LASERS?

[HEAD OR NOTHING]

Hey

Got some questions

 

How do u rangefind with them

Can u hunt with them

Are they any gd?

 

Don't know if this helps but got BSA breakbarrel spring comet and a HAwke sport Hd map scope 3-9x50?

Thanks

Happy hunting

[jerico]

I don't know about other people but I judge distance with my eye.

 

I have a laser on my rifle but it's not properly zeroed in, I mostly use it to quickly line my scope on the intended target if the magnification is to hi for the distance.

 

Ie: You turn your scope up and are looking at a flock of pigeons half a mile away and a rabbit run out at 30 yards.

[Axe]

To accurately range find with a laser, you must first mount the laser on rifle so that is a good few inches from the scope. The greater the distance between the scope and laser the more accurate the range finding ability.

 

Once you have the laser mounted, zero the laser to your normal zero for example 30 yards. You will notice that moving in to the target or away from the target will have the effect of moving the laser up or down on the recticle. Simply work out the position of the laser on the recticle for the different ranges i.e. 20,25,30,35 yards etc.

 

Remember though, the results will be affected by changing the magnification setting of a variable magnification scope. So make sure you do this using the magnification setting you normally use.

[Lord Geordie]

To accurately range find with a laser, you must first mount the laser on rifle so that is a good few inches from the scope. The greater the distance between the scope and laser the more accurate the range finding ability.

 

Once you have the laser mounted, zero the laser to your normal zero for example 30 yards. You will notice that moving in to the target or away from the target will have the effect of moving the laser up or down on the recticle. Simply work out the position of the laser on the recticle for the different ranges i.e. 20,25,30,35 yards etc.

 

Remember though, the results will be affected by changing the magnification setting of a variable magnification scope. So make sure you do this using the magnification setting you normally use.

 

 

 

 

A Lot of people mount the laser UNDER the gun to give the most room between the scope centre and the laser.

 

Also Mill dot scopes come in handy if you using a laser for range finding. Set up a few bits of paper at varying distances (measured out) 25 yards 30 yards 35 yards etc

 

If your using a sub 12fpe rifle zero the laser direct into the cross hair at 25 yards and then take note of the laser position on the closer and further target sheets and make a note of the positions.

 

Eventually memory will take over and you will know how far your target is using this method

 

Of course there ARE formula's you can make to simply use the Mill dot scope for range finding on it's own WITHOUT a laser. You can calculate by how much room between the dots a rabbit takes up OR get A/O scopes as they give you a GENERAL idea of range also.

 

I prefer to use the lasers for quick target aquisition and nothing more

 

LG

[krazykayaker]

To Technical for Me !!!

[Lancs Lad]

to put it simply...........DONT BOTHER.

 

1 - they are not that effective.

 

2 - They spook what you are going to shoot...........especialy pigeons.

 

3 - Useless in strong light (unless you are spending a fortune on an expensive one)

 

4 - Cheap ones dont hold zero.

 

5 - spend you money on some more pellets.

 

6 - Get yourself a mildot or SR12 scope............

 

 

 

Just my two penneth worth,,,,,speaking from experience......

 

 

 

But the do look quite bling when showing your mates........

[SNAKEBITE]

I have to agree with Lancs lad, they are an expeience but soon lose the novelty.

 

They seem to have fallen from grace recently, a couple of years ago the forum was awash with laser related shenanigans.