TRIGGER TIME TV - SEASON 8 - EPISODE 1 - JUDGING DISTANCE

About this video

McPhee teaches a method for quickly estimating target distance at various ranges without optics, based on visual human anatomy cues he developed from special operations sniper training. He breaks down distance estimation into simple rules from 100 to 600 yards using observable details like facial features, hands, head, and leg separation to help shooters make rapid distance judgments in the field.

Key takeaways

• McPhee argues that traditional sniper procedures of removing eyes from scope to range-find and re-acquire targets are too slow when quick shots are needed, so he developed a faster in-scope distance judgment method
• McPhee teaches specific visual markers at each distance: face visible at 100 yards, no face at 200, no hands at 300, no head at 400, no leg separation at 500, and target resembles a fat triangle at 600 yards
• McPhee contends that knowing these distance rules combined with basic ballistic knowledge provides approximately 85% hit probability with most carbines out to 600 yards without powered optics

Episode details: published November 22, 2021 · 2.6K views · 4:51 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. McPhee’s service stories are his own accounts, attributed to him — not independently verified. His tactical and firearms instruction is his doctrine, presented as his teaching — not legal or safety advice from Self Growth Videos.

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