W will1122 Inactive Oct 13, 2014 #1 I need some kind of known distance measuring filament of about 300 yards. Does anyone have any ideas ?
I need some kind of known distance measuring filament of about 300 yards. Does anyone have any ideas ?
G g.willikers New member Oct 13, 2014 #2 How about using a measured amount of fishing line on an inexpensive reel. Just reel it out when needed, and reel it back when done.
How about using a measured amount of fishing line on an inexpensive reel. Just reel it out when needed, and reel it back when done.
W will1122 Inactive Oct 13, 2014 #3 Thanks, I also found Surveyor's Rope on Amazon. I think I remember from when I was in the Army, the Engineers used to use a chain.
Thanks, I also found Surveyor's Rope on Amazon. I think I remember from when I was in the Army, the Engineers used to use a chain.
W will1122 Inactive Oct 13, 2014 #4 Wow, I feel old. I just googled Surveyors Chains and it seems like you c an only find those in Museums.
Wow, I feel old. I just googled Surveyors Chains and it seems like you c an only find those in Museums.
A AK103K New member Oct 13, 2014 #5 Why not just pick up a 200 or 300 foot open reel tape measure? The fiberglass tapes are pretty reasonable, and probably close enough for your uses. I just googled Surveyors Chains and it seems like you c an only find those in Museums Click to expand... Surveyors still call their steel tapes, "chains".
Why not just pick up a 200 or 300 foot open reel tape measure? The fiberglass tapes are pretty reasonable, and probably close enough for your uses. I just googled Surveyors Chains and it seems like you c an only find those in Museums Click to expand... Surveyors still call their steel tapes, "chains".
T TXAZ New member Oct 13, 2014 #6 How about pacing it off? Do you know how long your stride is? "About 300 yards" is pretty easy if you don't need inch precision.
How about pacing it off? Do you know how long your stride is? "About 300 yards" is pretty easy if you don't need inch precision.
R Rat Robb New member Oct 13, 2014 #7 http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/374699...81241831&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=83944505711&veh=sem -Robb
N NateKirk New member Oct 13, 2014 #8 They make those measuring wheel things that you roll on the ground with a handle. They have an odometer that measures feet or yards or something. Can't remember exactly what they're called...
They make those measuring wheel things that you roll on the ground with a handle. They have an odometer that measures feet or yards or something. Can't remember exactly what they're called...
S Snyper New member Oct 13, 2014 #9 You can get cheap laser range finders now to suit most any price range