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scshep2002

12-16-2005 01:11 PM

.270 Sighting In

Someone told me if I sight my .270 in at 25 yards to hit 1.5 inches above dead center and tht shouldput me dead on anything insdie 200 yards? Am I in good shape this way? How much will it drop or rise at these distances?

stack62

12-16-2005 01:18 PM

RE: .270 Sighting In

No you are not. Bullets and loads make a big difference. 25 yards just gets you on paper. Fine tune at 100.

James B

12-16-2005 01:23 PM

RE: .270 Sighting In

I sighted my 270 in at 25 yards. It was nine inches high at 100 yards. There is no subsitute for shooting at the range you wanted it sighted for. I was shooting 130 grain Federal Fusions.

scshep2002

12-16-2005 01:42 PM

RE: .270 Sighting In

WOW I need to take a few practice shots next time I go hunting!!!!!

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