Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

[Lowlight]

Here is a short video on the Adaptive Consulting, Field Density Altitude Compensator.

Had a chance to take it out to the range to see how it compares to the numbers from my Kestrel as well how the dope matches up to my PDA and my rounds downrange.

<object width="853" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Oc3PP4EKfAE?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Oc3PP4EKfAE?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="853" height="505"></embed></object>

 

[DesertMonkey]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Another great video frank!

DM

 

[sudnit5]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Thanks for the video!

 

[Sean the Nailer]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Excellent info there Frank. Absolutely. Thank you for that. This sure wraps up what our esteemed Lindy has been saying for some years now.

Speakingofwhich,,, where is he?

 

[Short-bus]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

"like the mildot master that came before this, this is a real good <span style="font-weight: bold">idear</span>"

LL, did you really just say "idear"?? Wow.

I've played that :42-:43 second section over and over again, turned up the volume, you said idear and I can't help myself but to tease you about it.

Branden

 

[sosicmcise]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

In our testing, we had several folks just GUESS at the temperature and GUESS at their physical altitude and they were nailing targets out to 1,000 yards, needless to say that their guesses were fairly accurate and they were <span style="text-decoration: underline">very</span> experienced long gunners.

 

[tuckner]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Great video review. Must have product for sure. I'll be placing my order today. I do have a question, what temp do you base your rifles velocity at to choose which card you need using the FDAC? Just average environmental conditions?

 

[sosicmcise]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Excellent question, this heavily depends upon the temperature sensitivity of the load <span style="text-decoration: underline">you</span> plan on using. If you've been shooting that load for a while and lets say 2,650 fps seems to be an effective velocity prediction at 90 degrees Fahrenheit, then simply insert the 2,650 card when you're shooting around that temperature. If you've experienced a velocity increase/decrease with your load that directly correlates to a change in ambient temperature, then insert the card that most closely matches that muzzle velocity at the given temperature.

Most PDA based ballistic programs allow you to analyze and predict muzzle velocity variation based on ammo temperature, if you are running one of these programs, reference that data to learn how much your load is affected by temperature. Once you've learned that, its easy to remember and you can insert the proper card in the field very quickly without referencing a ballistic computer.

For instance, the load that I shoot runs about 2700 fps at 100 degrees, and it seems to vary by about 1 fps per degree of temperature change. So, at 50 degrees, I would insert the 2650 card and use that data.

 

[Lowlight]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dust_Remover</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"like the mildot master that came before this, this is a real good <span style="font-weight: bold">idear</span>"

LL, did you really just say "idear"?? Wow.

I've played that :42-:43 second section over and over again, turned up the volume, you said idear and I can't help myself but to tease you about it.

Branden </div></div>

Ya Idear -- how do you say it.

You probably can't say Coffee either.

Guys this product is so simple yet effect really easy to use.

 

[Triad]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Very nice. I added a link to the video in the product info on the Triad site.

 

[Graham]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

I got mine a few days ago from Steve and I love it! If your MV is anywhere close to the one on the chart it's a no-brainer to use: Estimate the temp within five degrees and your altitude ASL within five hundred feet and pick a number. Doing that puts you on target at all realistic ranges for the .308. It will permanently reside next to my Mil Dot master as a non-battery back-up.

 

[cmrs8541]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

A couple thousand more FDACs arrived today....

slides for Red Ryder .177 coming soon.....

 

[blklabs]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

I just ordered one of these. I ran the numbers through JBM on the difference between the 175SMK and the 178AMAX and they were negligible. I am curious to see if it works for me and if it does it will be like Graham's and sit right next to my MilDot master.

 

[sosicmcise]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Here is a quick list of different bullets that will track VERY close to the 175 SMK when driven at <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">equal</span></span> muzzle velocities with the 175 SMK. These will track +/- 0.2 MRAD from the 175 SMK beyond 800 yards.

<span style="font-weight: bold">-Hornady 178gn AMAX
-Lapua 185gn Scenar
-Sierra 180gn Match King
-Berger 168 VLD </span>

Hope it helps!

 

[sosicmcise]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Here is the pouch that Tony at TAB Gear has been working on for us. It is extremely thin, compact, and uncomplicated.

It is designed to carry the FDAC, a Mildot master, and multiple FDAC slides for various calibers, bullet types, velocities, etc. It will allow you to access your FDAC without dumping all of your extra stuff on the ground. The cards in the rear are only sticking up in the photograph to display the rear sleeve behind the FDAC sleeve.

There is no velcro to tear open and create noise for those of you that hunt, etc and it will keep all of your analog tools in one place. TAB has bent over backwards to design a unique product for us, it is 100% American made and carries a lifetime warranty.

 

[texasvmi]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

sosicmcise, That TAB Gear pouch looks AWESOME. Can't wait to see it on the market and add it to my Go Gear. Please keep your fans and customers up to date on all the doings there. Based on the ADAC performance and simplicity you have found a place in the hearts and gear bags of many professional and competitive shooters.

 

[johndoe]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Cool video and nice pouch. Like to see what tacticool colors
will be available for the pouch.

 

[NOMAD]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Great job on the video and great piece of gear.

Even better now I am seeing it for Hornady ammo as well LOL

Keep up the good work.

 

[tuckner]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

My order is in, had to also pick up 500 175 SMK from Southwest Ammunition group buy!

Off topic: Video quality is excellent on your reviews lately. What camera is that you are using?

 

[Sumpter Steve]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Great product and video. Thanks Frank.

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Frank, on the product videos that you have been doing lately you need to include a link for buying under the video. Makes it a little easier than searching. OK so I am lazy.

 

[waynea96]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Is there any sort of strap on the back side of the TAB pouch so that it could be worn on a belt or be attached to a pack?

 

[sosicmcise]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Currently the TAB designed pouch does not have an attachment point on the outside. This may be something we pursue in the future as I believe some users would be interested in it. Any new product modifications will be posted here so folks can keep up.

 

[waynea96]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Excellent, when its available with an attachment option I'll be buying one.

Thanks,
Wayne

 

[Aqua Mark]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Frank,
Super job on the video as always.

Taylor
Really nice job on those cards. I will be getting another one when they come out in Meters. Mark

 

[tuckner]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Received mine in the mail today. High quality product all around, a must have for anyone's kit who wants that no battery KISS system.

 

[GunGuru727]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Idear.

 

[coues7]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Is there plans for any other calibers?

 

[Lindy]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

I'm right here.

The FDAC is a fine product.

 

[Lindy]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Excellent, when its available with an attachment option I'll be buying one. </div></div>

If you ask Tony, I'm sure he'll be glad to make you one with whatever kind of attachment you like. Or you could just take some webbing and sew on your own. It's not true that only homos sew...

 

[vman]

Re: Quick Look** Adaptive Density Altitude Compensator

Booya im so pulling the pin