Sensor for temp, humidity, barometric pressure at Range?

[rijndael]

After about a decade or so, I'm still using my Brunton ADC Pro. It was about $100 and does Density Altitude too.

 

[Bronsin]

I use an app that gives tons of info from every dragstrip around the country. Well, almost. There's usually one close enough to the range for it to be accurate enough.

 

[CharlieNC]

Most cell phones have a built in actual BP measurement (actual measure, not just a web connection to a weather station). You need an app to access the measurement, and Strelok can do it as well. Many ways to get temp.,

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I use an older version of this. It has the all important density altitude. This was when i mostly tuned between relays with powder and seating depth. Sighters and a tuner kinda keeps the weather station at home now.

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[Dave M.]

As the title states, what are you using? I think I'd like to get something to play around with at the range to record my conditions. Thanks!

For temp and RH% I use a small display like the one I keep in my reloading room (see pic below). For the station pressure and elevation I use the built in Barometer app on the iPhone which is extremely accurate (I’ve compared it many times to the Kestrel 5700 that my buddy uses).
Dave

 

[miningshawn]

I use a Kestrel D3. It provides all the Information I need. Not a wind meter - but I am very skeptical of relying on wind speed at my shooting position.
I gather the initial data, and check between stages to alter my hold if needed, usually based on temperature.
Plus it is tiny and uses a very common battery.

 

[Dave M.]

I phone maybe.

Be careful using weather apps for BP because they almost always show the adjusted pressure at sea level as opposed to the actual station pressure (which is the true number that effects the bullet).

 

[DiRTY DOG]

My laser rangefinder has onboard sensors for temp and pressure, Sig Kilo5k.

Or, telephone the local airport across the street from the range. Or, use online real time data from the nearest weather station/airport as a last resort.

 

[Eagle Six]

I use the Kestrel to get absolute pressure/temperature/humidity and the Applied Ballistics app because I seldom have cell tower connection, and when I do it from the weather or airport which gives barometric pressure (corrected from sea level). Absolute pressure I feel is a bit more accurate and it is real time rather than scheduled update time from reporting stations.

 

[JFrank]

Be careful using weather apps for BP because they almost always show the adjusted pressure at sea level as opposed to the actual station pressure (which is the true number that effects the bullet).

Good to know, thank you Dave.

 

[Ray123]

Mostly I always have a range finder, unless hunting, as all electronic devices are illegal in my state.
So today just a range finder in the range bag.
I have a Krestrel elite, tested it out followed directions set it up for 650 yds with my rifle and load. Rifle#1 load#1 and tried it at 1010 yds. The $800 gaget seemed to work fine on the first try, with little wind shielded be a mountain side. Put it away and never used it again.
I don't need it to hit targets at long range where I shoot...I didn't need it 30 yrs ago, when it wasn't available...when I learned the wind is the most difficult variable, and wind meters, were usless shooting out across canyons with irregular small mountains and islands in between the shooter and the target. Wind goes in both directions simultaneously as it's funneled through mountains, hitting different velocities and directions constantly. Yep, the wind meters were usless, become familiar with the location and give it your best guess in mils, like dial a 2 mil wind. So the other variables were small in comparison. The conditions other than wind would fit into plus or minus 10 inches at 1000yds yards on the elevation turrent, easy to live with. Using the same exact load and reamer over 17,000 rds, exclusively at 1000 to 1400yds...Then changing everything, for the more modern components, then found myself bored with long range shooting, already done everything I wanted to do with it... it was a pain keeping up with a practice schedule, and access was being closed down to public lands, and getting more restrictions..driving out to the middle of the high desert was a long drive...but you could shoot for miles from an elevated position, just like the old days when I lived out there, and first started long range 1972 with a 45-70 as a long range gun..no electronic gagets, just you and the rifle, with big cast lead bullets...those bullets would skip like a flat rock on water...way out yonder, after the first impact. Some of the most fun to be had with a rifle.

 

[Dave M.]

Good to know, thank you Dave.

Station pressure is what you want. What the weatherman reports is really just a way for everyone to compare their pressures to each other’s, but is meaningless to your ballistics program.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

 

[DiffEQ]

I bought a Brunton ADC-Pro for $99 about eight years ago. It has been indispensable.
Seems it's no longer available.

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[K22]

I do take and record the atmospheric temperature every range session. It can make a difference for sure in my experience especially at 200 yards and beyond.

Over the years of recording data in my range book, I've noticed definite trend in point of impact elevation changes between warm and cold temperatures, even at a 20-degree differential - colder lower point of impact. While the difference (1/2 to 3/4") it's not enough to make a difference for big game hunting, it can for varmints and predators at extended ranges.

I also record wind and mirage conditions which have even a larger impact on point of impact. I'm getting better at reading and adjusting to mirage; wind is still a challenge.

 

[Ringostar]

For temp and RH% I use a small display like the one I keep in my reloading room (see pic below). For the station pressure and elevation I use the built in Barometer app on the iPhone which is extremely accurate (I’ve compared it many times to the Kestrel 5700 that my buddy uses).
Dave
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Where does one find the barometer on an iPhone?

 

[Tim Singleton]

Look at the kestrel Drop k3

 

[big5ifty]

I use this. Weather Meter.

How much do you need to spend to have confidence ?

I use it for temperature, altitude and pressure.

The wind on the firing line is mostly useless information.

If you're going to go high tech, do it properly once - instead of messing around with kestrels and phone apps, just get the Fury HD with AB.

 

[Dave M.]

Where does one find the barometer on an iPhone?

Mine was built in app but if you can’t find check the App Store.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I use this. Weather Meter.

How much do you need to spend to have confidence ?

I use it for temperature, altitude and pressure.

The wind on the firing line is mostly useless information.

If you're going to go high tech, do it properly once - instead of messing around with kestrels and phone apps, just get the Fury HD with AB.

Have you had this Weather Meter in use for a while? Just curious about the longevity of it.