Shot a Tracking Point XS1 yesterday

[VIP3R 237]

$9.00 / round ammo - why is that?

The tech does not read wind - correct? It is still a variable that must be input - correct?

That is correct.

[BrigandTwoFour]

$9.00 / round ammo - why is that?

My guess is that .338 ammo is already expensive, and the ballistic computer in the TP XS1 is built around the ammo that is loaded by the company. Like the ACOG is geared towards a 20" barrel firing mil spec ammo, the XS1 is built for a specific cartridge. In order to get the most accuracy, the company that sells the cartridge gets to rake you over the coals for it. Honestly, probably not a big deal since anyone who can afford to buy the rifle in the first place probably isn't all that concerned about the cost of ammo.

I think the future will bring a more compact version in a semi auto Dmr/Sapr type, incorporated with optical targeting similar to what the F35 runs. Data link it with aerial platforms and other soldiers and you have total battle field awareness.

Trijicon is already working on it. I came across this article a while back: http://www.thenewrifleman.com/the-fu...nd-kopin-corp/

Trijicon has partnered with a digital display company in hopes of putting the same kind of digital HUD tech you're talking about into a gunsight meant for general issue.






I always thought the TP rifle was cool for what it was: 1st generation tech. But it is still a niche market with limited application. What I was really interested in was how the tech evolves over the next 5, 10, 20, or 30 years. As others have said, there's no putting that toothpaste back in the tube.

[Mo_Zam_Beek]

Until they devise a means to read wind, one still needs to be a skilled shooter. Skilled shooters today are using LFRs, computing atmospherics, which are then factored into their ballistic software - which is tuned to their load. The technology makes a skilled shooter faster, and may or may not increase their first round hit probability. It does not turn a non LR shooter into David Tubb.

Laser guided projos on the other hand.....

[Digital_Damage]

My guess is that .338 ammo is already expensive, and the ballistic computer in the TP XS1 is built around the ammo that is loaded by the company. Like the ACOG is geared towards a 20" barrel firing mil spec ammo, the XS1 is built for a specific cartridge. In order to get the most accuracy, the company that sells the cartridge gets to rake you over the coals for it. Honestly, probably not a big deal since anyone who can afford to buy the rifle in the first place probably isn't all that concerned about the cost of ammo.



Trijicon is already working on it. I came across this article a while back:

Trijicon has partnered with a digital display company in hopes of putting the same kind of digital HUD tech you're talking about into a gunsight meant for general issue.


I always thought the TP rifle was cool for what it was: 1st generation tech. But it is still a niche market with limited application. What I was really interested in was how the tech evolves over the next 5, 10, 20, or 30 years. As others have said, there's no putting that toothpaste back in the tube.

Not just them,

I wish these leaks would stop... that presentation carries an FOUO Document handling instruction.