What does D.O.P.E. mean?
In rifle shooting, what exactly does the acronym D.O.P.E. mean? Ive heard the term, but Ive never had it explained. can someone give me a synopsis? thanks.
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Data on personal equipment.
Pretty much logging of information on the performance of your rifle in relation to ammo used, distance shot, weather conditions etc etc. Its a sniper thing. For us civilians its a fancy way of saying "I have a gun diary" Its also used a VERB, in which case it means adjusting your shot (or equipment) based on conditions |
Data Observed from Previous Engagements
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Data of Previous Engagement
or Data On Personal Equipment Heard both being used. Not sure which one is right. |
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So how is dope used when engaging a target? would Kentucky windage be considered doping?
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Data on Previous Engagement is the term I have always hear. |
That's dope as hell.
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hence you you are DOPING your shot. |
Thanks Mr Plink. Good info
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Keeping your log on a PDA or your phone combined with a ballistics calculator on the same is particularly nice.
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Ballistics FTE is what i use..best ballistics app i hav found
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Ballistic FTE kicks sand in the other apps faces....I had Bullet Flight from Knights Armament for a while, paid for it and deleted it, that's how much better FTE is (for me at least).
It's the "D" in DOPE that's important. Knowing your scope "come-ups" at every distance you're going to shoot is vital whether you're picking off the enemy or going for X's. |
d.o.p.e= mind control
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I don't understand the allure of these programs. Isn't it "more fun" to do the math in your head and see if you get it right?
I enjoy counting the dots, figuring the range by estimating the size, then turning the dial to what I think zeros the crosshair. or am I over thinking what these apps do for you? Do they tell you what to dial in? I can no longer do this, since I no longer have a scope worthy of this. |
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