Last time, I mentioned some of the reasons for being mindful of those
smartphone apps that you install and the security concerns surrounding
them. This week, it’s back to discussions about firearms, and some
examples of the firearms related apps that you can install on your
smartphone. I have an Android phone, so all of my examples this week
are Android compatible apps. But chances are that you will find many of
these apps for iPhones as well. You have to remember: I’m a geek, so
from time to time I use the technology I have at my disposal to enhance
firearms knowledge and experiences. Or, I just like to play with
toys... whatever.
Searching for these apps is pretty easy. When you go to the app store
("Google Play" for you Verizon Android owners) – the following search
terms will help you find what you are looking for: nra, firearms,
rifle, rifle scopes, ammunition, ballistics, ammo, reloading, and other
terms similar to these. If you go to Google Play on your Android, just
use the app names below for the search terms and you will find it. Most
apps are free or little cost. I thought the small fee ($4.99) that I
paid for the Nikon app was worth it because I have a few different Nikon
rifle scopes, and they are covered in this app. So here are a few that
I have found to be particularly useful.
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NRA – National Rifle Association
Description: Provides access to NRA news ILA Alerts,
and the NRA blog. Also has links to resources near you, based on your
GPS location, and access to their social media sites such as Facebook,
Twitter, and a Rep Finder.
Cost: FREE
Strelok Ballistic Calculator
Description:Strelok is a ballistic trajectory
calculator. Small, handy and accurate. Field-proven accuracy since
2001.Supports imperial (yards, feet, inches, etc) and metric units.
Input all parameters, push button "Calculate!" and you will have
vertical and horizontal values for rifle scope correction. Also, you
can select reticle from list and see wind and distance corrections on
reticle without turning knobs. You can send by e-mail the reticle image
with holdovers and ballistic table. Supported reticles: MilDot, NP-R2
(Nightforce), TMR (Leupold), and many more.
Cost: FREE
App Link: http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/sports/strelok-ballistic-calculator_pnsz.html
Nikon SpotOn
Description:Spot On Ballistic Match Technology provides
precise aiming points for any Nikon BDC reticle riflescope and instant
reference for sighting in other Nikon riflescopes with plex, MilDot or
standard crosshair reticles.
All you need is a rifle, a Nikon riflescope and a rangefinder…SpotOn
does all the work for you, showing you what the possibilities are before
you ever fire a shot! Includes sections for handloaders, atmospheric
conditions, and comparing loads as well as the ability to create and
email a field reference chart.
Cost: $4.99
App Link: http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/sports/nikon-spoton-ballistic-match_bmxkj.html
DownZero Reloading Cost Calculator
Description:The Ammo Reloading Cost Calculator
calculates the cost per round of reloaded ammunition. The application
provides input for quantity and price of the four components used to
reload ammunition (Cases, Primers, Powder, Bullets). Press the
"Calculate" button to calculate costs for 1, 25, 50, 100, 500 and 1000
rounds. The user can also enter a custom number of rounds and the cost
is automatically calculated. A pie graphs is used to show a graphical
representation of the cost % for each component. The application also
has an email feature that will allow the user to email the results using
an email program on your phone. The application can also be moved to
an SD card.
Cost: FREE
Firearms Talk Firearm Gun Forum
Description: Mobile application for FirearmsTalk.com, a
general Firearms, Guns & Weapons community discussion forum.
Covers everything under the Sun shooting handgun, rifle, shotgun,
rimfire, centerfire, revolver. From AR15, AK47, 10/22, 870, Glock to
gunsmith, safety, competition shooting and hunting.
Cost: FREE
App Link: http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/social/firearmstalk-firearm-gun-forum_bckde.html
USA Carry Forum
Description: You get full access to the forums and the
app is formatted to make browsing and posting MUCH easier on your device
than through the web browser.
Cost: FREE
Gunventory – Gun Inventory App
Description: Gunventory is a simple to use firearms
inventory app allowing you to take your gun collection info with you.
Features: -Store make, model, caliber, serial, type, and purchase date;
-Button to search Google; -Set a password to protect your information
Cost: FREE
