Determining shot angle (Inclination)

[GLTaylor]

I am wondering what the easiest way is to determine shot angle.
It's fairly level where I hunt in NE Alabama. That said, my shooting platform is about 35 ft higher in elevation than the rear of the field behind my house. Shot distance is 200 to 350. I notice that my shots consistently impact a bit higher than I expect. Not bad at all, just not precisely where I aim. Curious if inclination may be the answer? Or maybe I need to verify impacts on my dope card values? Rifle shoots .3 to .6 faithfully depending on me

 

[cohunt]

range finder with angle adjustment

 

[Hatrick]

Elevation change, shooting East, 6 o'clock wind.

 

[dfanonymous]

I am wondering what the easiest way is to determine shot angle.
It's fairly level where I hunt in NE Alabama. That said, my shooting platform is about 35 ft higher in elevation than the rear of the field behind my house. Shot distance is 200 to 350. I notice that my shots consistently impact a bit higher than I expect. Not bad at all, just not precisely where I aim. Curious if inclination may be the answer? Or maybe I need to verify impacts on my dope card values? Rifle shoots .3 to .6 faithfully depending on me

You can buy a cosine indicator.
buy a inclinometer.
use the back of a mildot master.
use a kestrel.
use your iphones level to get the angle.

If using a angle and not the cosine, take the angle and on a calculator so say 20 degrees and hit cosine and multiply that by your true range, you'll get your horizontal distance. Or for faster reference google slope dope.

 

[Wedgy]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2268134592

 

[Nimrodmar10]

You can use the GPS Sratus app on an Android Phone. Look at the Pitch reading

 

[762x51]

i 2nd the rangefinder method.

 

[memtb]

The boys over at Gunwerks, during one of their videos, showed how to get an appropriate angle of inclination by merely using your hand. I failed to record the show, and have not been able to find it. Technology is great, when it works.....when technology fails, it's nice to have a back-up method! memtb

 

[Tensilon]

Do you have a shooting app on your phone? Strelok Pro has an slope/angle button in it. Easy to access. Just aim your phone at your intended target area and it gives you a reading. I would think most shooting apps have this. I have Shooter on my phones but I have never really used it much as Strelok does so well for me at distance.
Tens

 

[DUSTY NOGGIN]

 

[dfanonymous]

Whichever method you use, make sure you are using your true range for your wind dope. You're elevation is the only thing corrected.

 

[LaHunter]

Your shot angle is not great enough to account for a noticeable POI change. But a laser range finder can give you the angle. High hits could be a result of your shooting rest vs sighting in on a bench with front and rear sand bags

 

[longrangehunterII]

Your phone ballistic App will do it too.

 

[cohunt]

I've heard of fisting before but not related to incline