Is The Shooter Ready

If you are a long range hunter or shooter you might be interested to know that there is a computer program available that can help you learn how to range unknown distance targets by using your mildot, mil reticle, or moa scope. The application is called Shooter Ready and there are versions available for Mac and PC systems.  The cost is $44 bucks.  Not too bad in my opinion as there really is quite a lot to do within the simulation.  You can find the program HERE.





As you can see in this picture above there are many calibers to choose from.  So for example, I own and am very comfortable shooting a .264 in real life, so the calculations within the simulation come naturally to me.  The targets vary in sizes and there are hostage targets, moving targets, multiple targets and wind practice.



The interface is very easy to understand even for beginners.  The author has included a "classroom" section to the program that walks you through everything you need to know to start making hits on target.  It's very helpful.
Data and wind cards are provided for you based on your chosen caliber including all the standard and metric equations you will need to calculate proper holds.
About the only thing it lacks is a calculator for figuring the equations, but most of us have one of those laying around.

My only serious complaint about this program is that the wind is only figured in inches of drift.  It would be far more helpful if the wind readout was in moa.  As it stands you have to take the reading in inches and then mentally convert it to moa.  It's just an extra step that could be made a bit more efficient.  Not a deal breaker for me though.

Enjoy

-ME