TrackingPoint has developed a sniper system that will minimize the shooter's mistakes. Even a beginner can hit the target with this smart electronic system
The system is very easy to use. Before opening fire, the shooter marks the target by pressing the button on the rifle trigger guard (the mark can be removed and put back).
After pulling the trigger, the shot will not happen instantly. The system will send a bullet to the target at the most appropriate moment, when the crosshair of the sight is perfectly aligned with the mark.
The sniper will also be able to shoot independently at the moment when the crosshair of the sight changes its color to red.
The developers claim that when shooting, not only the distance to the target is taken into account, but also the direction and speed of the wind.
According to preliminary data, TrackingPoint, based in Austin, Texas, plans to produce three models of rifles equipped with ballistic computers at the following prices:
- XS1 - tactical rifle chambered for.338 Lapua Magnum at a price of $ 20,000
- XS2 - lightweight version of XS1, chambered for.300 Win. Mag. at a price of $ 17,500
- XS3 - hunting version of XS2, chambered for.300 Win. Mag. at a price of $ 15,000
All three types of rifles are already available for pre-order. Prepayment - 25%. Arms deliveries are planned for the spring of 2013.
Information has leaked on the Internet that the rifles themselves will be produced by the well-known company Surgeon Rifles. The barrels will be manufactured by the well-established Krieger Barrels.
Barrel lengths will be 27 "(XS1), 24" (XS2) and 22 "(XS3). The rifles will be equipped with variable scopes of 6-30x (for XS2 and XS3) and 6-35x (for XS1). Together with a sniper complex, the kit will include 200 rounds.
TrackingPoint says the ballistic computer guarantees accuracy at ranges of up to 1200 yards for the XS1, 1000 yards for the XS2, and 750 yards for the XS3.
According to the manufacturer: “The optics constantly track the target and hold the reticle even if it leaves the field of view. The sight automatically adjusts to the desired distance and other ballistic variables."
And finally, they claim that the sniper complex will be equipped with a wireless connection (presumably Bluetooth). It is planned to develop an application for smartphones that will be able to record everything that you see through the scope.
Some shooting enthusiasts have received the new development of TrackingPoint with great irony and question the reliability of this invention.
The arms community has a lot of questions about the new TrackingPoint product, for example:
• How does the system with a moving target work?
• How long do the batteries last?
• how much will this complex weigh?
• if the ballistic computer fails, will it be possible to shoot like a regular rifle?
And these questions continue to multiply.
Despite the criticism expressed, the community is following with interest the latest information about the new product.
The product was announced for January 2013.
