Can someone tell me and easy way to find distances?
I didn't want to post this because I've seen a thread that showed how to do it with google earth but I searched for half an hour with no luck so I just decided to post.
So if someone could tell me how it's done or can post a link to where it's explained I would greatly appretiate it.
Finding distances of projectiles
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Make a simple "Clicker Wheel". If you have a wheel that i say 1mtr in circumference (318.3mm diameter) an axle and a pole to hold, all you need then is something that clicks so that you can count how many metres you just walked 
That or use a measuring tape, laser range finder or a cat (they generally fly about 10metres with a good throw)
That or use a measuring tape, laser range finder or a cat (they generally fly about 10metres with a good throw)
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I can't use that cause my cat is a fat ass.
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You could use Google Earth, it has a "ruler" tool that will let you measure the distance between points.
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Yes that is what I do.
it works quite well you justr have to know exactly were your projectile lands.
it works quite well you justr have to know exactly were your projectile lands.
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Unless you're willing to shell out several hundred bucks for one of these, the best way to find you projectiles is either some sort of LED/glowstick arrangement in the tail if fired at night, or a frangible nose filled with talcum powder or similar if shot during the day.
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Run it through GGDT and get a ball park range...
Take it to a driving range and ask first....
Or measure off every hundred yards with a pedometer or a long tape measure and launch a round containing talcum powder and see where it lands. Depending on the size of your cannon you might only have the hike a little ways...
Take it to a driving range and ask first....
Or measure off every hundred yards with a pedometer or a long tape measure and launch a round containing talcum powder and see where it lands. Depending on the size of your cannon you might only have the hike a little ways...