Shooting (virtual) simulators - Now that ammo is $$$$

Pistoler0 · December 15, 2020, 12:23 PM

Anybody can comment and recommend on shooting simulators, for long-range rifle shooting, defensive pistol, hunting, whatever...

that are NOT arcade style but rather provide with some training?
PC, game console, projector TV, any format.

Now that ammo prices are so prohibitive, I was thinking about some other way to stay engaged in my firearms passion (other than reading and posting on TFL which I am overdoing lately).

I am looking at virtual setups, I already know that bb or airsoft shooting is a rewarding option,

ballardw · December 15, 2020, 05:17 PM

Not a simulator but you may want to check out LaserLyte training. Place a "cartridge" in your firearm and when firing it sends a laser pulse down your barrel.

Admittedly better with some things that are easy to cock but they make 9mm and 5.56 rimless so you can work the action. There is also a "universal" that will plug into most barrels from .380 to .45 ACP.
Or go all the way and buy dedicated pistol in couple of form factors.

Availability does seem to be hit or miss though.

Plus targets that react to the pulse.

**4V50 Gary** · December 17, 2020, 03:45 PM

Laser training and airguns.

BTW, had a veteran classmate who told me that part of his training included shouting pew! pew! pew! at each other. The laser simuators broke or there weren't enough of them. Go Army!

10-96 · December 17, 2020, 05:32 PM

Virtual Benchrest II is out. Not sure when it came out, but I used to tinker around with the first version a decade or so ago.

Kevin Rohrer · December 17, 2020, 07:53 PM

There are several virtual shooting simulators in my area. I went to one of them and shot their courses for an hour using their 1911. It was very fun and great to work on sighting and reflexes. No recoil, though.

They are pricey, but worth it.

DMK · December 18, 2020, 12:06 PM

Free software: http://northosoft.com/sharpspotter/HTML/index.html

Use with a webcam and laser training cartridge.

With some ingenuity, you can setup some cool training stages. Perfect for safely practicing first shot, drawing from concealment. (looking at you pocket carry guys)

December 15, 2020, 12:23 PM	#1
Pistoler0 Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2019 Location: Conifer, CO Posts: 632	Shooting (virtual) simulators - Now that ammo is $$$$ Anybody can comment and recommend on shooting simulators, for long-range rifle shooting, defensive pistol, hunting, whatever... that are NOT arcade style but rather provide with some training? PC, game console, projector TV, any format. Now that ammo prices are so prohibitive, I was thinking about some other way to stay engaged in my firearms passion (other than reading and posting on TFL which I am overdoing lately). I am looking at virtual setups, I already know that bb or airsoft shooting is a rewarding option, __________________ Life is simply an inter-temporal problem of constrained optimization.

December 15, 2020, 05:17 PM	#2
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,411	Not a simulator but you may want to check out LaserLyte training. Place a "cartridge" in your firearm and when firing it sends a laser pulse down your barrel. Admittedly better with some things that are easy to cock but they make 9mm and 5.56 rimless so you can work the action. There is also a "universal" that will plug into most barrels from .380 to .45 ACP. Or go all the way and buy dedicated pistol in couple of form factors. Availability does seem to be hit or miss though. Plus targets that react to the pulse. __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

December 17, 2020, 03:45 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,840	Laser training and airguns. BTW, had a veteran classmate who told me that part of his training included shouting pew! pew! pew! at each other. The laser simuators broke or there weren't enough of them. Go Army! __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

December 17, 2020, 05:32 PM	#4
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	Virtual Benchrest II is out. Not sure when it came out, but I used to tinker around with the first version a decade or so ago. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

December 17, 2020, 07:53 PM	#5
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	There are several virtual shooting simulators in my area. I went to one of them and shot their courses for an hour using their 1911. It was very fun and great to work on sighting and reflexes. No recoil, though. They are pricey, but worth it. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

December 18, 2020, 12:06 PM	#6
DMK Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2001 Location: Over the hills and far, far away Posts: 3,206	Free software: http://northosoft.com/sharpspotter/HTML/index.html Use with a webcam and laser training cartridge. With some ingenuity, you can setup some cool training stages. Perfect for safely practicing first shot, drawing from concealment. (looking at you pocket carry guys) __________________ - Homeland Security begins at home: Support your Second Amendment - www.gunowners.org - www.saf.org - act.nraila.org - www.grnc.org