Real -Actual-Distance

[jrbows]

I was laying out a course for some 3d targets I have on order and was using a 200 ft. tape measure so I wouldn't put 2 stakes in the ground thinking that looks good, get set up and be way far off or way too close. I pre-determined the distances based on target size, being an instinctive shooter I pay no attention to distance or trying to judge it other than saying that's too far in a hunting situation. None of the yardage is closer than 14 or farther than 22 I was surprised at how far away some of those stakes looked at those distances, if you don't shoot known distance you might be surprised at what they look like, and for me personally I'll have to re-think things when some-one asks how far is he? Got a good education.

[KodiakMag]

When people ask me that I am like you. My response is "close enough" or "too far"

[T Lail]

if you shoot "true" instinctive, it does not matter how far...just , practice,practice,practice !!!!!!  

[gregg dudley]

I'm a "close enough" or "too far" type of shooter myself.  However, the visual perception of the target matters whatever your shooting style is.  You might not think in terms of yardage, but your brain adjusts for distance in some way.  The same shot distance can look vastly different (and be processed differently) based on the way it appears.  Practicing shooting in open field, grasslands, and wooded conditions will help your brain adjust to those views.

[Sam McMichael]

I also am mostly a "close enough" or "too far" hunter. Since I mostly hunt from a stand I tend to figure landmarks into that thought process for each stand location, such as out to a certain tree or brush clump.

[JamesV]

A good 3D shooter is extremely good at judging yardage accurately. There are some tricks to use but for the most part it is just trial and error. Practice and lots of shooting will get you there.

[Over&Under]

Originally posted by gregg dudley:
I'm a "close enough" or "too far" type of shooter myself.  However, the visual perception of the target matters whatever your shooting style is.  You might not think in terms of yardage, but your brain adjusts for distance in some way.  The same shot distance can look vastly different (and be processed differently) based on the way it appears.  Practicing shooting in open field, grasslands, and wooded conditions will help your brain adjust to those views.

Well said Gregg..I too am that type of shooter

[Brock]

same here...close enough or too far.  some days a deer target will look as big as an elk..other days i might as well be shooting a groundhog.  focus, calmness and just everything has to come together to make it fell right.

[BWD]

The distance can look vastly different depending on the size of the critter too.

[Onehair]

I know the exact distance right after the shot.

[VictoryHunter]

I am also a close enough or to far shooter. It really simplifies things.

[JEFF B]

yup close is DEAD to far DONT SHOOT

[southernwoody]

I'm a sniper in the army and there are all kinds of things that will influence range perception. Light and which way the sun hits the target, angles, shooting into or out of brush, shadow, terrain, etc. Just takes practice shooting in all types of environments to get used to it.

[Red Beastmaster]

The elk target always looks 10yd closer than it really is.