LongRangeHunting.com Online Magazine and Forums


Go Back   LongRangeHunting.com Online Magazine and Forums > Hunting > Long Range Hunting & Shooting



Welcome to LongRangeHunting.com Online Magazine and Forums!
welcome message

Reply

Aiming

 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-11-2002, 10:12 AM
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Scotland
Posts: 5
Aiming

HI,
I've never taken a shot much past 450 and was wondering if you guys dial up your scopes to the next time zone or just aim waaaay high on shots on the far side of 500? BTW do you use simple duplex reticles or the springfield armory type range compensating devices...
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-11-2002, 10:18 AM
Gold Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: mi
Posts: 745
Re: Aiming

We dial the proper MOA into our scope I use a Wild optical range finder and a standerd scope 8x32 power.
Crow Mag
__________________
If you think something is not possible move out of the way so the ones that are doing it can
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-11-2002, 10:28 AM
Writers Guild
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,480
Re: Aiming

I think you will find that most dial up for elevation adjustment. There are too many variables to depend on a BDC reticle. They rarely match up in the real world.

For accurate range measurement, get a laser rangefinder. I use a Leica 800 and can recommend this strongly.

Make sure that your scope has accurate and repeatable adjustments. Big magnification is not really necessary. Work up a good load and build a drop table out to the max range you want to hunt. Do lots of practise and enjoy the hunt.

Jerry
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-11-2002, 11:36 PM
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: Aiming



[ 07-11-2003: Message edited by: S1 ]
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2
Content Management Powered by vBadvanced CMPS
All content ©2010 Long Range Hunting, LLC