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<blockquote data-quote="ballistx" data-source="post: 500860" data-attributes="member: 32156"><p>At 69 years young, I can't remember anything that wasn't uphill, so the terrain is familiar. </p><p> </p><p>The date is esablished (May 1), so we take the wind we get. Meet at 7AM so that is the quietest part of the day. Don't know how many others there will be but would guess maybe 10?</p><p> </p><p>I am somewhat familiar with ballistics software as I developed an extensive external ballistics program that was used & sold internationally in the 80's (prior to Windows). It was used in Virginia and White Sands by the military and made available through Chrony with their chronograph. The military said it was the most accurate of anything available to them at that time. Hence the handle "Ballistx" which was the name of the program, as it couldn't be more than 8 characters long and work in DOS. </p><p> </p><p>But I didn't have a 1000 yard range available to do any actual range work. However, I have taken a few 1 shot kills on deer in excess of 600 yards. That was with the 06 and the 2x7 Redfield with the accurange. </p><p> </p><p>Fortunately this isn't a once-in-a-lifetime chance to qualify. Just need to pick the best options I have on the equipment I have now. And all this info certainly helps. So, Thanks MUCH for the input.</p><p> </p><p>Ballistx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ballistx, post: 500860, member: 32156"] At 69 years young, I can't remember anything that wasn't uphill, so the terrain is familiar. The date is esablished (May 1), so we take the wind we get. Meet at 7AM so that is the quietest part of the day. Don't know how many others there will be but would guess maybe 10? I am somewhat familiar with ballistics software as I developed an extensive external ballistics program that was used & sold internationally in the 80's (prior to Windows). It was used in Virginia and White Sands by the military and made available through Chrony with their chronograph. The military said it was the most accurate of anything available to them at that time. Hence the handle "Ballistx" which was the name of the program, as it couldn't be more than 8 characters long and work in DOS. But I didn't have a 1000 yard range available to do any actual range work. However, I have taken a few 1 shot kills on deer in excess of 600 yards. That was with the 06 and the 2x7 Redfield with the accurange. Fortunately this isn't a once-in-a-lifetime chance to qualify. Just need to pick the best options I have on the equipment I have now. And all this info certainly helps. So, Thanks MUCH for the input. Ballistx [/QUOTE]
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