Re: Target acquisition at 1k?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunfighter14e2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Target detection, is a learned skill. Contrasts are first with me, shapes second. When looking for a unknown, I'll be on 5-6 power first an pan from 0200 to 1000 noting contrast an time first. Then re-scan those spots second on 10-15 power depending mirage. If a third look is needed, it's at max usable power, as shapes are now the game. </div></div>
That's great insight. Definitely what I was looking for. If there's anything I've learned about shooting in the past few years it's that routine and repetition will generally yield the best results and the most comfort behind the trigger.
I don't always shoot on a known distance range with pre arranged, clearly marked targets i.e. "500 yard line, T4." If I'm on an unknown distance range with a spotter and random target placement, this skill would translate into better dialogue which would speed up the whole process of getting on target and making calls, and also allow for quicker and more accurate adjustments. Otherwise you'll be out there for days wasting time asking each other questions and trying to walk one to where the other is looking.
It's pretty entertaining to watch some of these guys try to call shots for each other.
"Hey Scooter! U c that witchadidja, its kinda like on top of that purple wazzlewump lookin thingy by the Bud cans but not really? Well its like 4 or 5 to the left and down a little. And then over a couple and its somewhere in there I think. ok ima shewt it! Ready?!" (and the gun hastily goes boom before he even finishes the word followed)
(at least that's what it's like around here)
