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Ace(TM) Ballistic Weather Meter
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SKU: WX2*0749545
Overview
Built for hunters and shooters who want fast, organized environmental data, this meter combines ballistic, wind, and weather information in one easy-to-read tool. It provides real-time atmospheric readings, instant DOPE adjustments, and access to a GeoBallistics solver with a full bullet library, making it well suited for range sessions, competition, and demanding days afield. The interface is simple to navigate, with multiple screen views, customizable ballistic profiles, and built-in range card and chart generation for planning shots and managing holds. It can also operate on its own or connect with Vortex Relay products to share data across a wider setup.
Why Hunters Choose the Vortex
Real-time Ballistics,
Weather, and wind information in
Simple, Intuitive
A large display for quick
Geoballistics Solver
Includes a full, up-to-date bullet
Supports Customizable
Ballistic profiles and 10 preloaded
Connects Vortex
Vortex Relay products to share
Key Features
- Real-time ballistics, weather, and wind information in one handheld meter.
- Live wind and weather data from onboard compass, wind meter, and environmental sensors.
- Accurate GeoBallistics Solver with a full, up-to-date bullet library.
- Customizable ballistic profiles, plus 10 preloaded profiles for popular cartridges.
- Connects with Vortex Relay products to share ballistic and rifle-specific data.
- Four screen views: Advanced, Simple, Wind, or Mover.
- Built-in range card and ballistic chart generators for drop and wind corrections.
Best Used For
- Hunters needing real-time wind, weather, and ballistic data for shot planning in the field.
- Range shooters who want a simple display for quick DOPE adjustments and environmental reads.
- Competition shooters using customizable ballistic profiles and built-in range card generation.
- Users already in the Vortex Relay ecosystem who want shared rifle and environmental data.
- Hunters operating in harsh weather who need a waterproof, shockproof weather meter.
Specifications
| Ballistic Chart Generator | Built-in |
|---|---|
| Ballistic Profiles | Customizable ballistic profiles; 10 preloaded profiles |
| Ballistic Solver | GeoBallistics(R) Solver |
| Bullet Library | Full, up-to-date bullet library |
| Display | Large display |
| Humidity Sensor | Exposed |
| Included Accessories | Lanyard, installed screen protector, drawstring storage bag, 2 AA batteries |
| Live Wind And Weather Data | Yes |
| Navigation | Simple navigation |
| On Board Compass | Yes |
| Pressure Sensor | Exposed |
| Range Card Generator | Built-in; up to ten range cards |
| Real Time Atmospheric And Environmental Data | Yes |
| Real Time Ballistics | Yes |
| Relay Compatibility | Vortex Relay(TM) |
| Screen Views | Advanced, Simple, Wind, Mover |
| Shockproof | Yes |
| Temperature Sensor | Exposed |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Wind Hold Truing | Option to true wind hold based on observed wind correction |
| Wind Meter | Yes |
Pros
- Real-time ballistics, weather, and wind information in one dedicated meter.
- Simple, intuitive interface with a large display for quick reading.
- GeoBallistics Solver includes a full, up-to-date bullet library.
- Supports customizable ballistic profiles and 10 preloaded cartridge profiles.
- Connects with Vortex Relay products to share ballistic and environmental data.
- Waterproof and shockproof design for harsh weather and impact exposure.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The Ace(TM) Ballistic Weather Meter is built around a large, simple display and multiple screen views, but that also means there are several interface options to learn if you want to use its full feature set.
- It can operate on its own or connect with Vortex Relay(TM) products, so the broader ecosystem is optional—but the integrated workflow depends on having compatible devices.
- The unit includes 10 preloaded ballistic profiles and customizable profiles, yet serious users with specific loads will still need to set up and verify their own data for best results.
- Its waterproof and shockproof design is suited to harsh conditions, but the product is still a dedicated electronic tool that relies on batteries and onboard sensors rather than a purely mechanical solution.
Suggested Comparisons
- Ballistic calculators and weather meters
- Rangefinders with ballistic features
- Wind meters and environmental sensors
- Shooting accessories and data devices
Suggested Accessories
- Rangefinder accessories
- Protective case
- Lanyard
- AA batteries
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of information does the Ace Ballistic Weather Meter provide in the field?
It provides real-time ballistics, weather, and wind information, including live wind and weather data plus environmental readings from its on-board compass, wind meter, and exposed temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors.
Can the Ace Ballistic Weather Meter be used with other Vortex Relay products?
Yes. It can be used on its own or integrated with other Vortex Relay products to share real-time ballistic, environmental, and rifle-specific data across compatible devices.
What ballistic tools are built into the Ace Ballistic Weather Meter?
It includes the GeoBallistics Solver with a full, up-to-date bullet library, customizable ballistic profiles, 10 preloaded profiles for popular cartridges, a built-in range card generator, and a built-in ballistic chart generator.
How many screen views does the Ace Ballistic Weather Meter offer?
It offers four screen views: Advanced, Simple, Wind, and Mover.
What comes in the box with the Ace Ballistic Weather Meter?
The included accessories are a lanyard, an installed screen protector, a drawstring storage bag, and 2 AA batteries.