Setting up a small target range

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Michael

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I've got several scopes in which I want to test the depth of field for ranging with parallax. Oddly enough the 3 range finding devices I have all give me different results. So, I decided to go about it the old fashioned way!

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I installed wooden stakes from 10y - 55y.
 
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The ONLY way to set up dope for FT. You need that tape measure. Might need every yard marked from say 10 to 17 (or more/less) also. Seemed even more important before so many rule changes, only huge targets at distance ..... .
It is good clean fun though eh?
Esp with you set up (drill bit) maybe find some pvc pipe to set into ground near flush & a touch of bright paint so you can easily set em up & take em down?
Used to use slightly whittled 2x4 and set a section of rain gutter down spout into the ground at taped distances. You (friend) will be doing it all again someday.

John
 
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Ive recommended a 325 foot reel tape several times.. laying out a 100y of stuff made easy

330ft, sorry🥴
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Michael said:
I've got several scopes in which I want to test the depth of field for ranging with parallax. Oddly enough the 3 range finding devices I have all give me different results. So, I decided to go about it the old fashioned way!

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I installed wooden stakes from 10y - 55y.
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When I attended my first hft match, the person that helped me the most actually suggested this. He said using a tape is the only way to ensure accuracy when settling up a parallax wheel accurately as so many rangefinders aren't totally accurate. He shot a 55/60 that match and is in the top 3 of the leaderboards for the buckeye field target series so it was a good indicator he knew what he was doing.

Sadly it looks like you experienced the same thing. It would be interesting to do a controlled test on laser rangefinders to see which ones are more accurate than others.
 
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The flat tape is the most accurate means of measuring hands down. Many issues with rangefinders are proper charge, or battery life, and proper lighting. It has to have enough of a charge, and ambient light for the laser to be able to range correctly. My Bushnell needs to have a strong charge to function properly, so I got some 9-volt rechargeables I just have to remember to charge them. A measuring wheel is good, if the terrain is relatively flat and unobstructed. Much like chronographs, The accuracy of rangefinders is going to be a plus minus thing, no two will be absolute.
 
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I am also setting up my range, just ordered the KYL Target which is currently at a discounted price along with their new wind flag.
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