how to re-set the tdc

Joe S · 02-01-08, 10:47 PM

Jazman,

forget about the range, it means nothing. The reason is, once you know the amount of lead, the angle of lead stays the same no matter what the range. I normally set the range with the rangefinder, but I use averages for the type of ship. for example, I enter 98 feet for the mastheight of all large freighters. Then I estimate the range with the split image, etc, but I do it mainly to replicate what the original captain or fire control officer did. Since most of my shooting is done under 1500 yds, I manually adjust the range once the target gets in close so that I get an accurate representation of the setup on the attack map to confirm the solution. If range is your main problem, you are in good shape. I hope you find this helpful. Joe S

02-01-08, 10:47 PM	#12
Joe S XO Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 409 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Jazman, forget about the range, it means nothing. The reason is, once you know the amount of lead, the angle of lead stays the same no matter what the range. I normally set the range with the rangefinder, but I use averages for the type of ship. for example, I enter 98 feet for the mastheight of all large freighters. Then I estimate the range with the split image, etc, but I do it mainly to replicate what the original captain or fire control officer did. Since most of my shooting is done under 1500 yds, I manually adjust the range once the target gets in close so that I get an accurate representation of the setup on the attack map to confirm the solution. If range is your main problem, you are in good shape. I hope you find this helpful. Joe S