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Old 11-06-2007 | 06:39 PM
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i sighted in my new H&R 20 ga. tracker 2 sunday, and it is zeroed at 50 yards. now i looked at the box of the hornady sst's that i am shooting it, says that it should be 2.5 inches high, will that through me off with these trajectories or will the 100 and 150 and 200 be 2.5 inches less?





Trajectory (inches)

Muzzle
50 yd
100 yd
150 yd
200 yd

-1.5
2.5
3.3
0.0
-8.2
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Old 11-06-2007 | 06:50 PM
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If i understand the question, (which would be easier if there was some punctuation between sentences) i think your gun will shoot low. But not necessarily 2 1/2" low.If you go with a 50 yard zero, you should check the drop at longer ranges.
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Old 11-06-2007 | 06:53 PM
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ok fixed the punctuations, al right i will try them at longer distances.
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Old 11-06-2007 | 09:13 PM
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Never go by the box, always try them yourshelf so you know where they will hit and your comfort zone to make a good shot.
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Old 11-06-2007 | 10:23 PM
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+1 for sinocs, the ballistics on the box are based on a test gun which usually has a longer barrel than most hunting guns. You have to find out for yourself where your gun shoots.
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Old 11-07-2007 | 06:37 AM
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ok i never knew that the gun they tested had a longer barrel, ok i will try them the next time i get a chance at longer distances.
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Old 11-07-2007 | 06:45 AM
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First look at what your average shot is going to be and zero to that distance. I'm assuming you've done this and that is why you sighted in at 50yds. Next I would do what the other guys in here have said and see what you gun does with these slugs at 25,75,100, 125,150, and 200yds. Personally, I'd have trouble justifying an ethical shot out past 125 with a 20 gauge but your little gun may shoot good groups out past that. The only way to know is to try em at the range and see what ya come up with.
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Old 11-07-2007 | 01:42 PM
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why do you call it a little gun? andno i have never done this that is why i ask
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Old 11-07-2007 | 04:04 PM
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didn't mean to offend you by saying "little gun". I still stand by what I suggested earlier
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Old 11-07-2007 | 05:24 PM
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thats ok i understand, i was just curious why ya said it.
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