Average body width of Eurasian Collared Doves?

Just be careful. The smaller the object you are using for a reference the greater the magnification of error. FT shooters always use the cinder block the targets are mounted on when available versus the size of the shoot through hole for this reason.

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What would be considered too small and how much is the margin of error?

Calibrate and label your side focus wheel to the exact focus distance at max zoom. Then no rangefinder needed.

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I was trying to avoid doing this but it would seem more logical. Do you know where I can get pre cut numbered labels in increments of 5 or 10?

Thanks Yo! Added to cart. I'm gonna have to set aside a day to get this done. +1 to you.

Peskadot,

at what ranges are you trying to range them? I have ranged pigeons at 70y on wires, and my rangefinder, an older and cheaper model, always seem to pick them up.

I'm surprised how well it works.

It's a Bushnell Scout DX 100 ARC. At this point I can't seem to see the need to buy a new $400 model, this thing does it all, incl. angle measurement.

Matthias

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How you doing Matthias? Sorry, i just came across this thread which i posted last year lol. Usually, it's when I'm trying to range them at 50 yards and over. Unless I'm resting the range finder on something, I can usually range them. Sometimes, I don't have that luxury depending on the angle I have to shoot, i don't have anything nearby to support the rangefinder. I'm using an older Leupold RX-600 which is about maybe 10 years old. It will be retired and serve as backup duty. I ordered a Leica 2800.COM about a week ago and it should be arriving anytime soon. I heard a lot of good reviews about Leica rangefinders in regards to great glass and being able to range small objects from far.

They seem easier to distinguish from Mourning doves during the spring and summer months. I’m having no problem ranging them with the Leica out to 170+. Not sure how it would help but here’s a picture of one next to a Starling.

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Nathan,

Have you ranged starlings over 50 yards on cable/power lines unsupported with your Leica? Considering starlings are a lot smaller than doves, it would be pretty impressive if the Leica could pick them up. Can't wait to get mine.

Will do when I get some time with it.

Thanks Nathan. My old Leupold was only a 6x. I don't know if that extra 1x on the Leica helps or if it's just the overall accuracy of the Leica. I really hope mine comes in tomorrow.