I'm shooting Hornady Superformance. Leupold said Hornady tests with a 24" barrel to get velocities. Mine is 22". So they knocked 100fps off and said that'll get you really close. All of my other info is pretty much exact so I imagine it'll be pretty close. I'm not expecting perfect but if it's within a couple inches I'm ok with that. Only shooting it will tell. Worse case scenario I pay for a new dialWithout a known velocity coming from your barrel I suspect you will have pretty poor results with the CDS.
I've seen velocity vary in excess of 100 FPS when comparing chronograph to factory ammo advertised velocities.
I would strongly consider investing In a magnetospeed sporter chronograph.
My biggest issue was I don't have a chrono and don't know anybody who does. So I originally went with the factory velocity. But then later I called Leupold and they adjusted it. All of my other numbers should be pretty accurate.
I've leveled the scope with a leveling kit. Also backed it up with a laser leveler as well. So that should be on as far as leveling goes.Another overlooked item is getting the scope on level. If it's not on level, you'll impart windage error when you change your elevation dial, meaning as you track up or down in elevation, the POI will also start moving left or right in addition to the up and down as you change the elevation. Minor at less than 200 yards, but gets exponentially worse as the range increases.
A good way to make sure your scope is on level is to do a tracking test. Zero your rifle, then run up the elevation 4 or so MOA. As long as the next shots are falling directly above your zero point, your scope is level.
All my info is accurate just don't have an exact velocity. Can't get the velocity when you don't have a chrono. The stores around here don't sell them. And with the money I ended up having to spend the last couple months it's going to be a while until I get one. Like I said before if it's way off worse case scenario I pay for a new one whenever I can get it to a chrono. But Leupold thinks it'll be pretty close with the adjustment. Only shooting it will tell for sure.All good info, I have 3 CDS scopes, and all are very close, You sure have to send in accurate info, as others have said to get good results.