Shooting Times & Country

Going the distance

The value of a good laser rangefinder should never be underestimated when it comes to accurate shot placement with a rifle.

Bullet drop affects point of impact as your projectile travels downrange. The way to solve the problem is to aim off or adjust your sights, but you can’t do that with much confidence if you don’t know exactly how far away your target is.

It isn’t only long-range shooters who can benefit from a good rangefinder. I do a lot of airgun shooting, when the rise and fall of a pellet over relatively short distances can result in shots being way off the mark if

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