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How to find places to shoot......a long way!

Jimmym40a2

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If you want to scout places to shoot go to google earth you can look around. But at the top there is a ruler. Click on the ruler and a small screen will open in the map. You can choose various measurements (mile,yards,etc) click on the yards and find a firing point and click.(you will have a small square) then pull your mouse out and a line will appear that will be in yards and you can find out how far it is to the next land feature.etc. If you have a gps you can write down the points to set up your targets.Pretty cool......... It's like taking a trip and not leaving home to find places to shoot.
You can print off the page then use it to make a range card. The elevation of your firing point will also be printed on the bottom of the page!
 
Re: Looking for places to shoot......a long ways

I wonder how accurate the elevation is on Google Earth
 
Re: Looking for places to shoot......a long ways

I have used it several times, & varified ranges, etc. & it's supprisingly accurate.