The Dead Reckoner: Precision Forged for the Modern Warfighter
In a small workshop filled with the sound of laser cutters and the smell of burnt acrylic, something special has been taking shape. Braden and the Deadeye team have been working tirelessly to craft a tool worthy of the name — The Dead Reckoner. After weeks of late nights and minor setbacks (including a few ink mishaps), the first-ever batch of 1,000 protractors has finally come to life.
Forged from Grit — and Transparent Yellow
Every Deadeye tool tells a story of persistence and craftsmanship, and the Dead Reckoner is no different. When an ink delay threatened to slow production, the team adapted, shifting to an alternate transparent yellow colorway. The result? A tool that not only performs with precision but looks damn good doing it.
The first 500 units are marked as the “Founders Edition” — a tribute to the loyal community that believed in this vision from day one. Each Founders Edition protractor represents more than a piece of gear — it’s a piece of Deadeye history.
A Protractor with a Purpose
The Dead Reckoner isn’t your everyday classroom instrument. It’s a precision-engineered fires and mapping tool built for professionals who live and breathe accuracy. Designed with laser-cut edges and UV-printed detail, it’s built to withstand the harshest conditions — from the range to the field.
But what really sets it apart is what’s under the hood. According to the patent design, the Dead Reckoner features:
1:50,000 and 1:100,000 scale MGRS grid readers
1:50,000 range bar for distance calculations
Final Attack Heading Tool for mission planning
Ops Terms and Graphics Stencil for streamlined field marking
White backing over degree and mils for clear readability
Back azimuth references for degrees — built right in
Every line, curve, and marking has been optimized for professional-grade accuracy. With a 4.55” diameter and a refined balance between size and usability, it’s a true extension of the operator’s hand.
Built for Those Who Take Their Craft Seriously
The Dead Reckoner is more than a product — it’s a mindset. It’s for those who understand that precision matters. It’s for the warfighters, JTACs, and mapping professionals who take pride in mastering their craft.
Every unit carries that same spirit — built in small batches, by hand, with intent. And while the Founders Edition marks the beginning, it’s just the first chapter in Deadeye’s story of bringing high-performance tools to the tactical and professional world.
Get Yours Before They’re Gone
The Founders Edition Dead Reckoner won’t last long. Only 500 units are available, and each one carries the mark of the original Deadeye community that made it possible.
If you know the value of precision — and the pride of carrying something built with purpose — the Dead Reckoner belongs in your kit.
