Where is your zero set? Normally zero my rifles @ 250 yards. Now that I have a turret to turn I was thinking about 100 yard zero. What's your opinion? My maximum self imposed range limit is 600 yards.
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I use very high velocity cartridges and sight in at 300 yards. This means max height mid range is no more than 3". I can hold on to 350. After that I can twist.
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With my turret scopes I will zero at 100 yards. Now that I know my rifle is dead on at 100, I'll adjust my turret for 250 yards, then reset my turret. I like 250 yard zero for hunting cause from 100 to 300 yards no real adjustment is needed for those quick shots.
On hunting rifles with a duplex and no turrets, I like a 175 yard zero, because it feels natural (to me) to hold over a little more at longer distance, and I prefer not to hit too high at mid-range.
Where is your zero set? Normally zero my rifles @ 250 yards. Now that I have a turret to turn I was thinking about 100 yard zero. What's your opinion? My maximum self imposed range limit is 600 yards.
My zero is set in the bulls eye. Where's yours set????
Even the big guns get dialed in that way...
Honestly though, it really depends on the capabilities of your rifle, scope, turrets, range you plan on shooting, reticle etc... Is this for your 300 wsm??? When I was shooting my 300 wsm (FN PBR XP), I ran 165's at around 3000 fps, dialed a Nikon Monarch X-tactical 4-16x50 and zeroed at 100 yards. I kept a dope sheet in my pocket for proven drops with that combo. Easily made 1 shot kills past 600 yards.
For a lighter weight walking around hunting rifle, I've ordered custom dials with a zero set near MPBR, so I can take full advantage of the cartridge and range. Providing the said rifle is accurate enough to make clean kills at that distance:
This fairly lightweight hunting rifle (30-06 EW in Mcmillan edge stock) topped out at 660 yards as set up with scope/mounts, CDS, bullet used etc....
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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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200 for 1" scopes (w/CDS). 100 for 30mm tubes and M1 or CDS.
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