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Do any of you use a GPS for rangefinding?
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<blockquote data-quote="Topshot" data-source="post: 268960" data-attributes="member: 13285"><p>All GPS units have there own quirks about them but they can be overcome!!!</p><p> </p><p>If your settings by default go to points of a mile then try and change the settings to metric. That might get you out to 1000m ie about 1100 yards.</p><p> </p><p>Another option would to be to break up the distance by setting waypoints mid way. This should get you out to 1600 yards if you leave the settings on imperial on your unit. If you switch to metric you should be good for 2000m or 2200 yards with only one mid way waypoint.</p><p> </p><p>Another way would be to take a reading at both ends then park your car in the middle somewhere and use the GPS to tell you distance to both ends and then add the two distances together. You need to be in line with both end points though.</p><p> </p><p>Yet another way would be to simply write down the coordinates (metric datum) of the target and shooting possition, then use a bit of math to work out the distance. ie subtract Eastings and Northings then do a simple right angle triangle calc to get distance.</p><p> </p><p>Just a note on GPS readings........ For a single set of readings take readings at each end without too much time gap between readings. For a location that you may use often, take a number of readings on different days and average your results</p><p> </p><p>There is some good PC software out that can help you set waypoints into your GPS unit that you can then set out in the field at any distance you like, this may be better for you?</p><p> </p><p>I am a land surveyor so can give you heaps of ideas on what to try.</p><p> </p><p>Give these things a go and see if you can come up with a method that works for you. Let us know how you get on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Topshot, post: 268960, member: 13285"] All GPS units have there own quirks about them but they can be overcome!!! If your settings by default go to points of a mile then try and change the settings to metric. That might get you out to 1000m ie about 1100 yards. Another option would to be to break up the distance by setting waypoints mid way. This should get you out to 1600 yards if you leave the settings on imperial on your unit. If you switch to metric you should be good for 2000m or 2200 yards with only one mid way waypoint. Another way would be to take a reading at both ends then park your car in the middle somewhere and use the GPS to tell you distance to both ends and then add the two distances together. You need to be in line with both end points though. Yet another way would be to simply write down the coordinates (metric datum) of the target and shooting possition, then use a bit of math to work out the distance. ie subtract Eastings and Northings then do a simple right angle triangle calc to get distance. Just a note on GPS readings........ For a single set of readings take readings at each end without too much time gap between readings. For a location that you may use often, take a number of readings on different days and average your results There is some good PC software out that can help you set waypoints into your GPS unit that you can then set out in the field at any distance you like, this may be better for you? I am a land surveyor so can give you heaps of ideas on what to try. Give these things a go and see if you can come up with a method that works for you. Let us know how you get on. [/QUOTE]
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