Dove lead calculator

[Ruark]

Here is a little Excel thing I put together showing how much lead is needed to hit a moving target at various distances, when the target is traveling different speeds. The last couple of days' dove hunting got me thinking about it.

On the left is the range to the bird, 20 to 50 yards. Across the top is the bird's flying speed, from 20mph to 50mph. The chart shows how many feet of lead is needed to hit the bird, assuming the pellets have a velocity of 1300 fps.

Of course, keep in mind the fact that the pattern may be 2 or 3 feet wide, of varying density, etc. Just food for thought.

[Whale]

Nice post. Wife could have utilized this info this weekend.

[Let's go Brandon!]

Do you have one to help determine their flight speed?

[baldybarton]

cool! thanks!

[Playa]

Here is a little Excel thing I put together showing how much lead is needed to hit a moving target at various distances, when the target is traveling different speeds. The last couple of days' dove hunting got me thinking about it.

On the left is the range to the bird, 20 to 50 yards. Across the top is the bird's flying speed, from 20mph to 50mph. The chart shows how many feet of lead is needed to hit the bird, assuming the pellets have a velocity of 1300 fps.

Of course, keep in mind the fact that the pattern may be 2 or 3 feet wide, of varying density, etc. Just food for thought.

None of them paused long enough for me to estimate & punch in the variables

Any chance you have an algorithm to tell me when they are going dip, dive & juke as I pull the trigger?

[aftex99]

Sweet chart

[Smart]

Point.... click..... shoot

[Ruark]

Sure, JFisher! When you see the bird coming, just use this real quick:

[prkchp]

Point.... click..... shoot

Exactly.....no need for all that mumbo-jumbo if you just let 'em land

[Shiner]

Butt, Beak, Boom

[Todd-ty729]

Exactly.....no need for all that mumbo-jumbo if you just le 'em land

Ha!

[Smokeater]

Kewl...now if I can just get one to fly by that has a speedometer on it! GJ on the chart tho!

[bboswell]

Point.... click..... shoot

Yep. I have coached enough shooters that I can promise that if you tell 5 people to lead. Target 18" you will get 5 different leads.

[pdevoto]

That's great info but I would have need anti-aircraft or missiles to take down my high fliers on Sunday.

[WyoBull]

Butt, Beak, Boom

X2. I have always followed this method and and long as you are swinging through the bird it has always worked for me.