ATN Laser Ballistics 1000: Smart Rangefinder

Published on June 30, 2017
Duration: 14:24

This video reviews the ATN Laser Ballistics 1000 smart rangefinder, highlighting its integration capabilities with ATN optics like the Xcite. The instructor demonstrates its use in calculating ballistic adjustments for a 223 Remington rifle, showing how it pairs with a smartphone app to provide scope adjustment data. While acknowledging potential user error and environmental factors like wind, the review emphasizes the device's speed and accuracy as a rangefinder and its potential for simplifying long-range shooting.

Quick Summary

The ATN Laser Ballistics 1000 smart rangefinder integrates with a smartphone app to calculate ballistic adjustments for your firearm. By inputting caliber and ballistic data, it provides scope adjustment recommendations, and can even automatically adjust the reticle on compatible ATN optics like the Xcite.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to ATN Laser Ballistics 1000
  2. 00:38ATN Rangefinder Functionality
  3. 00:55Rangefinder Comparison Setup
  4. 01:46Bushnell Rangefinder Test
  5. 02:07Nikon Monarch 7 iVR Test
  6. 02:34ATN Laser Ballistics 1000 Test
  7. 03:35ATN App Integration and Setup
  8. 04:00Caliber and Ammunition Setup (223 Rem)
  9. 04:20Lazing Target and Ballistic Calculation
  10. 04:55Scope Adjustment Calculation
  11. 05:04Initial Shot (Zeroed)
  12. 05:34Confirming Low Impact
  13. 05:39Applying Ballistic Correction (32 Clicks)
  14. 05:51Post-Correction Shots
  15. 06:53ATN Ballistics 1000 App Performance Review
  16. 07:12Ballistic Coefficient Guesswork
  17. 08:06ATN Xcite Optic Integration
  18. 08:41Rangefinder to Optic Communication
  19. 09:15Shooting with No Ballistic Correction
  20. 09:41Confirming Low Shots
  21. 09:46Enabling Ballistic Correction on Xcite
  22. 10:00Reticle Adjustment Demonstration
  23. 10:40User Error: Incorrect Velocity Input
  24. 11:07Re-attempting with Correct Velocity
  25. 11:51Successful Ballistic Correction
  26. 12:08Wind Conditions and Limitations
  27. 12:21No Windage Correction
  28. 12:50Additional Modes (Fog, Tracking)
  29. 13:14Field Testing Overview
  30. 13:25Rangefinder Speed and Accuracy
  31. 14:00Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the ATN Laser Ballistics 1000 rangefinder calculate ballistic adjustments?

The ATN Laser Ballistics 1000 uses a companion smartphone app where users input their caliber and ballistic data. The rangefinder then measures the distance to the target, and the app calculates the necessary scope adjustments for elevation, which can be applied manually or, with compatible optics like the ATN Xcite, automatically.

What are the key features of the ATN Laser Ballistics 1000?

This smart rangefinder offers fast and accurate distance measurements, integrates with a ballistic calculator app for scope adjustments, and can pair with compatible smart optics to automatically adjust the reticle. It also includes modes for angular correction and fog, and claims target speed tracking capabilities.

How accurate is the ATN Laser Ballistics 1000 compared to other rangefinders?

In testing, the ATN Laser Ballistics 1000 was found to be within approximately 3 yards of a high-end, stabilized Nikon Monarch 7 iVR at 429 yards. It significantly outperformed a basic Bushnell rangefinder that could not acquire a reading at the same distance.

Does the ATN Laser Ballistics 1000 correct for windage?

No, the ATN Laser Ballistics 1000 does not provide windage correction. This functionality is not typically found in such devices and remains the responsibility of the shooter to calculate and apply based on environmental conditions.

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