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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="joe0121" data-source="post: 512728" data-attributes="member: 26058"><p>Good read for a newbie to hunting in general let alone "long range" (there a subjective term if i ever saw one) and good advice about using something you might have already.</p><p></p><p></p><p>BUUUUUUUTTTTT..............</p><p></p><p>A decent scope will not change point of impact on varying magnifications. I have tested this on MK4, Night force and even a cheap sightmark. This is assuming of course if you take the time to set the parallax. Heck even my leupy VXL Held within .2 moa from max power to min at 300 yards, and though decent glass that is not a long range scope.</p><p></p><p>I also agree about the bino's, 10 power is ideal. </p><p></p><p>A rifle Data book, complete with mil dot master (If you use a mil dot/line scope) calculator and kestrel weather station, as well as verified range cards. You CAN NOT completely depend on ballistics software. As far as I am concerned if you plan to hunt out to 1k You need to shoot test groups with your load out to 1k. The software is for changing your dope for changes in climate/altitude ETC. I would say at least three sets of verified groups 1 in either climate extreme for your area summer/winter and one on a "moderate" day. </p><p></p><p>A good sling is paramount even if you plan to shoot prone it really sucks having to hand carry your rifle. If the sling cost less than 30 bucks and you are getting it at wal-mart you don't have a good sling. This is a "tactical"<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> sling but It is perfect for hunting in the field <a href="http://www.tacticalintervention.com/" target="_blank">Rifle Slings - Tactical Intervention Specialists Sniper Rifle</a></p><p></p><p>A bipod, a rock you find near by and an old sock (that has been washed) filled with rice/shot/foam pellets/insert material here is the bees nees for the field expedient prone. You can buy the little bag deals but why not make it with crap you have sitting around the house? Or how about your back pack with your camel back and sweater for when it gets cold stuffed inside. Makes one heck of a rest. I never really got into using shooting sticks, though I should just don't like em. </p><p></p><p>All in all though I think we aren't seeing the forest for the trees. Though we might disagree with the particulars of magnification the overall point is well made and valid. </p><p></p><p>I think for me the big take away is this, Big expensive and fancy doesn't always mean better and sometimes simple and cheap is the best answer spending 10K an a uber rifle and glass isn't what gets meat in the freezer common sense and preparation does.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="joe0121, post: 512728, member: 26058"] Good read for a newbie to hunting in general let alone "long range" (there a subjective term if i ever saw one) and good advice about using something you might have already. BUUUUUUUTTTTT.............. A decent scope will not change point of impact on varying magnifications. I have tested this on MK4, Night force and even a cheap sightmark. This is assuming of course if you take the time to set the parallax. Heck even my leupy VXL Held within .2 moa from max power to min at 300 yards, and though decent glass that is not a long range scope. I also agree about the bino's, 10 power is ideal. A rifle Data book, complete with mil dot master (If you use a mil dot/line scope) calculator and kestrel weather station, as well as verified range cards. You CAN NOT completely depend on ballistics software. As far as I am concerned if you plan to hunt out to 1k You need to shoot test groups with your load out to 1k. The software is for changing your dope for changes in climate/altitude ETC. I would say at least three sets of verified groups 1 in either climate extreme for your area summer/winter and one on a "moderate" day. A good sling is paramount even if you plan to shoot prone it really sucks having to hand carry your rifle. If the sling cost less than 30 bucks and you are getting it at wal-mart you don't have a good sling. This is a "tactical":rolleyes: sling but It is perfect for hunting in the field [URL="http://www.tacticalintervention.com/"]Rifle Slings - Tactical Intervention Specialists Sniper Rifle[/URL] A bipod, a rock you find near by and an old sock (that has been washed) filled with rice/shot/foam pellets/insert material here is the bees nees for the field expedient prone. You can buy the little bag deals but why not make it with crap you have sitting around the house? Or how about your back pack with your camel back and sweater for when it gets cold stuffed inside. Makes one heck of a rest. I never really got into using shooting sticks, though I should just don't like em. All in all though I think we aren't seeing the forest for the trees. Though we might disagree with the particulars of magnification the overall point is well made and valid. I think for me the big take away is this, Big expensive and fancy doesn't always mean better and sometimes simple and cheap is the best answer spending 10K an a uber rifle and glass isn't what gets meat in the freezer common sense and preparation does. [/QUOTE]
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