Does anyone here know if there is an available computer program data book for rifles thats works with your handheld device ?
computer data books
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Re: computer data books
There are some programs that allow you to print a Target then shoot it then come home and replot it. I also know there is a program you can scan your targets. I am driving and don't have info handy.
I have found it to be painful reploting everything again after the fact. It's just to time consuming.
If you keep a good data book from the start then you have no need for the redundancy. Keep a good accurate data book with details has always worked.
We have been working on a nice side project along these lines that you may see down the road. The problem is the size of the market for this need. Not to many people want this which drives the cost beyond the worth.
But who knows we have a lot of new things in the pipeline at Impact Data Books follow us on our Facebook page for all breaking news on new products.
There are some programs that allow you to print a Target then shoot it then come home and replot it. I also know there is a program you can scan your targets. I am driving and don't have info handy.
I have found it to be painful reploting everything again after the fact. It's just to time consuming.
If you keep a good data book from the start then you have no need for the redundancy. Keep a good accurate data book with details has always worked.
We have been working on a nice side project along these lines that you may see down the road. The problem is the size of the market for this need. Not to many people want this which drives the cost beyond the worth.
But who knows we have a lot of new things in the pipeline at Impact Data Books follow us on our Facebook page for all breaking news on new products.
Re: computer data books
Yes I didn't want to replot everything either so I was wondering in this computer age if there was an electronic version of the data books that you sell ? Don't you think that would be a good idea ? being able to access your dope on a handheld device in the field without having to page through a paper data book ?
I do love your data books Nomad
Yes I didn't want to replot everything either so I was wondering in this computer age if there was an electronic version of the data books that you sell ? Don't you think that would be a good idea ? being able to access your dope on a handheld device in the field without having to page through a paper data book ?
I do love your data books Nomad
Re: computer data books
thanks outsy
but like you said they don't have a handheld app. I wish they did.
thanks outsy
but like you said they don't have a handheld app. I wish they did.
Re: computer data books
Yes there is a desire and interest in this concept and that's why we have had our hands in a project like this since last year.
The issue is what's the market what's the value the practicality. Plus add in electronic devices fail so on a real operation or match you will want a hard copy or book as well. Of the handheld goes tits up you are done.
So that pulls me right back to the source of a good old fashion book and being done with it and reliable.
What may be good for a few may not be the answer for all. We are messing with it hopefully we finalize it.
Yes there is a desire and interest in this concept and that's why we have had our hands in a project like this since last year.
The issue is what's the market what's the value the practicality. Plus add in electronic devices fail so on a real operation or match you will want a hard copy or book as well. Of the handheld goes tits up you are done.
So that pulls me right back to the source of a good old fashion book and being done with it and reliable.
What may be good for a few may not be the answer for all. We are messing with it hopefully we finalize it.
Re: computer data books
Check out loadbase3
This has an excellent log book module that's is not widely spoken about.
Ewen
Check out loadbase3
This has an excellent log book module that's is not widely spoken about.
Ewen
Re: computer data books
Just my two cents, RangeLog.com does have a web mobile access point for users with web access. Also, Android & iPhone specific applications are in development and coming in January time frame.
Just my two cents, RangeLog.com does have a web mobile access point for users with web access. Also, Android & iPhone specific applications are in development and coming in January time frame.
Re: computer data books
I had an idea for pairing something like the On Target software with an archival database so you could track your accuracy over time, keep track of round counts and manage other things like reloading components and ammunition all from one piece of software. I started working on it, but it's still unfinished
I had an idea for pairing something like the On Target software with an archival database so you could track your accuracy over time, keep track of round counts and manage other things like reloading components and ammunition all from one piece of software. I started working on it, but it's still unfinished
Re: computer data books
This may not fit exactly what you are looking for, but take a look at Ballistic FTE on the iPhone/iPad. It is very full featured, I just think that most people do not dig that far into it to see the range log, zero data, target data, etc.
I don't use it for those features either, I primarily use it for the ballistic charts/calculations - but it is all in there.
links to each section on this page:
http://ballistic.zdziarski.com/
here are a few:
http://ballistic.zdziarski.com/TargetData.jpg
http://ballistic.zdziarski.com/iPad/IMG_0012.PNG
This may not fit exactly what you are looking for, but take a look at Ballistic FTE on the iPhone/iPad. It is very full featured, I just think that most people do not dig that far into it to see the range log, zero data, target data, etc.
I don't use it for those features either, I primarily use it for the ballistic charts/calculations - but it is all in there.
links to each section on this page:
http://ballistic.zdziarski.com/
here are a few:
http://ballistic.zdziarski.com/TargetData.jpg
http://ballistic.zdziarski.com/iPad/IMG_0012.PNG
Re: computer data books
Oodin
get back to it and use impact data books as a guide. I can't beleive there is no electronic version of a data book available yet. Put me down for 4 when they are ready.
Hank
Oodin
get back to it and use impact data books as a guide. I can't beleive there is no electronic version of a data book available yet. Put me down for 4 when they are ready.
Hank
Re: computer data books
I think it would be nice if there was something that combined a program like "on target" with a great data book format like "impact data books" and cross referenced it so that you could do searches for DOPE on current conditions like a "best match" from past data. It would be usable from an Iphone or Itouch. Incorporate the camera, possibly google earth for making range cards. Of course it could work with your computer to have a back up file incase something happened to your iphone or computer. I can see how you could make a very nice program, but given how many people would use it, I don't think you could sell it. Patagonia has something like a computerized data book, but its several hundred dollars if I remember correctly. I think I will just stick to my Data book and Ballistic FTE for now.
I think it would be nice if there was something that combined a program like "on target" with a great data book format like "impact data books" and cross referenced it so that you could do searches for DOPE on current conditions like a "best match" from past data. It would be usable from an Iphone or Itouch. Incorporate the camera, possibly google earth for making range cards. Of course it could work with your computer to have a back up file incase something happened to your iphone or computer. I can see how you could make a very nice program, but given how many people would use it, I don't think you could sell it. Patagonia has something like a computerized data book, but its several hundred dollars if I remember correctly. I think I will just stick to my Data book and Ballistic FTE for now.
Re: computer data books
I have ballistic on my iphone and ipad I wish they would just update it with a more full featured log book like a proper paper data book. I ALSO WANT BLUETOOTH TO LINK WITH MY KESTREL, ok rant off.
I have ballistic on my iphone and ipad I wish they would just update it with a more full featured log book like a proper paper data book. I ALSO WANT BLUETOOTH TO LINK WITH MY KESTREL, ok rant off.
Re: computer data books
Been wanting this too.. Sure electronics failed, but if there's a backup capability, it should be recoverable. Or even better, the database backed up can be open/imported in a separate software that's run on a computer.
Been wanting this too.. Sure electronics failed, but if there's a backup capability, it should be recoverable. Or even better, the database backed up can be open/imported in a separate software that's run on a computer.
