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mmpoeth
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Posted: February/01/2006 at 20:44 |
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cheaptrick
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Interesting concept. |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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I saw a Swarovski that had a built in laser rangefinder and it was a very interesting scope so these should be also. The military probably has some technology like this. But then they have thermal and night vision and an unlimited budget. Even a rangefinder that would side mount to a tactical scope or accessory rail system would be a welcome accessory. The M-4 and M16a2 already have all kinds of crap hanging on them why not a rangefinder - DUH.
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koshkin
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To the best of my knowledge, the military does not yet have anything
like this. They are looking at it though. The next
generation night/vision thermal imager will not have a range finder in
it. Maybe the generation after that will, although the range at
which night vision sights are typically utilized really does not need a
rangefinder. Sniper teams typically have a spotter with a
daylight laser rangefinder, so they are not especially concerned with
an integrated unit. They are however very much concerned with the
reliability of the piece. I would expect Elcan to have something
in the works along these lines.
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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How about a .50 cal sniper scope with internal rangefinder and onboard computer that self-adjusts point of impact to correspond to its range measurement. ( point and click technology)
It could be even better if it could be attached to a portable wind speed and direction monitor.
Quick Chris call EOTech we could be onto something . |
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Henry455
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Zeiss will have a 3-12 X 56 laser rangefinding scope in the US this summer.
http://www.zeiss.de/C12567A80033F8E4/Contents-Frame/10F349B4 6B6E312641256A7300451C05
Click on the "Victory Diarange" in bottom right corner for info. |
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mmpoeth
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TAZ123
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Interesting. I believe that Swarovsky had one a few years ago. Didnt go very far from what I remember. Price point was a few grand, so it wasnt for the budget
consciencious shooter. I bet the reason the USA is behind the world is government red tape on the laser frequency and power. |
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