Period correct rangefinder
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I did see a brass one in the shape of an isosceles triangle, fitted as yours for a 6' figure. I'm sure they are available for sale someplace.
Where did you see that, Tom? That's pretty neat!
You don't need to buy one to get the dimensions. Choose an object of the height you wish, say 30 inches for a deer at the shoulder. Measure out 10 yds, sight, and scribe a witness mark, then measure out 20 yds, sight, and scribe a witness mark,...and keep repeating out to about 125-150 yds or so. Take your brass blank home, and treat your witness marks with punches, dremels, or other methods of engraving, and you're done.
I believe the device in your illustration is designed to be used on an object 6 feet in height (a man or moose). I would make one from scratch using whatever height you wish.
I believe the device in your illustration is designed to be used on an object 6 feet in height (a man or moose). I would make one from scratch using whatever height you wish.
Pretty sure I've seen them on Amazon and a few other places.
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I took these measurements in spring. Tinworm was working on a similar project. Please pardon my computer ineptness.
I saw a guy that had one made to work with the same principal, but carved out of wood.
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Stadia range finder.
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I built this range wedge to work with known ranges.
Triangles are neat.
Triangles are neat.
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When I opened this thread I expected to see a pic of a yardstick.
Or rods and chains for those long range guys out west.
I have one just like it, that my G Grandfather as a Captain, carried with the 23 Ohio in the ACW. Also his fold-able map reader.
Edit: correct fordable to fold-able.
Edit: correct fordable to fold-able.
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What about the Poles & Perches ?? or they a bit too Obscure these days -- 1823 /1923.. XXX Upps should read 2023.. One Chain(an old Agrecultural measre using a "CHAIN") is 22 Yards as are the rest.. Have A GOOD NEW YEAR>O.D.
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Maybe everyone already knows this, but the distance it's held from the eye is critical. I think that's why there is a string or little chain on them, to put around your neck or hold with your teeth. The distance from your eye is the "calibration".
Comfortably_Numb
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I use a nifty laser range finder. It has never let me down!
How about we put a 12" gong up anywhere from the muzzle to 500 yards.
I'm willing to bet money I'm on it before 99% of the people can even get close. My wedge is quite proven.
My friend has the same rifle set up differently. He asked about the wedge. He ranged a coffee can sized rock at 290 yards....and I smacked it first shot.
He now wants to build a wedge.
I give up, just how did these work?
It has the TDC stamp. Meaning it is a Ted Cash product. Don't know if they still make them.
