How do you estimate target range? What are the best ways to determine the distance to a target in the field? - These next few videos will cover all the details - from methodology and concept to ranging tools and equipment. Rex has you covered!
VIDEO NOTES:
Range Estimation
Things that change perceived distance to a target:
Nature of Target: Regular outlines, with well defined edges(buildings, vehicles, etc... Appear CLOSER, High Contrast, Targets Appear CLOSER, Partially exposed -- Appears FARTHER
Terrain: Smooth terrain -- Appear CLOSER, Across depression -- Appear CLOSER, Uphill -- Appear CLOSER (unless it is sky lining - light blurs outline and it appears farther, Downhill -- Appear FARTHER, Objects along straight-lines -- roads, RRs, tree-rows, rows of buildings - Appear CLOSER
Light Conditions: Full sunlight / well lit / sun to the back -- Target Appears CLOSER, Poor lighting / smoke / rain -- Appears FARTHER - at night this is extreme, Sun behind target -- Appears FARTHER
Football Field Method: sorta' works - if you have relatively good distance perception.
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