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Getting Started with Applied Ballistics on the Montana 700 Series

The Montana® 700 series handhelds can use Applied Ballistics with the purchase of an Applied Ballistics subscription. To use Applied Ballistics, be sure that your Montana handheld software is up to date. For steps to update see Updating the Software on Your Montana 700, 700i, or 750i.

Note: When purchasing or upgrading in the Applied Ballistics Quantum app you will see that there is different pricing for yearly or monthly subscriptions. This pricing is for specific subscriptions within the app and will not unlock a license on your Garmin device. Pricing to unlock a Applied Ballistics license on a Garmin device is a one time purchase.

Unlocking or Upgrading Applied Ballistics Software

To get started with setting up Applied Ballistics on your Montana 700 series handheld, first pair with the Garmin Connect™ App or Garmin Explore™ App on your compatible smart phone or tablet. For pairing steps, see Pairing the Montana 700 Series with a Phone or Tablet.

You will also need the AB Quantum™ app.

Once paired with your phone open the Quantum app.

  1. In the Quantum app, select Devices.

  2. If necessary, add your device by selecting the + icon. 

  3. Select the settings icon ABQuantumGear.

  4. Select Upgrade Device.

You will be directed to the Applied Ballistics purchase options available. 

In addition to unlocking the license, the AB Quantum app can also help you add and manage ballistic profiles on your Garmin device. For more information on the AB Quantum app, see https://appliedballisticsllc.com/ab-quantum/.


Setting up Applied Ballistics on the Montana 700 Series

  1. Select Home (lower left).

  2. Select Add Page.

  3. Select Applied Ballistics. 

Applied Ballistics is now added to the Main Menu and will unlock when opened.  


Comparing Ultralight and Elite Licenses

Note: When purchasing or upgrading in the Applied Ballistics Quantum app you will see that there is different pricing for yearly or monthly subscriptions. This pricing is for specific subscriptions within the app and will not unlock a license on your Garmin device. Pricing to unlock a Applied Ballistics license on a Garmin device is a one time purchase.

Applied Ballistics Licenses

UltralightElite
Pricing$100.00$300.00
Muzzle VelocityYesYes
TemperatureYesYes
HumidityYesYes
PressureYesYes
AltitudeYesYes
Density AltitudeYesYes
Ballistic CoefficientYesYes
Wind DirectionYesYes
Inclination to TargetYesYes
Muzzle Velocity Calibration (Truing)YesYes
Zero DistanceYesYes
Range CardYesYes
Reticle Solution OverlayYesYes
Wind Speed 1YesYes
Wind Speed 2N/AYes
Spin Drift CorrectionN/AYes
Sight Height/Bore HeightN/AYes
Aerodynamic Jump CorrectionN/AYes
Applied Ballistics Custom Drag Models (CDM)N/AYes
Applied Ballistics Personal Drag Models (PDM)N/AYes
Drop Scale Factor CalibrationN/AYes
Zero OffsetN/AYes
Muzzle Velocity Temp. TableN/AYes
Sight Scale FactoringN/AYes
Moving Target LeadN/AYes
AB Synapse - Garmin compatibilityYesYes
AB Cloud SyncYesYes
Return to TargetMax 800 MetersMax 5000 meters/30 sec TOF
Profile Maximum Storage130
Profile Maximum Transfer130


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Note: Applied Ballistics Licenses are for a single device and non-transferable. 

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