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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 657060" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p>I am very confident on getting a range within 1 yard or less. The RF reads in yards so you could be + or - 2 feet.</p><p> </p><p>For equipment I use a Vectronix PLRF10 and sand bags or I have ranged over the top of the scope prone with a bag on top. I would also be confident using a PLRF05 (Terripin) , Leica CRF1200 (in lower light) or a CRF1600. These 4 RF's have the smallest beam divergence of any I know of and at 1000 I do not have to worry about the beam being too large and grabbing some sage brush or ground clutter 30 yards before the animal. That is, as long as I am solid on bags with the RF and eliminate all the movement and I am solid on target.</p><p> </p><p>I can range in hills or on the flat. My best , often practiced techniques are to get solid. Center on the game, and get a distance, then move up above the animal, over it's back to shoot to infinity on the flat terrain, or into the dirt behind the animal on a hillside. If shooting into the dirt the distance will increase a few yards. Then lower back to center animal for a third reading to match the first. Some times I even do a 4th as I like to see 3 agreeing numbers on the game.</p><p> </p><p>If the shooting situation will not allow enough time from 1000 yards away, I simply wait or pass the shot. If the animal is moving you won't have time for a shot at this distance. I will never make a hurry up shot. They suck and the success rate is greatly lowered. If you are in a hurry use that energy to get closer. "A slow hit is better than a fast miss"</p><p> </p><p>I have taken this shot on several occations with perfect or near perfect conditions and up to a steady 12 mph wind. This includes 3 coyotes over 1000 on flat ground. With my 338 LM and a 300 gr bullet if you are off 10 yards on your range you will likely miss the yote or only graze him as you will be off in elevation correction. Plus this does not include the 1/2 moa of error within the capabilities of the rifle, ammo, and shooter.</p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 657060, member: 7503"] I am very confident on getting a range within 1 yard or less. The RF reads in yards so you could be + or - 2 feet. For equipment I use a Vectronix PLRF10 and sand bags or I have ranged over the top of the scope prone with a bag on top. I would also be confident using a PLRF05 (Terripin) , Leica CRF1200 (in lower light) or a CRF1600. These 4 RF's have the smallest beam divergence of any I know of and at 1000 I do not have to worry about the beam being too large and grabbing some sage brush or ground clutter 30 yards before the animal. That is, as long as I am solid on bags with the RF and eliminate all the movement and I am solid on target. I can range in hills or on the flat. My best , often practiced techniques are to get solid. Center on the game, and get a distance, then move up above the animal, over it's back to shoot to infinity on the flat terrain, or into the dirt behind the animal on a hillside. If shooting into the dirt the distance will increase a few yards. Then lower back to center animal for a third reading to match the first. Some times I even do a 4th as I like to see 3 agreeing numbers on the game. If the shooting situation will not allow enough time from 1000 yards away, I simply wait or pass the shot. If the animal is moving you won't have time for a shot at this distance. I will never make a hurry up shot. They suck and the success rate is greatly lowered. If you are in a hurry use that energy to get closer. "A slow hit is better than a fast miss" I have taken this shot on several occations with perfect or near perfect conditions and up to a steady 12 mph wind. This includes 3 coyotes over 1000 on flat ground. With my 338 LM and a 300 gr bullet if you are off 10 yards on your range you will likely miss the yote or only graze him as you will be off in elevation correction. Plus this does not include the 1/2 moa of error within the capabilities of the rifle, ammo, and shooter. Jeff [/QUOTE]
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