Computerized Scope

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I saw in a hunting magazine a big ad for a computerized scope. The thing is wicked: adjustable drop compensation for every caliber, customizable reticles that can be either downloaded or created with software, variable zoom of course, digital camera, a video of the animal dropping after you take your shot.

I thought this was great, and I want to get more info, but i lost the name.

Anyone of you guys see it.
 
I wonder what kind of grief it would be to bring something like this in? I couldn't find a Canadian dealer on their website.
 
Business opportunity: technology convergence.

I'm waiting for them to build a scope that has a kestrel wind meter, a laser rangefinder and a pocket computer with ballistics software all built into it.

It lases the target, reads the wind, measures the temperature and sends this information to the the ballistic calculator which you programmed with your bullet weight, velocity and Ballistic Coefficient, Line of sight above bore and altitude before you headed out. The computer then adjusts the reticle for elevation and windage.

Spot your target and push the little "set range/conditions" button. Then just pull the trigger and you hit the target at any range or weather conditions. We already have the technology sitting on the sporting goods store shelves, someone with the means to do so just has to put it all together in one product.
 
if such a scope were invented (already mounted on the top of Abrams tonka toys), it would be banned in a hurry.

The closest we have right now is the laser range finder scopes. The newest is by Burris and can be used with their bal plex reticle.

The other one that is a 'system' is the horus set up. Interesting in theory but still leaves too much out of the equation. A shooter would become very tech dependent and when things don't work out, may not know how to shoot well enough to resolve the problem, especially at the extended distances this type of system is supposed to excell at.

That Elcan scope is very interesting indeed. Might be something to look at three generations from now. Unfortunately, this type of technology can lead to some abuses. Too many assumptions are made, depending on the gear to do the job of the shooter, will lead to a number of wounded animals (photographed for additional heartache).

At the short distances most hunt, really doesn't do much. At long range, there is way more to learn then just adding ballistic data in some software.

Jerry
 
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