Community
Guns Like firearms themselves, there's a wide variety of opinions on what's the best gun.

yardage on scope?

Thread Tools
 
Old 09-18-2006 | 11:34 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
From: Bosque Farms NM USA
Default yardage on scope?

What yardage on my scope should I sight in for ,shooting a 7MM -175 grains for elk?
HORN-HUNTER is offline  
Reply
Old 09-18-2006 | 12:04 PM
  #2  
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,429
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default RE: yardage on scope?

I'm using memory here so you need to varify:

I would suggest a +2 inch at 100 yds. That should put your true zero at approx. 250 yds. That would translate into the effective point blank range of muzzle to 350 yards give or take on an elk.
ShatoDavis is offline  
Reply
Old 09-18-2006 | 12:14 PM
  #3  
Giant Nontypical
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,667
Likes: 0
From: fort mcmurray alberta canada
Default RE: yardage on scope?

Not that I would ever use a 175gr bullet in any 7mm,but if you are using a pointed bullet in a 7mmremmag,a zero of approximately 1-3/4" high at 100 yards will put you fairly close at 200 yards and in the ballpark of 7" to 8" low at 300 yards.Be aware that these are ballpark figures and couldeasily be a few inches out at 200 and 300 yardsdepending on the specific bullet and the actual velocity produced in your rifle.However if you are not talking about a 7mmremmag,thedata will be different.
stubblejumper is offline  
Reply
Old 09-18-2006 | 03:05 PM
  #4  
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: yardage on scope?

which 7mm?
7-30waters, 7mm-08, 7mmwsm 7mm rem or 7mmstw or 7mmultra mag. this will make a big difference.
ncpreacherboy1 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-18-2006 | 11:34 PM
  #5  
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,516
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: yardage on scope?

I would set your rifle three inches high at 100 yds. What cartridge are you shooting, and what brand of bullet. Good luck.
handloader1 is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ogg
Optics
2
12-20-2008 12:05 PM
bucksnortinted
Firearm Review Forum
4
10-20-2007 09:33 PM
deerhuntr107
Turkey Hunting
6
02-05-2007 06:21 AM
kevcl_11
Bowhunting
11
08-13-2004 10:12 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.