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Next-Generation Linux-Powered Rifle is Accurate up to a Mile

posted by janrinok on Monday January 12 2015, @03:53AM   Printer-friendly
from the keep-it-in-the-right-hands dept.

AnonTechie writes:

Two years ago, TrackingPoint made a major stir at CES with its Precision-Guided Firearm, or “Linux gun.” The weapon integrated a smart scope that displayed weather conditions, wind speeds, and other target information, and only fired the gun when the crosshairs were lined up properly on the target. Fast-forward to today, and the company has unveiled another milestone. Its new 'Mile Maker' is a custom weapon that’s capable of firing a round up to 1800 yards at a target moving at up to 30 miles per hour.

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/196993-next-gen-linux-powered-rifle-is-accurate-up-to-a-mile?

 
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  • (Score: 1) by SacredSalt on Monday January 12 2015, @07:37AM

    by SacredSalt (2772) on Monday January 12 2015, @07:37AM (#133922)

    make me give up a Remington 700 and a good phone app (of which there are many) as far as target shooting. However, correctly applying the right amount of lead to a moving target is a bit of an art with a setup without it. On that front, I think they are making progress. With an investment of slightly more than the gun costs (bringing the total up to around $2600 for some really nice stuff) you can join the 1000 yards club with a Remington 700. You can do it for less, but its harder. Some guys spend more. Some guys spend a lot more! However, the reason most of these folks are spending it is because they enjoy the challenge of it. If something takes away the challenge of it, and anyone can do it - they wont spend it.