VORTEX Ace Ballistic Weather Meter

KEY FEATURES:

• LIVE WIND & WEATHER DATA: Real-time atmospheric and environmental data from on-board sensors.
• CONVENIENT ON-SCREEN SOLUTIONS: Easy-to-read wind and drop data on a large, intuitive display.
• INTUITIVE, FAMILIAR INTERFACE: Large display and simple navigation.
• INTEGRATED GEOBALLISTICS® SOLVER: Custom wind/drop solutions for your rifle and real-time conditions.
• CUSTOMIZABLE BALLISTIC PROFILES: Use presets or load your own for any shooting setup.
• VORTEX RELAY™ CONNECTIVITY: Connects to share real-time ballistic, environmental, and rifle-specific data across a suite of devices

WEATHER AND BALLISTICS, NOW IN YOUR CONTROL. Reach a higher plateau of precision with the tool you need to call every shot. The Ace™ Ballistic Weather Meter puts real-time ballistics, weather, and wind information at your fingertips. Use it solo or integrate with other Vortex Relay™ products. With a simple, intuitive interface, it delivers instant DOPE adjustments and precise environmental reads for the range, competition, or your next hunt.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• Lanyard
• Drawstring Storage Bag
• Screen Protector (Installed)
• (2) AA Batteries

ELEVATOR PITCH: Reach a higher plateau of precision with the tool you need to call every shot. The Ace™ Ballistic Weather Meter puts real-time ballistics, weather, and wind information at your fingertips. Use it solo or integrate with other Vortex Relay™ products. With a simple, intuitive interface, it delivers instant DOPE adjustments and precise environmental reads for the range, competition, or your next hunt.

WHY DID WE MAKE THIS BALLISTIC WEATHER METER? Ballistics are notoriously complex and time-consuming. Long-range shooters and hunters struggle to gather accurate, real-time environmental data for precise ballistic calculations, especially in time-sensitive situations. Existing methods are often slow, expensive, and outdated, leading to inefficiencies and frustration. These challenges result in miscalculations that compromise shot placement, particularly in remote country or high-pressure situations where quick, reliable decisions are essential.

WHAT MAKES THE ACE™ DIFFERENT?

• Live Wind & Weather Data – Real-time atmospheric and environmental data from on-board sensors.
• Convenient On-Screen Solutions – Easy-to-read wind and drop data on a large, intuitive display.
• Intuitive, Familiar Interface – Large full color display and simple navigation.
• Integrated GeoBallistics® Solver – Custom wind/drop solutions for your rifle and real-time conditions.
• Customizable Ballistic Profiles – Use presets or load your own for any shooting setup.
• Wind Truing Capability – Option to true your wind hold based on observed wind correction.
• Vortex Relay™ Connectivity – Connects to share real-time ballistic, environmental, and rifle-specific data across a suite of devices.
• Waterproof & Shockproof – Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and high levels of impact.

WHAT IS GEOBALLISTICS®? GeoBallistics® is a powerful ballistic solver and app that makes long-range shooting easier for every level of hunter and shooter. Combining range, weather, wind, and custom rifle and bullet profiles, it’s quite simply the easiest way to create quick, reliable wind/drop solutions in the field.

WHAT IS THE VORTEX RELAY™ NETWORK? The Vortex Relay™ network is a closed connectivity platform that ensures an instantaneous and unbreakable link between every long-range device in your kit. It delivers critical range and ballistic data without delay, offering the freedom to customize a precision toolset you can take anywhere. This network is designed to get out of your way and enhance your long-range capability and overall shooting experience.

WHAT ARE THE TOP USES FOR THIS PRODUCT? Western Hunting, Long-Range Shooting, and Competition Shooting. The Ace™ is both intuitive and capable and is a great tool for beginner and advanced users.

WHEN DOES THE ACE™ NEED TO BE CALIBRATED? The Ace™ should be calibrated during initial setup and should be re-calibrated every time you significantly change location, typically 30 miles or more, or after changing the battery. Calibrate your Ace™ outside and away from large metal structures or objects with the Wind Impeller Cover closed.

WHAT DATA CAN THE ACE™ ON-BOARD SENSORS CAPTURE? The Ace™ has on-board sensors to capture real-time atmospheric and environmental data. Its wind impeller can capture wind speed. The on-board compass and inclinometer can capture target direction, wind direction, and inclination angle. Its on-board environmental sensors can capture temperature, pressure, and humidity.

WHAT IS THE VORTEX RELAY™ NETWORK? The Vortex Relay™ network is a closed connectivity platform that ensures an instantaneous and unbreakable link between every long-range device in your kit. It delivers critical range and ballistic data without delay, offering the freedom to customize a precision toolset you can take anywhere. This network is designed to get out of your way and enhance your long-range capability and overall shooting experience.

WHO IS VORTEX RELAY™ FOR? Vortex Relay™ is designed to make long-range precision easier by seamlessly integrating your ballistic tools, drawing together their data and communicating information between devices so you don’t have to. Vortex Relay™ is for hunters and shooters who demand precision and simplicity from their gear.

HOW DOES THE VORTEX RELAY™ NETWORK WORK? Vortex Relay™ is a closed network that recognizes and remembers every Vortex Relay™ enabled device in your long-range toolkit. Set up once, and it reliably connects every device, every time, ensuring seamless, hassle-free integration and focus on precision.

DO I NEED THE GEOBALLISTICS® APP TO USE A VORTEX RELAY™ PRODUCT? No. The GeoBallistics® App and every Vortex Relay™ enabled product operate independently, offering shooters of any skill level the flexibility to tailor a precision toolkit that can advance with their skills and needs. While use of the GeoBallistics® App is not required, it can be a great tool for quick edits and inputs and offers additional features.

DO I NEED A VORTEX RELAY™ PRODUCT TO USE GEOBALLISTICS®? No. In fact, you can use the free GeoBallistics® App directly from your phone without purchasing any additional products or services.

DO I NEED MORE THAN ONE PRODUCT TO GET A BALLISTIC SOLUTION?You don't need multiple products for a ballistic solution; Vortex® products with GeoBallistics® and Vortex Relay™ capability work independently. This system's flexibility allows you to customize and combine products as needed for your specific shooting requirements.

WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF CONNECTING MORE THAN ONE VORTEX RELAY™ DEVICE? Integrating the GeoBallistics® solver, weather meter, laser rangefinder, and other devices via the Vortex Relay™ platform maximizes shooting accuracy and efficiency by ensuring real-time data sharing and automatic adjustments, streamlining decision-making when seconds count.

I’M A NEW SHOOTER. CAN I USE THE VORTEX RELAY™ NETWORK? WHAT ABOUT GEOBALLISTICS®? Yes, as a new shooter, you can use both the Vortex Relay™ network and GeoBallistics®. They are designed for precision in various shooting scenarios and offer intuitive interfaces that are easy to learn. Plus, Vortex® provides robust customer support with instructional resources and readily available assistance.

HOW DO I KNOW IF A PRODUCT HAS VORTEX RELAY™ CONNECTIVITY? Just look for the Vortex Relay™ icon on the box or online.

HOW DO I KNOW IF A PRODUCT HAS GEOBALLISTICS® AND VORTEX RELAY™ CAPABILITY? You can identify products with the GeoBallistics® solver and Vortex Relay™ connectivity by looking for the GeoBallistics® and Vortex Relay™ icons on their packaging or online listings.

DO I NEED CELL PHONE RECEPTION TO BE ABLE TO CONNECT MY VORTEX RELAY™ DEVICES? No, the devices pair via Bluetooth®. It is important to note that the smart phone’s Bluetooth® must be on for the devices to pair.

CAN I PAIR MY VORTEX RELAY™ DEVICES TO THIRD-PARTY DEVICES? Vortex Relay™ devices operate on a closed network and cannot be paired directly to third-party devices. However, via the GeoBallistics® App, information from various third-party devices such as Kestrel® and WeatherFlow can be utilized.