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Without a range finder,how do I know if I'm shooting beyond my scope sighting?
asked 3 months ago
on Hunting
by
Plano
- Miami
6 answers
Answers
answer 1
how much is your time worth quality range finders can now be purchased in the $150 range. but if you want to spend the time. when you ar scouting estimate an object and then pace it off.
if you hunt in the same place all the time.pick monuments(objects of reference) to help. if you hunt over a field you can cut out circles of grass or make a brush pile every so often. in a farmed field i find the $2 florescent sticks for driveways make a good reference point. also moveng a few field stones together .just if a guest on the land ask the farmer and remove befor planting time
if you hunt in the same place all the time.pick monuments(objects of reference) to help. if you hunt over a field you can cut out circles of grass or make a brush pile every so often. in a farmed field i find the $2 florescent sticks for driveways make a good reference point. also moveng a few field stones together .just if a guest on the land ask the farmer and remove befor planting time
Top 1000 Contributor
answered 2 months, 4 weeks ago
by
tonyl300
answer 2
Unless your scope has a ballistic reticle, you don't! Even these scopes are approximate and no match for a good range finder. If you can spare the cash get a range finder. You will be glad you did.
Top 50 Contributor
answered 3 months ago
by
bucky280
- North Carolina
answer 3
You always should have a pretty good Idea of your range. Either paced out and marked or a range finder to insure a clean kill.
answered 3 months ago
by
gandmtn
- Lake County
answer 4
Best thing to do is know your area and limitations. Oh and also what your firearm is able to do.
answered 3 months ago
by
smokybear24
- centex
answer 5
Excellent question--Not real sure the total distance U have in mind.My family are all hunters and We try to limit our rifle distance to 150-200 yds max. actually like to stay under 100 yds if possible.This way U are assured of clean kill's, w/o lotsa tracking and carry game?I own a range finder for archery and blk -powder but can summize on the scope almost the same distances.Maybe huntN over 40 yrs explains it.The main thing is if U think U need one they are small and e/z to use---make U feel comfortable w/ the shot -go 4 it!!! GooD HuntN
Top 250 Contributor
answered 3 months ago
by
Kipper
- Coastal NC
answer 6
Before you go hunting, you should always know your own personal limitations. You should know the average size of the game you are hunting and be able to estimate range by recognizing how large the target appears at the time. Try hitting a 9" paper plate at 100 yards. When you look through your scope, how big is the plate? Try several different objects and distances. Make a cardboard cut out of a deer, maybe just the body based on life size targets you can find at Bass Pro. Then try and look at it through your scope at 100 and 200 yards. You must also know your ammo ballistics. If I sight my gun in at 100 yards, what will happen to the bullet at 150 and 200 yards? Different calibers perform differently. Some will drop 6 - 10 inches between 100 and 200 yards. Some will only move an inch or two. If I had more specific knowledge of your rifle, caliber and scope I could offer more specific advice. You must also be comfortable shooting your gun. Practice, and practice some more. A lot of your questions will be answered as you spend more time on the range. Ask the range master if you can take a milk jug of water and place it downrange.
answered 3 months ago
by
Papaw
- Dallas, TX
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