Took the 17HMR on a trip from 5,200 feet to 10,500 feet two weeks ago. Had a drop chart on the scope developed at California atmosphere. Decided to shoot a little before dinner one night. There were 3 tall tree stumps right in front of camp that were staggered perfectly angling to the right at 143 yards, 173 yards and 243 yards.
Walked out and jammed a palm-sized chunk of flat white rock in a crevice in each and walked back to the gun. Just used the drop chart on the stock.
The 143 yard rock blew up
High about 4" on the 173 yard rock
Waaaay high on the 243 yard rock.
Got out my "watch" and took an atmosphere. 20.51 inHG. Input the data to Ballistic AE and crushed the rest of the rocks.
Just be sure to tape a drop chart on your rifle developed for the atmosphere you'll be shooting in. There's enough difference in going from 5,200 ft to 10,000 to be off. That's normal for around here and not an extreme.
Originally Posted by Bristoe
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