Over the last ten years we have seen the technology and equipment used for long range hunting and shooting as well as hunting in general take a huge leap forward.
This advancement can be seen in every aspect of our gear from rangefinders, gps systems, weather stations, ballistic calculators, dedicated long range optics, newer calibers designed for extreme accuracy and energy dispersion at extended range, to the clothing we choose to wear while out in the field.
However something that gets over by hunters and the marketing departments that target them is that knowing how to effectively use this technology is as important as the technology itself!
When attending our classes we encourage hunters to bring all of the equipment that they plan on using in the field as we have found that practicing with your equipment is paramount in determining its worth in the field.
We have been very surprised by how many people don’t know how to effectively use their equipment. It seems that buying the equipment and taking it out of the package is the normal break in procedure for many and this is a habit that certainly needs to change.
Any hunter needs to be extremely familiar with his or her chosen equipment and how it works in order to be completely confident in it and to get the full benefit out of it. A gps that you don’t know how to work is about as useful as a rifle with no cartridges. More and more we hear of hunters getting themselves in a jack pot by simply not knowing how their gear works.
One often overlooked but very common issue we see is with laser range finders…more than once I have heard a client or hunter blaming they’re lack of success on a piece of equipment only for it to be user error that caused the issue in the first place.
For example if your equipment is calibrated to shoot in yards and your rangefinder is set up to give ranges in meters this can cause you some severe and disturbing errors in long distance adjustments.. another common range finder issue is not taking the time to sight your range finder in…Sight your range finder in ? ( I can smell the wheels burning on this one) Yes sight your rangefinder in as with any optic your rangefinder is equipped with a reticle for aiming at the target you intend to range…however it is very important that you know where on that reticle the measurement is coming from…for example if the bottom of said reticle is the point that is actually ranging back to you ….you need to be aware of this and believe me very few people practice with their rangefinder and pay any attention to this very important detail.
So as you head out into the field this season it doesn’t matter if you choose to shoot a muzzle loader or a 338 lapua you need to know and understand your equipment and this comes from …reading directions, asking questions, seeking education, and PRACTICING WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT IN THE FIELD. These steps will go a long way in increasing your success and decreasing a missed opportunity or wounded animal.
Jordan@406
This advancement can be seen in every aspect of our gear from rangefinders, gps systems, weather stations, ballistic calculators, dedicated long range optics, newer calibers designed for extreme accuracy and energy dispersion at extended range, to the clothing we choose to wear while out in the field.
However something that gets over by hunters and the marketing departments that target them is that knowing how to effectively use this technology is as important as the technology itself!
When attending our classes we encourage hunters to bring all of the equipment that they plan on using in the field as we have found that practicing with your equipment is paramount in determining its worth in the field.
We have been very surprised by how many people don’t know how to effectively use their equipment. It seems that buying the equipment and taking it out of the package is the normal break in procedure for many and this is a habit that certainly needs to change.
Any hunter needs to be extremely familiar with his or her chosen equipment and how it works in order to be completely confident in it and to get the full benefit out of it. A gps that you don’t know how to work is about as useful as a rifle with no cartridges. More and more we hear of hunters getting themselves in a jack pot by simply not knowing how their gear works.
One often overlooked but very common issue we see is with laser range finders…more than once I have heard a client or hunter blaming they’re lack of success on a piece of equipment only for it to be user error that caused the issue in the first place.
For example if your equipment is calibrated to shoot in yards and your rangefinder is set up to give ranges in meters this can cause you some severe and disturbing errors in long distance adjustments.. another common range finder issue is not taking the time to sight your range finder in…Sight your range finder in ? ( I can smell the wheels burning on this one) Yes sight your rangefinder in as with any optic your rangefinder is equipped with a reticle for aiming at the target you intend to range…however it is very important that you know where on that reticle the measurement is coming from…for example if the bottom of said reticle is the point that is actually ranging back to you ….you need to be aware of this and believe me very few people practice with their rangefinder and pay any attention to this very important detail.
So as you head out into the field this season it doesn’t matter if you choose to shoot a muzzle loader or a 338 lapua you need to know and understand your equipment and this comes from …reading directions, asking questions, seeking education, and PRACTICING WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT IN THE FIELD. These steps will go a long way in increasing your success and decreasing a missed opportunity or wounded animal.
Jordan@406
