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got a deal on an ultimate slam so i called leupold and ask about mounting it on a centerfire rifle. they said no problem. took it to the range today, i really like the reticle. i was just shooting at 100 yards so i dont know what yardage the dots will be at. i like the adjustment knobs, they are like the vx-111

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Well the reticle is based on a .50 cal bullet that weighs 250 grains going 2100 fps out of the muzzle. You might have to play with the dots a bit me thinks grin

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yeah, next time i go to the range im going to shoot some longer range targets and see how the dots work.
up where i elk hunt most of the shots are under 200 yards, i realy like the circle in the reticle it will show up well in the heavy cover .

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Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Well the reticle is based on a .50 cal bullet that weighs 250 grains going 2100 fps out of the muzzle. You might have to play with the dots a bit me thinks grin


The SABR reticle is actually a pretty kick-ass reticle for big game rifles. Here�s an example of how it works with centerfire rifles:


Assuming this load: .300 WSM running a 165 TSX @ 3100

The inside circle is 3.5� @ 100 yards. So, if you run your zero about 1.6� high at 100 it�ll impact inside that circle all the way to 250 yards (where it is dead on the bottom of the circle).

The first dot is +4� @ 100 (or +5.75� if you use the above zero) so it�s dead nuts at 400 yds.

The second dot is +6.8� @ 100 yards (or +8.5� using the above zero) so it�s dead on at 500 yds.

And the bottom of the post is +10� @ 100 yards (or +11.75� using the above zero) so it�s dead nuts at 600 yards.

Summary: You�ve got a perfect circle that the bullet will go into all the way to 250� precise aiming dots at 400 and 500� and the bottom post is dead on at 600. It�s just about the perfect scope for big game if you ask me.


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Dogshooter,

thanks for the info

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I hope you don't mind me adding this-

I have a black powder rifle and happened to get a good deal on a Rifleman 3-9x50. Its like new in box and worth a little more than the Ultimate slam. I was curious if you might be interested in a trade?

I'm new hear but have the scope in the classifieds on modern muzzle loader dot com.

you can also check my ebay feedback if you'd like..

Thanks-
Brian

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I appreciate the offer, but I'm quite fond of the Ultimate Slam. The adjustment dials are the same ones used on the vx-111. I like the reticle also, but I have'nt had a chance to see how the dots work out.

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