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Kestrel 4500NV

25/11/2012 Review of the Kestrel 4500NV Pocket Weather
Tracker with HORUS Atrag ballistics software.

We have been previously using the normal Kestrel 4500NV and
found it to be great to get the weather data to upload into a separate ballistics
Computer. But that was always the issue what we tend to do is get to the range
and collect the weather data to upload to the ballistics computer. By the
afternoon conditions may have changed and we need to update the separate computer.

However now with the Kestrel 4500NV Pocket Weather Tracker
with HORUS Atrag ballistics software this has all changed as the weather is
live and the data can be transferred by Bluetooth straight to a laptop or
tablet.

The Atrag ballistics software has an extensive library of
weapons and rounds and can be fully customisable so suit you. Yes it takes a
while to set up at first but once you have all you rifles etc loaded in and all
your loads ready your set to go. One of the great features of this is the
target screen you can customize up to five targets for location, distance,
direction, declination and wind; this is great for multiple target ranges or in
the field. This together with the feature like direction of fire, target speed
estimator, inclination angle and being able to display Range cards makes a
great package. We have found to get the most from this unit you need to set it
up on the tripod with the wind vein and Bluetooth all the data to a laptop,
however it still works great as a hand held device. Yes it’s a little on the
expensive side but it is 2 units in one and has Bluetooth that works up to 30ft
away.

Measurements: Heading (true and magnetic), Wind Direction, Crosswind,
Headwind/Tailwind, Altitude, Pressure Trend, Barometric Pressure, Relative
Humidity, Heat Stress Index, Dewpoint, Wet Bulb Temperature, Density Altitude,
Wind Chill, Air, Snow and Water Temperatures, Current and Average Wind Speeds
and Maximum Wind Gust, Customizable 2900 Data Point Storage, Data Upload (with
optional interface). Unit is supplied with 2 AAA batteries, a soft carry pouch,
impeller cover, instructions and a Certificate of Conformity.
Note: This unit has a night-vision preserving backlight which helps users to
sustain natural night vision. The NV's backlight incorporates an optical filter
to reduce overall brightness and minimize blue and green spectrum light to
preserve night vision. Additionally, NV backlights are also much dimmer than a
standard backlight, making it more difficult to detect with the naked eye in
night operations. This backlight appears soft greyish pink, not red, and is
still in the visible spectrum, so is not compatible with night-vision equipment.
It takes 30 to 45 minutes for the average eye to adapt to darkness and
maximize night vision. Even a short burst of white, yellow, green or blue light
“bleaches out” the rod cell photoreceptors in the eye and causes night blindness
until the entire adaptation process can take place again. Light in the red
spectrum does not cause this “bleaching out”, preventing night blindness and
night vision fatigue.


Overall we would rate
this 9/10 only because of cost and initial set up time.

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Brass Catcher
04/11/2012 Review of the E&L Brass Catcher

When reloading its important to collect all your Brass up and not to get it
mixed up the easy answer is a brass catcher. It’s always been difficult to find
a Brass Catcher for a .308 rifle, but now E&L manufacturing have created
one.
The Brass Catcher also saves filling all your pockets up with used brass
when leaving the firing point as it’s all collected for you.
We have ordered and used a few of these now and the support we have received
has been top notch, Val at E&L always has the time to talk through your
requirements

Overall we would rate the E&L Brass Catcher 9/10 based on the quality of the product and the support they give.

You can find them at
http://www.brasscatchers.com/store/brasscatcher.html

The details they list on the .308 are

E&L MANUFACTURING
IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE

THE NEW UNIVERSAL FLAT-TOP BRASS
CATCHER



THIS NEW CATCHER WILL FIT ALL FLAT-TOP STYLE

RECEIVERS THAT UTILIZE A PICATINNY
RAIL.

It will also fit receivers that have a

High Riser, or High Rise Picatinny Rail. You can easily custom fit this catcher

so the installation will not obstruct, or interfere with other items that may

also be attached to the rail. We also offer additional mounting rod kits (sold

separately) that will let you use one catcher on another firearm, or one

catcher on several different firearms.
The New Universal Brass

Catcher is made from strong, light weight, black textured plastic.

The Universal Flat-Top Catchers
are in stock and ready

for sale at $49.95 plus shipping.



.223 Order# 144 or .308 Order# 144A

Additional Mounting Rod Sets
$22.95 plus shipping.



Order# 144B

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Stainless media tumbler

07/10/2012 review of the Stainless media tumbler

The worst part of shooting has got to be all the cleaning. It’s extremely
important to have clean brass when reloading.
Most of us use a vibrating tumbler with acorn media which works ok but you
end up with dusty brass that sometimes has bits of media in it, you then try
all different ways of finishing the clean off. So some of us have tried
ultrasonic cleaners which again works fine after being in the tumbler 1st or
left in for a long time with a couple of water changes.
So what’s the answer? Well it looks like the answer is here the stainless
media tumbler has got to be the best investment any re-loader can make. It’s so simple and gives a perfect result every time.

Simply put your de-primed brass in with water cleaner and the media and
leave for about 4hrs. After this drain and rinse and leave to dry so simple and
so perfect.
The only down side is as it comes from the states and is a bit on the heavy
side the postage is half the cost of the item.
I found the best place to purchase this is http://www.stainlesstumblingmedia.com

Overall we would rate this 9/10 Very good piece of kit, does use a lot of
water so a sink near by required.

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Hornady Bullet Straightening Tool

16/09/2012 review of the Hornady bullet straightening tool

When it comes to precision shooting most of the work comes
from the good prep of your rounds.
One area which we have found can make a big difference and
improve your grouping is after assembly and straightening the bullet head in
the case.
This can serve two purposes because it not only allows all
the bullets to be straightened in the cases but you can adjust the seating of
the bullets to suit the rifle. What we found on tests is that on some bullets
with some rifles if the bullet is not seated far enough then once chambered the
bullet is pushes back out of position.
So what we concluded was to seat a bullet in the case and
straighten it, then chamber the round and eject it if the bullet is no longer
straight then further seating will be required. The adjustment of seating was
minor but the result we got where far better as the bullets where staying straight
every time.

We have been using the Hornady tool along side other tools
to compare the speed and ease of use. What we found is that most straightening
tools are the longest part of the operation but some tools make it easier than
others. The Hornady can take a bit of getting use to get quick at loading your
rounds in, and with all straightening tools practise is required to get use to
how to straighten the bullets up.

Overall we would rate the Hornady bullet straightening tool
7/10 a very nice tool but a little difficult to load quickly.

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Vector Rangefinder Binoculars



09/09/2012 review of the Vector Rangefinder Binoculars

When it comes to shooting at different ranges its important to know the
exact distance to the target. Without correct ranging you will be unable to set
your ballistic's correctly and therefore your scope.
We have been using the Vector's for some years now and on testing we have
found these are the most accurate and clearest range finding binoculars on the
market. Especially important when shooting over 500 yards as this is where
other rangefinder fall down and the Vectors come into there own. We have
already posted information on Vector on our Range Finding page.
The main advantage of the Vector's is the simplicity of them just point aim
and press the button and range to target pops up. The Vectors also calculates
range from elevated positions.

Overall we would rate the Vectors 8/10 and the only reason for not getting 10/10 is the cost but quality does come at a price

below is attached a copy of the pdf Brochure

Vector Brochure
Download the full brochure on the Vector Rangefinder Binoculars
VECTOR_brochure_EN.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [4.8 MB]

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Strelok

01/09/2012 review of ballistics software from Strelok


I have been using this software for a while now and it keeps getting better. If you’re looking for quality ballistics software for shooting multiple ranges then look no further. This is one of the first ballistic calculators that has a reticle display that works so you can really use the mil dots in the scope to aim off at different ranges.

Strelok is available on iphone and android. Personally I have been using the iphone/ ipad version, I started with the base version and was so impressed I quickly upgrade to the Strelok + version. I now use both versions as I like to have the table and the reticle views.

There is a great list of scopes on the software and more seem to be added all the time, yes there are some missing but I have found you can find one the same in other scopes .

Above and below are some screen shots of what is available from the software.

Yes there are down sides to the software like the screen view is only available is portrait not landscape but that said you can email the screens out and print them in landscape. Not all scopes are available but as I said before you can usually find one the same or similar.

For more information click here to visit the Strelok website



Overall we would rate Strelok 9/10