How do you gauge a target at an unknown distance with a lpvo? How do people figure out range estimation to target with lpvos?
How to range a target with lpvo?
- Thread starter Bridgebuilder34
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Some have ranging features for IPSC targets. There are also drills for certain target dimensions. That said, I will always use a LRF if allowed in a field match if I'm shooting small targets or long targets.
What problem are you trying to solve?
"I want to hit ipsc targets up to X00 yards out"
Or
"I want to hit 1-2 moa targets up to X00 yards out"
Or something else?
You're probably looking at finding your optimal max point blank range and then using a laser after that.
"I want to hit ipsc targets up to X00 yards out"
Or
"I want to hit 1-2 moa targets up to X00 yards out"
Or something else?
You're probably looking at finding your optimal max point blank range and then using a laser after that.
If it has an MOA or Mil reticle then just like a higher powered optic but less accurately as you won't be able to break the mil down as easily with the lower power. Best to get a LRF.
Primary Arms has ranging features for man sized targets on most of their ACSS reticles
Do people actually still try to range with a scope? Maybe a mildot master for the win? https://mildot.com/learn-the-mildot-master
Problem with all these "man sized target ranging reticles" is you usually aren't ranging man sized targets.
If it is second focal plane, read your owners manual to find what zoom power your reticle reads true. Then, there are 2 ranging formulas:
Known target size (inches) ÷ Target size (MOA) x 95.47 = Range yds
Known target size (Inches) ÷ Target size (mils) x 27.77 = Range yds
BUT...go try this with lots of targets and double check with a laser range finder. It's most definitely not as easy as just following the formulas. That reticle measurement is easy to screw up. In fact, if you try it 5 times on the same object, you are very likely to get 5 different ranges.
Known target size (inches) ÷ Target size (MOA) x 95.47 = Range yds
Known target size (Inches) ÷ Target size (mils) x 27.77 = Range yds
BUT...go try this with lots of targets and double check with a laser range finder. It's most definitely not as easy as just following the formulas. That reticle measurement is easy to screw up. In fact, if you try it 5 times on the same object, you are very likely to get 5 different ranges.
