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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    I just went out back and tested how the kestrel, Garmin 901 and vectors all worked together. With all 3 connected the Garmin is the hub, it uses the kestrel in PC/Mobile mode so it doesn't try to connect to the vectors. The kestrel feeds the 901 with atmospherics and wind direction and the...
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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    There could be a patent thing going on, but kestrel had wind capture first. I guess it could be something with it just being in binoculars. The internal compass is definitely measuring DOF, but I think the problem is when on standalone, the wind direction is oriented off of the target direction...
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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    That's the way I thought they'd be too. My Fury's have that option, vortex calls it "wind capture". I went through the whole manual for the vectors and there's no mention of how to do anything other than the chicken dance and navigate menus. So it's trial and error figuring out how they actually...
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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    I'm just getting around to playing with all the features. It seems as of now when using the vectors as a stand alone device, you must manually change wind direction. It doesn't "capture" the wind to a certain azimuth then calculate with DOF. Which is pretty lame, hopefully they can add that in...
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    Vectronix X Range Enhancers Availability?

    That might have been for the range enhancers only, because the image quality in my 10x set and my buddies 12x is amazing.
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    Thermal Coyote hunting round

    I'm actually planning a 12" next just for that reason. I was waiting on the 30 round mags to be available.
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    Thermal Coyote hunting round

    I agree, I've had great results with 5.56. I built the 6 max for a dedicated thermal gun to do everything from dogs to big hogs, which the 5.56 struggle to roll up. The 6 max barrels stabilize everything from 50-105's. I haven't tried the heavies yet because it's not what I built it for, but...
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    Vectronix X Range Enhancers Availability?

    Damn, I know a couple guys that ordered around that time frame and got theirs in October. 12x DMR. Mine were the 10x DMR
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    Thermal Coyote hunting round

    I dumped a few this weekend with my 6 MAX. I was running 70 smk's at 3200 fps. Recoil is the same as my .223 rifles. Factory ammo can be bought for $1.50 a round right now but is much cheaper if you reload. It's just a barrel swap and cheap 350 legend mags. It uses the .223 bolt. 6 ARC would...
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    Vectronix X Range Enhancers Availability?

    A bunch of orders already went out for those that ordered early. I've had mine since late September. There is a hold up on all of the range enhancers. They were said to be shipping this month a while back. The 8x version is in stock, I'm guessing there was a large pre-order of the 12x DMR...
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    Bipod: Thunderbeast vs CAL

    It's not that simple. The TBAC and the Harris have 2 similar features. -the spring loaded legs -deploying them without having to push a button Other than that, the TBAC is far superior. It has those two features of the harris, but the rest it shares with the Atlas. Harris is made from stamped...
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    Bipod: Thunderbeast vs CAL

    I have both and I like both of them. My only gripe about the TBAC is the spring loaded legs. They're quick and easy to extend, but putting them back in isn't nearly as fast and easy as the CAL.
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    6mm ARC vs 6mm Max

    Perhaps I should have picked a better word, lol. I haven't had the best luck reliably running light bullets with the ARC, especially without a can on. The max runs everything great with the same setup and great accuracy. So I'd argue that the max is the cartridge that does both things well and...
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    6mm ARC vs 6mm Max

    Having both, if your goal is to try to make a PRS rifle out of an ar-15, I'd go 6 ARC. It was built for the heavier bullets. It's accurate and slow. The 6 max is more diverse. It really shines with the lighter bullets in short barrel rifles and the 90 grain in standard length barrels. It can...
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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    Just realized I had an alkaline battery in the kestrel. Alkaline really doesn't like cold weather. I'll try a lithium.
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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    Yep. Even took a video, but i guess I'd have to upload it to YouTube or something before I can post on here. Included some screen shots though. Kestrel and binos in the freezer for over an hour. Double checked freezer temp with thermoworks air probes. Kestrel with a new battery doesn't even...
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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    No, it's the battery for sure. Or at least the battery is what fails first. My binos worked down to -5° F (lowest I've tested) with a warm battery. Cold battery into warm binos, they won't work. The only 18650 I've tested is a rechargeable streamlight. I can leave it installed in the binos in...
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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    I was worried about this a little too, But I haven't had a problem with that yet and I mostly hunt with mine. I actually prefer it since the lit reticle on my last binos would wash out the whole background in low light. It would be cool if it was an option though.
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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    No, that won't be an option with these
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    X - Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    The minimum operating temperature the've published is -20c/ -5f. I think that may just be the range of the temperature sensor. When I take the vectors down to -5 in my freezer, they try to wake up but quickly die. Pop in a warm 123a battery and they work. If I put a battery alone in the freezer...
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