Range Estimation At Night?

[ferg81 0]

Hi I am just after any típs on this,at the moment I shoot selected spots which I know approximate ranges on either by markers which are already in place ie trees or fenceposts,or knowing the rough distance to a certain spot,this is working for me and i shoot my fair share but was curious as to how others may do it,also can,if at all a lrf be used in low light/darkness? Thanks..

[fry 209]

thats what i do !know a distance in daylight and shoot the same spot at night

[Buster321c 1,010]

Use a laser

[3175darren 1,101]

Daytime mapping,is the best way stand in the gates you are most likely to use with the rifle and map distances as much as you can,preparation preparation its the only way, I dont use a range finder but I am going to get one at some point,though not sure how afective they are at night having no expeirience of them,

[fry 209]

Use a laser

do they work at night then bust??

[pianoman 3,587]

Hi mate.

The more you know your ground the easier it is to range estimate in the dark.

 

I've never used a laser for any air rifle hunting but always, a bit of simple reconnaissance in daylight and memorising as much detail and where/how far off the features are and at what true distances everything is. Night throws confusing perspective-sense on your eyesight making somethings seem either closer or further than they really are, or you would estimate in daylight.

 

Time spent on a good recce is time well spent. Get to know your ground and its features so well you can navigate it blindfold. Then when rabbits pop up, you should know where you are in the field; and where they are from you

 

Pianoman

[Buster321c 1,010]

 

 

 

I'm sorry. I didnt have time to explain . No not a LRF , but. Laser as in a red dot laser . Mounted above the scope it needs to be at least a couple of inches , well the higher the better. If you rig the laser to be dead on you're cross hairs at your zero range , then when the target is closer the laser dot will be above the cross hair , and if its further away , the laser dpt will be below . Very simple , but hard to explain . When I'm at the computer later , I'll see if I have some more info to help

[fry 209]

makes sense buster

[Buster321c 1,010]

[Mawders 595]

Excellent buster, seems a good way to judge distances.

[Buster321c 1,010]

Im not just a pretty face ....

[risingfriend 1,042]

A handy tip and explanation Buster i assume you even calibate aim points according to where the laser dot falls on the crosshair etc, probably stating the obvious i know. ATB Aaron

[Buster321c 1,010]

Its one of them Arron , just play with it and see where it gets ya

[ferg81 0]

That must be a good system for when you flick the lamp onto an open area to give you an idea of distance instead of stickin to certain known spots using markers,do you use two stock switches and how is it mounted? Thanks,

[Wildling 520]

Seems like a good idea although do you find it unstable for stalking or is it more for static use ?