KennyB Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 having just bought a range finder i was surprised to find how far out with my estimation of distances, guessing 100yds i was 15 short, A handy bit of kit should have got one years ago, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I thought I was damn good at it - then a pal bought a Lecca (sp?) rangefinder! I was amazed how far out on occasions I could be, however my estimations are getting much sharper since playing with his rangefinder, when sighting in we always end up with a game of " how far too the tree/sheep/tractor"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyB Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 thats the stage im at now, yes i agree it will improve your estimations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I must confess I do like having a rangefinder. Sometimes the lay of the land, or the angle of incline etc can play with your own estimation. However I wonder if it could ruin my own ability to estimate, so I like to try and work it out for myself as much as possible, and have the unit there to confirm. If I am really not sure and a shot is on the cards I'll reach for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) I think it definitely will, and I sort of have ambush points on the places were I shoot, certain gateways or gaps in hedges - from there I know that a tree or something is 100 yards etc and work from there, as everything looks a lot further away under the lamp and it helps to have a rough marker/idea! Good bit of kit. Edited August 5, 2010 by Hot-Shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 My wife says I can't even accurately estimate 12" :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Not had a rangey yet, i generally use the by half method if I'm not to sure :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 A mate of mine tested me one day and I tend to underestimate -- 30yrds is more like 40yrds Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Im pretty bloody useless. Hence why i chose the .17hmr and and thinking of investing in a rangefinder. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I think it definitely will, and I sort of have ambush points on the places were I shoot, certain gateways or gaps in hedges - from there I know that a tree or something is 100 yards etc and work from there, as everything looks a lot further away under the lamp and it helps to have a rough marker/idea! Good bit of kit. Do range finders work properly when used with a lamp? I am asking as it is of genuine interest to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Never tried it at night, we mainly use it for sighting in & have been over our ground and measured previous shots taken, I dont see any reason why it wouldnt - but it would be to much faffing while foxing, trying to get a lock on something can take a second or two, the one he bought was over a grand so is top knotch - do not know what the cheaper variants are like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Do range finders work properly when used with a lamp? I am asking as it is of genuine interest to me! Yep, some of the cheaper ones need all the illumination they can get to achieve a reading! Light up the target as best you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyB Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 well the one i got is a hawke 600mtrs £140 job,used it last night on the bunnys, I found it does work at night in low light conditions and darkness fairly well but was very hard to see the display, With the lamp focused on the target it was more easy to see the readings,being only a cheapish one i cant really complain,It would be ideal if it had a backlight which i should imagine comes with the more expensive models,Overall i am quite pleased with it and iam amazed how far out i have been out with my estimated distances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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