Realistic Range
01-05-2008 | 01:45 PM
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From: Union City, Michigan
RE: Realistic Range
The wind is going to be a problem especialy in the winter, it is very seldom calm here in Michigan. I shoot 175gr dead center. 2200 fps. I think a 10 mph crosswind moves the bullet 6". Ithinkideal conditions are the key to max range.
01-05-2008 | 02:37 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
01-05-2008 | 06:13 PM
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RE: Realistic Range
01-05-2008 | 07:20 PM
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RE: Realistic Range
Makes ya think!
01-05-2008 | 07:57 PM
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RE: Realistic Range
Realistic 150yards, as perfect conditons rarily happen in the field. However if a perfect condition and situation does present itself in the field 200 "ish" is with in my capabilities with a scoped inline.
200 +is doable but certainly not realistic for all Mler's. Current bullet choices are a limiting factor, BC's are poor and don't lend themselves that well for extended range. If you go lighter for a higher BC you lose in drift....+ ='s -. For me adjusting/learning/predicting drift is much tougher then drop. PersonallyI prefer slower and more drop.
200 +is doable but certainly not realistic for all Mler's. Current bullet choices are a limiting factor, BC's are poor and don't lend themselves that well for extended range. If you go lighter for a higher BC you lose in drift....+ ='s -. For me adjusting/learning/predicting drift is much tougher then drop. PersonallyI prefer slower and more drop.
01-05-2008 | 08:06 PM
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RE: Realistic Range
ORIGINAL: skeeter 7MM
Realistic 150yards, as perfect conditons rarily happen in the field. However if a perfect condition and situation does present itself in the field 200 "ish" is with in my capabilities with a scoped inline.
200 +is doable but certainly not realistic for all Mler's. Current bullet choices are a limiting factor, BC's are poor and don't lend themselves that well for extended range. If you go lighter for a higher BC you lose in drift....+ ='s -. For me adjusting/learning/predicting drift is much tougher then drop. PersonallyI prefer slower and more drop.
Realistic 150yards, as perfect conditons rarily happen in the field. However if a perfect condition and situation does present itself in the field 200 "ish" is with in my capabilities with a scoped inline.
200 +is doable but certainly not realistic for all Mler's. Current bullet choices are a limiting factor, BC's are poor and don't lend themselves that well for extended range. If you go lighter for a higher BC you lose in drift....+ ='s -. For me adjusting/learning/predicting drift is much tougher then drop. PersonallyI prefer slower and more drop.
01-05-2008 | 08:22 PM
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From: elmira ny
RE: Realistic Range
I would not hesitate to take a shot at 250 yards with my.50 cal. Encore, loaded with 150 grains 777, 240 grain, .44cal Hornady. In two years with it however, there was never a need. I'm confident, under the right conditions, I can make that shot.
There is no question the gun is capable of making that shot. I'm not going to go into the Balllistics/trajectory tables for that gunw/that load because you would say I was full of S#$T, but those of you with the resources, look it up. It is an awesome weapon!
Bottom line, and someone just mentioned it a few posts ago, GET CLOSER!!
There is no question the gun is capable of making that shot. I'm not going to go into the Balllistics/trajectory tables for that gunw/that load because you would say I was full of S#$T, but those of you with the resources, look it up. It is an awesome weapon!
Bottom line, and someone just mentioned it a few posts ago, GET CLOSER!!
01-07-2008 | 06:33 AM
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RE: Realistic Range
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f32/338-yards-25320/
Knowing your gun and load can get you out quite a ways, also interesting to note that he was still getting pass thru's at those ranges with the 200gr. SW.
Knowing your gun and load can get you out quite a ways, also interesting to note that he was still getting pass thru's at those ranges with the 200gr. SW.