Barrett BORS for 338 Edge
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I have one, and have used it lots. It is an incredible system, that does what it says it will do. I have shot at steep angles with no issues. I really cannot think of one drawback to the system. Yes, it is exspensive, but so will the scope, and rifle, you mount it to. It allows for faster shots in the field, as you are not looking at a Palm, or even at a chart. I had mine mounted on a Leupold scope, and shot it with several rifles, from 6mm on up. Sight it, set it, and forget it.
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Does the BORS calculate trajectory on multiple BC's and will the software accept G7 BC data? Also, how easy is it to update or input environmental conditions into the BORS? In other words do you need a computer to upload the data into the BORS?
You do need a computer to upload initial load data into the BORS. No, the software does not allow for G7 at this time, nor does it allow for multiple BC's. Enviromental conditions are updated instantly using sensors located on the unit. This information is based on sight in conditions. You must enter an accurate altitude at the time of sight in. That is to say, you must know your exact altitude at your sight in loaction, and download it into the unit. Having said all that, the multiple BC's/G7 are not that much of an issue, as the BORS will calculate drop based on sight in information/velocity. An actual BC can be calculated in the field by adjusting theroy drop to actual drop. One other thing to note is that the unit will not give you an exact drop compensation. An example would be ranging a target to 750 yards. The BORS, based on your sight in conditions, will calculate temperature, pressure (altitude), and angle. You will attempt to dial in 750 yards, but the read out will say 737 yards. One click up on the knob may give you a 766 yard read out. This readout will change as conditions/angles change. Please remember, the unit is designed for military, not benchrest use. Having said that, it does exactly what it claims to do, and does it very well.
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biathlonneil
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Could you post a product description link? Thanks.
Could you post a product description link? Thanks.
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biathlonneil
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Ahhh!
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I've been using mine since the winter in '08. I've had it out to 600m reliably. The rings are pretty solidly designed and have an excellent grip on the scope. Like the previous post mentioned, it won't give you an exact range readout. It displays range based not on distance to target, but based on the turning of the elevation knob. So if a 1/4 MOA click is the difference between 733m and 766m, that's where the difference lies.
I have found one weakness. It eats batteries. Carry spares, and remove the battery while it's in storage in your cabinet.
The range finding function works reasonably well if you follow the instructions in the manual and calibrate the BORS to your scope. As long as you follow the manual's directions, and it'll perform as advertised. I guess that's the best thing you can say about it. It performs as advertised.
I have found one weakness. It eats batteries. Carry spares, and remove the battery while it's in storage in your cabinet.
The range finding function works reasonably well if you follow the instructions in the manual and calibrate the BORS to your scope. As long as you follow the manual's directions, and it'll perform as advertised. I guess that's the best thing you can say about it. It performs as advertised.
If your BORS is eating batteries, it needs to go back. They had some problems with a batch they sent out. They will either fix it, or replace it. If you bought it in Canada, I would talk to the folks you purchased it from and see what they have to say. It should not go through batteries that bad.
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