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Ruger Vaquero in .357 Magnum

Thomas — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:11:02 +0000

A little single action gun porn.

Why? Because they are fun. Just looking at this picture is giving me the itch to head to the range.

-Thomas

iPhone Apps update – Mil-Dot Ballistics / Mil-Dot Rangefinder

Thomas — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:23:02 +0000

I have finally submitted the new version (4.2) of Mil-Dot Ballistics and Mil-Dot Rangefinder to the app store today. Both are a free upgrade for existing users. It usually takes Apple about a week to review and approve new apps for the App Store. So keep an eye out for it next week.

The biggest feature update for both applications is support for second focal plane scopes. You can now specify your magnification setting and the app will adjust the target size in the reticle accordingly. This will enable you to range your target at any magnification setting on a second focal plane scope. The only limitation is how accurate your magnification dial on your scope is.

I’ve also added a bunch of new reticles. I have plans for a lot more reticles that I will roll out via free in-app updates as soon as I can get permission from the scope manufacturers to include them in the app.

The good news for the iPad users is that I have finally written the iPad specific version of the Mil-Dot Ballistics user manual which I will be posting on www.mildotballistics.com just as soon as the new version of the app is available for purchase/download.

Mil-Dot Rangefinder 2.0 submitted to App Store

Thomas — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:45:20 +0000

I’ve finally finished beta testing Mil-Dot Rangefinder version 2.0. I’ve submitted it to the app store and awaiting approval.

Lots of changes under the hood to improve performance, but from a user experience perspective some of the major enhancements are:

-Multiple ballistic profiles (pro version)

-Two sample profiles provided. (XM193 and M118LR)

-Completely redesigned settings views with all settings editable within the app

-Additional Units of measure.

-Double-Tap target size to change unit of measure.

-New input controls almost completely eliminate typing.

Here’s a quick walk-thru video I made to show the new features in action. There was some problems encoding the video, so the audio is missing, but you can still figure out what’s going on.

Back pain really sucks!

Thomas — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:57:22 +0000

That is all.

A Sad Day

Thomas — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:58:06 +0000

Oou thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of the Fort Hood terrorist attack.

(yes, I said terrorist attack)

Quote Of The Day

Thomas — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:41:39 +0000

Never Forget

Thomas — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:25:53 +0000

I WANT!

Thomas — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:32:30 +0000

New Ti-RANT suppressor from AAC

As if I didn’t spend enough time on my iPhone

Thomas — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:20:34 +0000

My wife already complains that I spend to much time on my iPhone and gunbroker.com is not helping things. They have just released the mobile version of their website m.gunbroker.com which makes it much easier to navigate on a mobile device.

Speaking of mobile websites, I just installed a new wordpress plugin to make thisismygun.com iPhone friendly. Let me know what you think.

-Thomas

Gura’s response to Judge Wilkinson

Thomas — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:21:57 +0000

Alan Gura (the lead attorney for Dick Heller in the District of Columbia v. Heller case) wrote a response to Judge Wilkinson’s anti-Heller article.

Go here to find the response. And while your there, make sure you check out Dave Hardy’s blog. It’s a great resource on 2nd Amendment cases across the country.

H/T to David Hardy at Of Arms & the Law