Be a Better Field Target Shooter in 15 minutes- Ranging with Parallax with Bill Rabbitt

[DeadEyeNC]

In this episode I talk to Bill Rabbit about using the parallax adjustment on your scope as a range finder for field target shooting. Bill is a two time Hunter Field Target champion and is an expert on ranging accurately! He shares some great advice and tips to help you with this essential part of the sport.#airgunfieldtarget @wbillbbb #deadeyenc #fieldtarget #airgunshooting #aafta #parallax #rangefinding

 

[Solo1]

Thanks to you both for another informative lesson!

 

[Solo1]

@DeadEyeNC wondering how the wife is getting along with the new ghost?

 

[markhooper]

30 years ago, I don't remember rangefinders as common and I always used parallax on my Diana rws 48 with I think it was a Bushnell air rifle scope.. been so long ago I don't remember the model or the magnification range.. I just remember it was a good scope at the time and not competing, just target shooting and hunting ground squirrels it was very accurate..
now everyone seems to have a electronic range finder..
I did find it interesting in a catalog, recently I saw a new brass copy of the civil war era range finder and it was a veneer scale and you just sighted through the hole and adjusted its size to the height of a man.. and then I guess you used elevation settings on your open sights to be on the first shot..
it's always great to see and learn more... whether new or old ideas.. as long as they work..
Mark

 

[DeadEyeNC]

@DeadEyeNC wondering how the wife is getting along with the new ghost?

She's doing well with it. Still getting used to it and has not been able to shoot much because of weather. But you will see her shooting well in 2024 for sure!

 

[SoCalAirrifles]

Thanks! What do you zero at for your HFT setup?

 

[cavedweller]

Thanks! What do you zero at for your HFT setup?

Zero for HFT should pretty much be at the height of your apex / pellet trajectory. This is a function of pellet weight and speed and ballistic stability (BC).
To determine your pellets flight apex, you shoot from a stable bench on no wind days at distances from 10 yards to 55 yards (9-60 for me).
You study your point of impact through your scope to determine the rise or fall for holdovers while trying to avoid hold unders.
BUT - if you’re able to use the elevation knob in your class like wftf or open you can ascertain your clicks at a given distance to remain at zero with the reticle.
You then create dope to be quick and accurate in competition - too much to remember. Pictures below are my dope for a Sightron S6.

 

[SoCalAirrifles]

Thanks that’s great!