Hello Everyone,
This is my first post to a forum, so I hope it's in the right place. I have read as much as I can find on this, but have not found what I'm looking for. Have come here with hope.
Here's my situation in as few words as possible...
Sako 85 Classic, 300 WSM
Swarovski Z5 2.4-12 x 50
Sako Optilock Ringmounts
Federal Fusion 150gr
I do not plan on hunting much past 200 yards or so.
Most of my hunting experience is birds. I don't have a very convenient place for shooting a rifle, so I have only had three sessions of shooting this one.
I find most math to be witchcraft, and really struggle to wrap my head around this kind of thing... I sighted in this rifle as I have been taught. Zero at 25 yards on full magnification. I have been led to believe that it should then be 2-3" high at 100 yards... this may well be incorrect, so please give any and all advice you are willing.
On all occasions, I was making groups at 25 that are representative of my ability, but when going out to 100 yards, was regularly 6" high. This seems well out of expected elevation change. I have not shot further than this, as I am not sure about the current results.
Thoughts on this?? Am I wrong about my expectations? If I am not, what could be the cause of this significant difference?
Current situation in the world means I can only get my hands on this one type of ammunition.
Please forgive my ignorance on these things. I may have left out some, or many important details. Thank you for your insight!
Who cares about 25 yards. My goal when sighting at 25 yards is to get it on paper at 100, so I can properly sight in. Just sight it in where you want it at 100 yards and you should be good to go.
