SHOT SHOW 2013 REPORT: Trackingpoint Precision Guided Firearm

[DANCESWITHEMPTIES]

How much does the total package weigh?

Is there anyway to compensate for gusting wind? Or do you just input a mean average?

[Mystic Precision]

How much does the total package weigh?

Is there anyway to compensate for gusting wind? Or do you just input a mean average?

And there in lies the problem(s)....

Hang on cause IDF is working on a similar unit which DOES read the wind....

Jerry

[Boomer74]

Probably just a little.

Well, on the brite side...

That rifle proves the system "can" be adapted to other rifles than the pistol-grip-style chassis originally shown.

[Donny Fenn1]

iSnipe from Stephen Hunter's book "Dead Zero" brought to life...

[jikjak]

i emailed them to ask some questions about purchasing one but they said that sales are currently only available to citizens of the united states.

[barrett50cal]

Welcome to the future!

[ceriksson]

i emailed them to ask some questions about purchasing one but they said that sales are currently only available to citizens of the united states.

I''m sure eventually someone will import them


I can just see it, new trackingpoint system only $60,000 CDN!

then when it gets to the EE, it will be a steal at 120,000$! "Brand New! only 500rds fired!"

[tootall]

i emailed them to ask some questions about purchasing one but they said that sales are currently only available to citizens of the united states.

I''m sure eventually someone will import them


I can just see it, new trackingpoint system only $60,000 CDN!

then when it gets to the EE, it will be a steal at 120,000$! "Brand New! only 500rds fired!"

By the time the US grants export permits, the Chinese will already have an airsoft version for $129.

[tootall]

Having said that, I had a private conversation with a well known name former sniper (There were at least 3 famous name snipers at SHOT, and I briefly spoke to 2) who said flat out that this will not be adopted by military, as military does not want to become so dependent on funky technology.
Just a thought for those that say this has no place in civilian sales.

The system is more than just a scope. The entire gun package is the system. You cannot simply buy a scope and release trigger to retrofit old Betsy.

I would take their comments with a grain of salt. DARPA has been studying similar technology for many years now, and while a lot of what they work on never makes it into a soldier's hands, some does. Especially if it really works.

The retired sniper I talked with was coming from a true snipers perspective, no doubt.
I can see the military using a simplified, much lighter version for a Designated Marksman role.
Not for every soldier, but several per unit.

[Canadiankeeper]

seems like it would take the fun outa it.