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Thread: Using NZTopo as a Rangefinder

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  1. 31-05-2023, 11:12 AM #3
    Barry the hunter
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    Quote Originally Posted by JBNZ View Post
    I’ve used the NZ Topo50 map on my phone for a while. Found it to be pretty accurate in terms of distances.
    I always thought if it were possible to ‘range find’ with it. Got my range finder out and marked a spot 528m away and then used the app to get within 5-10m. Was pretty impressed.
    I think this could work in a hunting situation.
    Anyone had any personal experience?

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    there is built in error with any topo map some wiser soul on here will tell us what it is but when I was working a lot with aerial work we worked on 100 metres at least for safety sake
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