I have a new marlin xl7 .270 with a vortex 3-9x bdc scope which groups under 3/4" @ 100yds, zero at 250 yds. We do alot of coyote hunting and often take kills at 300-450!yds with ease. Is it possible to make a hit on a coyote target out to 1000yds?
Is there some advise and steps required to accomplish this long range shot, and is it achievable?
Look forward to some field experience on this subject.
Well if you run the math:
I don't know what bullet you are using, but I figured a 140 gr Hornady BTSP @ 3000 FPS and using your 250 yd zero:
1000 yds. Drop -27.9 MOA Drift FV
10 MPH 9.1 MOA
Your scope has 70 MOA of elevation adjustment, and assuming no canted base that 35 MOA up and 35 MOA down. So you should have just enough scope to get to 1k yds.
Now because your rifle shot 3/4" groups @ 100 yds, does not mean it will shoot 7.5" groups @ 1000 yds. And remember your total drop is over 280" and your wind drift is over 90" in a only a 10 mph full value wind.
How big is your coyote?????
