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Should I Consider a Ballistic Turret System?
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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 605951" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p>Ballistic turrets are quick and easy, but have limitations. As the distance of the shot increases the efects of altitude, ambient temerature and other field conditions affect the trajectory of the bullet. These affects are tollerable out to a distance but become a probablem as the errors increase with range. Seperate turrets can be made for different elevation and temps but soon becomes (IMO) more trouble than it is worth. On a large cal magnum I try to limit use of a ballistic turret to 700 yards, and less wth smaller cals. I feel I will always have time to use a program to put me spot on from these long distances, if the game is moving and I dont have time I would probably not have taken the shot anyway.</p><p> </p><p>I am a MOA shooter and shoot MOA reticles as I feel it is easier for me. I started with a 1/4 moa scope years ago. But if you are changing to a graduated turret with printed distances the type of turret adjustment becomes irrelevant. Then it would be on to what reticle is used for a wind hold or measuring if ranging with the reticle was of interest. </p><p> </p><p>So, I guess it is dependant on your longest shot and the caliber. For the beginner I feel the ballistic turret is a good method, just be aware of its limitations and inconsistencies.</p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 605951, member: 7503"] Ballistic turrets are quick and easy, but have limitations. As the distance of the shot increases the efects of altitude, ambient temerature and other field conditions affect the trajectory of the bullet. These affects are tollerable out to a distance but become a probablem as the errors increase with range. Seperate turrets can be made for different elevation and temps but soon becomes (IMO) more trouble than it is worth. On a large cal magnum I try to limit use of a ballistic turret to 700 yards, and less wth smaller cals. I feel I will always have time to use a program to put me spot on from these long distances, if the game is moving and I dont have time I would probably not have taken the shot anyway. I am a MOA shooter and shoot MOA reticles as I feel it is easier for me. I started with a 1/4 moa scope years ago. But if you are changing to a graduated turret with printed distances the type of turret adjustment becomes irrelevant. Then it would be on to what reticle is used for a wind hold or measuring if ranging with the reticle was of interest. So, I guess it is dependant on your longest shot and the caliber. For the beginner I feel the ballistic turret is a good method, just be aware of its limitations and inconsistencies. Jeff [/QUOTE]
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