Rifle Scopes Software to train in ranging and elevation?

[Underwhere]

I hope this doesn't turn into the newbie flame thread of the year.

I'm pretty new at long range stuff.

I have a FFP scope. I "understand" how things work but I think if I had to do any ranging or adjustments then I'd be sitting with a pad of paper and a calculator for 5 minutes any time I had to shoot anything...and probably second guess myself.

I don't have access to any long distance ranges near me (there aren't any) so going out and getting real world experience is going to be tough to do.

Is there any sort of software that can you run you through scenarios...I'd like to be able to look at common items and use my reticle to say "Target A is roughly 375 yards. Target B is 600 yards" etc.

Is there software that does something like:

You see a 30" tall target at an unknown distance. Here is what you see: Estimate the range and make the proper elevation adjustments.

Or am I just dreaming?

Are there other ways to "practice" without being on the range?

When I get out to the range I want to make my time more useful.

 

[Lowlight]

Re: Software to train in ranging and elevation?

ShooterReady or go to http://www.mil-dot.com/ and use "test your skills"

 

[Kevlars]

Re: Software to train in ranging and elevation?

Get a mildot master ... it is a slide rule and based on the known size of the object and then looking through your scope and taking measurments of how many mils it fills you then slide the insert of the mildot master to match your measurements and you get the range. you do that with enough objects you will start to be able to range.
http://ustacticalsupply.com/mildotmaster-1.aspx

 

[edward r homeyer]

Re: Software to train in ranging and elevation?

Once you have the formulas down you have to practice them on a known distance range to train your eye to see the proper mil.
Once this is accomplished the move onto unknown distance and double check with a laser, map or other additional device.
It is a perishable skill, we practice milling every target we shoot (time permitting) in conjunction with using other ranging techniques.

 

[Lindy]

Re: Software to train in ranging and elevation?

http://www.shooterready.com/

 

[edward r homeyer]

Re: Software to train in ranging and elevation?

Lindy is correct shooter ready is an awesome program. I second his recommendation.

 

[Prairie Dog Dundee]

Re: Software to train in ranging and elevation?

The third edition of shooter ready allows FFP and SFP practice and enough different calibers and scenarios to keep you busy for a long time. Good stuff.

 

[Rarebreed93]

Re: Software to train in ranging and elevation?

Shooter Ready also has the classrooms for mil/moa lessons

 

[BaileyMoto]

Re: Software to train in ranging and elevation?

+1 for shooter ready. I've practiced with their online demo and will order their product when I return to the states. I wish they offered a downloadable version of the software. I was using the demo with my ballistics software (Iphone ballistics FTE) and it's spot on.

 

[jlaw973]

Re: Software to train in ranging and elevation?

Does anyone know if the program can be loaded to more than one computer?