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    Why would you not sight in at 100 yards?

    Very true No point zeroing at 100 in the english counrtyside and land in iraq and think the variables are the same This is why we build what we call our telephone book its a recording of all our shooting Distance Wind Temps Height and position Our ammo is batched so we use the same always...
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    Why would you not sight in at 100 yards?

    Hi hi I just dial everything unless you dont need too but zeroed at 100 and guessing 450 is to hit and miss for me I get everything you say I zero my 338 at 175 and its good to 325 with no dtop at all
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    Why would you not sight in at 100 yards?

    I suppose its all to do with trajectory If your pushing the velocity then your flat Light bullet going quick Or heavy bullet going slower can even bounce off the moon for me as long as you can do it everytime consistently But killing a barrel every 800 rounds is not for me
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    Why would you not sight in at 100 yards?

    If i zeroed my 338 lap mag at 25 the bullets dont even fully stabalise at 150 it groups better at 250 thsn 150
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    Why would you not sight in at 100 yards?

    I dont mean to be a party pooper but i realy dont like throwing lead at a beast and hoping i hit a good spot This leaves you chasing wounded animals or damaging valuable meat Im a great advocate of stalking up to your prey to ensure a good clean kill Afterall in a previous life if i...
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    Why would you not sight in at 100 yards?

    Hi hi 100 should be your start point There is nothing worse than aiming under or over and guestamating 100 is a good start point Then zero at other distances and record Let the scope do the work Only time i had to shoot on the hoof is when bumped and have too shoot and scoot when no time to...
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    Why would you not sight in at 100 yards?

    Hi hi You always sight in at 100 yards this is part of the basics of markmsnship Gives you a recognised distance to build your skills at breathing and control grouping A good spotter is essential as a beginner To call the shots Of course you do go back and record grearer distances...
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    Relatively new reloader looking for feed back

    I agree every barrel has a sweet spot Bullet weight Velocity and barrel lenght Moderators All make a difference Mine loves 165gr but spits 150gr all over like a drunk using a spitoon
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    Relatively new reloader looking for feed back

    Been asked what i shoot Well i have a fully custom 338 lap mag sat it ax furniture using lapua brass and sierra bullets in 250 gamekings Ase moderator And an rpa hand built using aw furniture in good old 308 win Sierra 165 gamekings Lapua brass 338 goes to 2000 and is a thug The 308 does to...
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    Relatively new reloader looking for feed back

    Hi hi guys heres a comment from over the pond Im an ex master sniper from the gb forces dont get lost in the numbers the one rule is consistency Only change one thing at a time and it take hundreds sometimes thousands of rounds to build up your knoledge of weather temps and windage plus...
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