In the last article I covered what you
thought was the ultimate rifle as far as technology … think again.
Back in the fall
of 2013, just in time for the January 2014 SHOT
Show in Las Vegas debut, TrackingPoint
introduced to the world a rifle that is computerized making everyone
an expert at the range and hunting field. The first prototype was
created in March of 2011 by John
McHale, Founder-CEO of TrackingPoint.
The cost runs from a kit for an assault rifle starts at $10,000. Like modern jet fighters and helicopter
pilots, the rifle has a HUD (Heads Up Display) that indicates and
calculates range, wind, and has zoom capabilities as well as Wi-Fi
connections, a compass and battery life readout. You can record
images on your smartphone or tablet from the scope (to a computer)
and even transmit via email or social media. You can record that
great shot you made of a Grizzly bear at 1000 yards or show just how
accurate your five-shot grouping can be.
