good zoom ratio.