Windage and Elevation Calculator?

[Jer12377]

Hey all, new to the sight and over here from DTR. I was watching a few months ago on the History Chanel a show about Snipers. At the end of the show they showed a long range shot and the spotter had a Windage and Elevation calculator. They said it was used by the military. Does anyone know anything about these or if they are available. Thanks

[Fronty Owner]

I have a spreadsheet that I run on my HTC phone.

There are apps for the iphone that will do this also.

[Adaminak]

The specific device you're talking about was part of the weapon system. It comes with all CheyTac rifles and it's pre-loaded to match their weapon with their ammo.

Basically, any ballistics program will give you a printout that you can use to adjust your shot based upon wind speed and distance. Very, very few people ever have an actual need for a ballistic computer as they don't make scope corrections for each shot, nor do they shoot much beyond 300yds. In the sniper world though, anything that helps aid a first-shot hit at 800yds or more is a great help!