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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: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 13 2015, @01:32PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 13 2015, @01:32PM (#134364)

    I've been surprised at the lack of outcry from various government types about the fact that it is freely available to civilians.

    You are surprised about the government not being opposed to game hunters?