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Old 10-27-2009 | 12:16 PM
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Default Bullet trajectory for a .300 WSM

I am limited to how far I am able to sight my .300WSM in. I have it set dead on for 50 yards as most of my deer are bagged in the heavy woods. How will my bullet impack at 100 yds. using a 150 grain bullet. I am curious as if it will vary very much from 50 yds.

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Old 10-27-2009 | 01:32 PM
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Run some calcs on this site.

http://www.jbmballistics.com/~jbm/cg...bmtraj-5.0.cgi
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Old 10-27-2009 | 06:08 PM
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Only way to know for sure is shoot it. However a by the numbers/book guess would be a touch high at 100 (+1/4" or so) & 200 you'll be about - 2.75- 3.0" (low).
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Old 10-28-2009 | 08:01 PM
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Thanks a lot guys. You have both been a big help.
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Old 10-28-2009 | 10:03 PM
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I would personally sight in at 200, that will put almost zero at 50 yds, 1.5" high at 100 and about 2.5" low at 250.
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Old 10-29-2009 | 09:52 AM
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Go to WINCHESTER.COM and go to the balistic chart and punch in caliber and bullet grain. It will tell you how high to sight in your rifle.
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Old 10-29-2009 | 01:39 PM
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Only way to tell for sure is to shoot it.The height of your scope can cause you to shoot differently than someone else.
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