Took this one this morning out in the breaks.....Anyone want to guess how far? Pic taken through 4-16X56 Hensoldt.
Same bull with his buddy taken through my Zeiss spotter and 30X eye piece..
Hunting & Fishing Mildot Bull Elk
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Took this one this morning out in the breaks.....Anyone want to guess how far? Pic taken through 4-16X56 Hensoldt.
Same bull with his buddy taken through my Zeiss spotter and 30X eye piece..
Re: Mildot Bull Elk
I searched google for the average length of an elk and came up empty handed.
All I could get was the 2 mils
I searched google for the average length of an elk and came up empty handed.
All I could get was the 2 mils
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I'd say ranging the length of his head would be easier. Ranging and animals body layin down would just be to difficult to do being turned ( not straight) and not stretched out at all. I have no clue how long a good size bull's head is other wise i'd take a crack at it.
PGS, dude I hate you! All those critters running around God's country up there..... dude you make me sick.
I'd say ranging the length of his head would be easier. Ranging and animals body layin down would just be to difficult to do being turned ( not straight) and not stretched out at all. I have no clue how long a good size bull's head is other wise i'd take a crack at it.
PGS, dude I hate you! All those critters running around God's country up there..... dude you make me sick.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SingleShot85</div><div class="ubbcode-body">60" x 27.77= 1666.2 (I used chest to rump)
1666.2 / 2mils= 833.1 yards </div></div>
This is my estimate also.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SingleShot85</div><div class="ubbcode-body">60" x 27.77= 1666.2 (I used chest to rump)
1666.2 / 2mils= 833.1 yards </div></div>
This is my estimate also.
Re: Mildot Bull Elk
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: billyburl2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SingleShot85</div><div class="ubbcode-body">60" x 27.77= 1666.2 (I used chest to rump)
1666.2 / 2mils= 833.1 yards </div></div>
This is my estimate also. </div></div>
same.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: billyburl2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SingleShot85</div><div class="ubbcode-body">60" x 27.77= 1666.2 (I used chest to rump)
1666.2 / 2mils= 833.1 yards </div></div>
This is my estimate also. </div></div>
same.
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well I used 24" (bulls head) and .9 mils and got 740 for a 90 yrd difference from my first guess
if I use a 7mm wsm and hold for 785, I would think I'd be good to go
well I used 24" (bulls head) and .9 mils and got 740 for a 90 yrd difference from my first guess
if I use a 7mm wsm and hold for 785, I would think I'd be good to go
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I estimated from the nape of the neck to the top of the head at about 30" giving me 841 yards
I estimated from the nape of the neck to the top of the head at about 30" giving me 841 yards
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I'm no good at mil ranging but was gonna guess 900yds. Does the person who guesses right get to look at them through their own scope this fall??? lol
I'm no good at mil ranging but was gonna guess 900yds. Does the person who guesses right get to look at them through their own scope this fall??? lol
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Man now that would be a Prize!! Amazing if I knew math was so much fun when applied to shooting things I would have gotten all A's in school!
Man now that would be a Prize!! Amazing if I knew math was so much fun when applied to shooting things I would have gotten all A's in school!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rum</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm no good at mil ranging but was gonna guess 900yds. Does the person who guesses right get to look at them through their own scope this fall??? lol </div></div>
Hell yes I'm in for that even a trade for a buck off my ranch would be in order.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rum</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm no good at mil ranging but was gonna guess 900yds. Does the person who guesses right get to look at them through their own scope this fall??? lol </div></div>
Hell yes I'm in for that even a trade for a buck off my ranch would be in order.
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To the OP, beautiful country! Thanks for sharing.
So, do we have an answer? Who won?
To the OP, beautiful country! Thanks for sharing.
So, do we have an answer? Who won?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">667
disclaimer... But I am a MOA guy. so, I might be wrong ! LAFFIN !!
</div></div>
Holy sh#*.....they're going to say it was rigged!! That bull was exactly 612 meters from where took the picture from and that is 669 yards.....not bad Scott!!
Thunderbolt was only a fews off as well....nice!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">667
disclaimer... But I am a MOA guy. so, I might be wrong ! LAFFIN !!
Holy sh#*.....they're going to say it was rigged!! That bull was exactly 612 meters from where took the picture from and that is 669 yards.....not bad Scott!!
Thunderbolt was only a fews off as well....nice!!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rigged alright, or maybe we just need to switch over to MOA. </div></div>
Not this boy....grin!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rigged alright, or maybe we just need to switch over to MOA. </div></div>
Not this boy....grin!
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I only relied on vision memory.....
I have had many elk in the scope like that. ( actually PGS I do not know how you had the ability not to accidently pull the trigger LOL...LOL....) I know, you did not have any ammo..LOL...LOL...
I only relied on vision memory.....
I have had many elk in the scope like that. ( actually PGS I do not know how you had the ability not to accidently pull the trigger LOL...LOL....) I know, you did not have any ammo..LOL...LOL...
Re: Mildot Bull Elk
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rigged alright, or maybe we just need to switch over to MOA. </div></div>
Not this boy....grin! </div></div>
Not this boy riggin? or not this boy switchin to MOA?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rigged alright, or maybe we just need to switch over to MOA. </div></div>
Not this boy....grin! </div></div>
Not this boy riggin? or not this boy switchin to MOA?
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I'll try to get some more through the scope pics in the next month or so before hunting season starts for a little practice.
Maybe I'll have a little contest on three different critters. Closest estimate will get a couple Montana Slings.
Input?
I'll try to get some more through the scope pics in the next month or so before hunting season starts for a little practice.
Maybe I'll have a little contest on three different critters. Closest estimate will get a couple Montana Slings.
Input?
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PGS- Not only is this fun, but you are doing a great service to hunter and prey alike by encouraging real world testing of one's ability to properly range the animal. Batteries go dead, a slip on a rock might render a LRF useless, etc but proper use of a mil-dot reticule will never leave you hanging if you have practice.
I had a guy miss a nice muley buck (albeit with a bow) because he didn't believe me about the yardage of a shot. People who have no experience in such terrain can often be tricked by their eyes as they have no frame of reference if it's their first time hunting either the specific type of animal or in such terrain.
I bet if you compiled some data on typical sizes of Elk, Mule Deer, and Pronghorn and how many mils they appear to take up at various ranges, you could make a few bucks on selling such data or if $ is not your goal- you would make a lot of hunters' trips worth it if they can't afford guided services and are doing it on their own.
Thank you for this post.
PGS- Not only is this fun, but you are doing a great service to hunter and prey alike by encouraging real world testing of one's ability to properly range the animal. Batteries go dead, a slip on a rock might render a LRF useless, etc but proper use of a mil-dot reticule will never leave you hanging if you have practice.
I had a guy miss a nice muley buck (albeit with a bow) because he didn't believe me about the yardage of a shot. People who have no experience in such terrain can often be tricked by their eyes as they have no frame of reference if it's their first time hunting either the specific type of animal or in such terrain.
I bet if you compiled some data on typical sizes of Elk, Mule Deer, and Pronghorn and how many mils they appear to take up at various ranges, you could make a few bucks on selling such data or if $ is not your goal- you would make a lot of hunters' trips worth it if they can't afford guided services and are doing it on their own.
Thank you for this post.
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Geez... I gotta see land like that before I get too old. PGS, I hope you realize how lucky a man you are to spend your days in country like that. I'm a proud resident of LA, but that's the kind of views I'd like to hunt one day.
Geez... I gotta see land like that before I get too old. PGS, I hope you realize how lucky a man you are to spend your days in country like that. I'm a proud resident of LA, but that's the kind of views I'd like to hunt one day.
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GD223- It truly changes you. I miss Colorado a lot for many reasons, some of which may go with age, but the view...it's like a visual siren's song. It calls you and it's virtually impossible to resist when it does.
GD223- It truly changes you. I miss Colorado a lot for many reasons, some of which may go with age, but the view...it's like a visual siren's song. It calls you and it's virtually impossible to resist when it does.
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I like the idea Pat but I think the "winner" should have to fess up if it was just a WAG or what rational they used for the number. So Scott needs to enlighten us on how he got to 667 yds.
To me, it looks like the calculations were all over the place so there must be some methods to learn on field judging distance with mildots.
I like the idea Pat but I think the "winner" should have to fess up if it was just a WAG or what rational they used for the number. So Scott needs to enlighten us on how he got to 667 yds.
To me, it looks like the calculations were all over the place so there must be some methods to learn on field judging distance with mildots.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the idea Pat but I think the "winner" should have to fess up if it was just a WAG or what rational they used for the number. So Scott needs to enlighten us on how he got to 667 yds.
To me, it looks like the calculations were all over the place so there must be some methods to learn on field judging distance with mildots.</div></div>
Well, knowing an average size helps. I went with a guesstimate of 28" from middle of shoulder to top of the skull and came up with 711. I was a good tick off as a 4" difference based on what I came up with mattered a full 100m. I'd rather get the wrong answer on such a practice event so I can rectify my mistakes rather than get it wrong when the sucker is in my sights for real. I'm sure more practice at reading mils would have helped as well.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the idea Pat but I think the "winner" should have to fess up if it was just a WAG or what rational they used for the number. So Scott needs to enlighten us on how he got to 667 yds.
To me, it looks like the calculations were all over the place so there must be some methods to learn on field judging distance with mildots.</div></div>
Well, knowing an average size helps. I went with a guesstimate of 28" from middle of shoulder to top of the skull and came up with 711. I was a good tick off as a 4" difference based on what I came up with mattered a full 100m. I'd rather get the wrong answer on such a practice event so I can rectify my mistakes rather than get it wrong when the sucker is in my sights for real. I'm sure more practice at reading mils would have helped as well.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the idea Pat but I think the "winner" should have to fess up if it was just a WAG or what rational they used for the number. So Scott needs to enlighten us on how he got to 667 yds.
To me, it looks like the calculations were all over the place so there must be some methods to learn on field judging distance with mildots. </div></div>
I think a aggregate of 3 animals will remove the WAG factor...It would be pretty lucky to guess three times and come out close as opposed to once. I carry a Mildot Master in my drag bag and always have it with me. The true "lie detector" is my VectorIV..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the idea Pat but I think the "winner" should have to fess up if it was just a WAG or what rational they used for the number. So Scott needs to enlighten us on how he got to 667 yds.
To me, it looks like the calculations were all over the place so there must be some methods to learn on field judging distance with mildots. </div></div>
I think a aggregate of 3 animals will remove the WAG factor...It would be pretty lucky to guess three times and come out close as opposed to once. I carry a Mildot Master in my drag bag and always have it with me. The true "lie detector" is my VectorIV..
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I wish I would have seen this sooner. I am an MOA guy, so I might have had a good chance to tag it maybe!! LOL!!
DK
p.s. - Sorry, forgot to add the calculations...
40 x 27.778 = 1111.12 / 1.7 mils = 653.6 yards (based on 40" adult bull cape to nose average)
p.s.s. - And YES, Colorado changes you for sure... I love it here!!
I wish I would have seen this sooner. I am an MOA guy, so I might have had a good chance to tag it maybe!! LOL!!
DK
p.s. - Sorry, forgot to add the calculations...
40 x 27.778 = 1111.12 / 1.7 mils = 653.6 yards (based on 40" adult bull cape to nose average)
p.s.s. - And YES, Colorado changes you for sure... I love it here!!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CavScout1983</div><div class="ubbcode-body">GD223- It truly changes you. I miss Colorado a lot for many reasons, some of which may go with age, but the view...it's like a visual siren's song. It calls you and it's virtually impossible to resist when it does. </div></div>
CS1983,
The dream continues. I had an entry for a WY Antelope hunt lined up, until an IOD wrecked my trip. I will try again after the surgeries heal.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CavScout1983</div><div class="ubbcode-body">GD223- It truly changes you. I miss Colorado a lot for many reasons, some of which may go with age, but the view...it's like a visual siren's song. It calls you and it's virtually impossible to resist when it does. </div></div>
CS1983,
The dream continues. I had an entry for a WY Antelope hunt lined up, until an IOD wrecked my trip. I will try again after the surgeries heal.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">667
disclaimer... But I am a MOA guy. so, I might be wrong ! LAFFIN !!
</div></div>
Holy sh#*.....they're going to say it was rigged!! That bull was exactly 612 meters from where took the picture from and that is 669 yards.....not bad Scott!!
Thunderbolt was only a fews off as well....nice!! </div></div>
SMILES !! BIG SMILES...
maybe I will be a good guide one day
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">667
disclaimer... But I am a MOA guy. so, I might be wrong ! LAFFIN !!
Holy sh#*.....they're going to say it was rigged!! That bull was exactly 612 meters from where took the picture from and that is 669 yards.....not bad Scott!!
Thunderbolt was only a fews off as well....nice!! </div></div>
SMILES !! BIG SMILES...
maybe I will be a good guide one day
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> So Scott needs to enlighten us on how he got to 667 yds.
</div></div>
who me ??? LOL
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> So Scott needs to enlighten us on how he got to 667 yds.
</div></div>
who me ??? LOL
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okay... here is how I did it.. LOL see if it makes sense.
I knew what scope this was by PGS most recent purchase
10cm spacing on vertical of reticle.
I am a MOA guy, so I converted. 10cm = 3.94 inches
As much guiding and looking at elk as I have done, I always figure a bull laying down to have a height of 24 to 27 inches where PGS had the crosshairs. This is a mature bull, so I gave him 26" + on height.
so, my calculation went like this...
Bull in scope is about 10cm vertical to back = 3.94 inches
26.25 inch height of bull / 3.94 inches = 6.6624...
6.6624 x 100 yards = 666.24 yards and I rounded up to 667 for good measure.....
therefore, I reached my guess of 667 yards !
okay... here is how I did it.. LOL see if it makes sense.
I knew what scope this was by PGS most recent purchase
I am a MOA guy, so I converted. 10cm = 3.94 inches
As much guiding and looking at elk as I have done, I always figure a bull laying down to have a height of 24 to 27 inches where PGS had the crosshairs. This is a mature bull, so I gave him 26" + on height.
so, my calculation went like this...
Bull in scope is about 10cm vertical to back = 3.94 inches
26.25 inch height of bull / 3.94 inches = 6.6624...
6.6624 x 100 yards = 666.24 yards and I rounded up to 667 for good measure.....
therefore, I reached my guess of 667 yards !
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Hey buddy...that's pretty good!
Obviously, I do not know enough about elk or mildots so I am very interested in learning how this works...until then, it's LRF for me. Shoot, there's not many places on the ranch I hunt that you could even see an animal laying down that far away let alone get a good shot. You guys are lucky!
Hey buddy...that's pretty good!
Obviously, I do not know enough about elk or mildots so I am very interested in learning how this works...until then, it's LRF for me. Shoot, there's not many places on the ranch I hunt that you could even see an animal laying down that far away let alone get a good shot. You guys are lucky!
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No pics today but I'll try to put together three or four in the next week or so..
No pics today but I'll try to put together three or four in the next week or so..
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no wonder I was so far off... 10cm intervals? I was thinking it was a standard mildot. Now I don't feel so retarded.
Can someone explain the usefulness of 10cm versus standard mildot. I'm all about metric, would love to see us convert to it in the US... but I don't understand the application of a reticule like that.
no wonder I was so far off... 10cm intervals? I was thinking it was a standard mildot. Now I don't feel so retarded.
Can someone explain the usefulness of 10cm versus standard mildot. I'm all about metric, would love to see us convert to it in the US... but I don't understand the application of a reticule like that.
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A couple from today and a few from last week through the spotting scope pics..some pretty good animals running around out there this year!!
A couple from today and a few from last week through the spotting scope pics..some pretty good animals running around out there this year!!
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great pictures Pat !
do you have a mount for your camera or are you just shooting thru the Zeiss ??
great pictures Pat !
do you have a mount for your camera or are you just shooting thru the Zeiss ??
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PGS, I hate you even more. Been awhile since I was given a run going up there. Look's like I need to take a drive up to the north west pronto with the BIG truck.
PGS, I hate you even more. Been awhile since I was given a run going up there. Look's like I need to take a drive up to the north west pronto with the BIG truck.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">great pictures Pat !
do you have a mount for your camera or are you just shooting thru the Zeiss ?? </div></div>
I'm using a Zeiss, "Quick Camera Adapter", its a slick deal that puts the camera in perfect posisiton to the scope and also pivots to the side so you can still scan and get the focus perfect.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">great pictures Pat !
do you have a mount for your camera or are you just shooting thru the Zeiss ?? </div></div>
I'm using a Zeiss, "Quick Camera Adapter", its a slick deal that puts the camera in perfect posisiton to the scope and also pivots to the side so you can still scan and get the focus perfect.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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Thats a cool lookin goat.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PGS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Thats a cool lookin goat.
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